According to reports, Will Smith is said to be feeling “embarrassed and hurt” after Chris Rock targeted him and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during a recent Netflix special. Apparently, the incident was sparked by an incident at the 2022 Academy Awards show when Smith slapped Rock following a joke about Pinkett Smith. A year later, during his show “Selective Outrage,” Rock directed his jokes at the couple, with one joke about Smith’s film “Emancipation” causing particular concern. Even though Smith did not watch the show, he learned about it from friends and is said to be disturbed by Rock’s comments. A source close to Smith stated that he has apologized to Rock and is hoping that he can move past the incident. It is worth noting that Smith has been barred from the Oscars for ten years following the altercation.
Chris Rock took aim at Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith during his recent Netflix special, “Selective Outrage,” which was broadcast on the streaming platform via live stream. During the show, Rock used a series of jokes to target the couple, including a comment about Smith’s film “Emancipation” that caused consternation. According to a source close to Smith, the actor did not watch the show, but he heard about it from friends and is said to be upset by what Rock said. The source revealed that Smith has apologized to Rock and wishes that he would move on and let go of the incident.
The source added that Smith has worked on himself and that he believes his ten-year ban from the Oscars is enough punishment for his actions at the 2022 Academy Awards show. During that event, Smith slapped Rock in the face following a joke made about Pinkett Smith. Smith’s ban from the Oscars was imposed as a result of the incident.
Smith reportedly feels embarrassed and hurt by Rock’s comments, and he is also said to be upset with Netflix for giving Rock a platform to share his message. Despite his feelings, Smith hopes that Rock can move on from the incident and that everyone else can too.
It remains to be seen whether Rock will respond to Smith’s comments or whether he will continue to use his comedy to address the incident. However, it is clear that Smith is keen to put the matter behind him and move on with his career.
Not only is Smith angry with Rock about the comedy special, but he is also reportedly upset with Netflix for giving Rock a platform to share his views. According to the source, Smith “is upset that Netflix gave Chris this platform to share these messages and thinks it’s distasteful.” However, another source has suggested that the comedy special was exactly what Rock needed to move on from the incident. They stated that Rock “said everything he wanted to say” during the show, which was “funny, self-deprecating, and thought-provoking,” adding that “Chris is ready to move on.”