Host Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 95th Academy Awards at Dolby Cinema in Los Angeles last night.
After last year’s Oscars, there was little talk other than the roar that was heard around the world. Kimmel didn’t mince words, but got straight to the point in his opening remarks.
Here’s the moment Chris Rock made a “GI Jane 2” joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, prompting Will Smith to punch him and yell, “Let my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth.” #Oscars pic.twitter.com/kHTZXI6kuL
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Actor Will Smith has slammed comedian Chris Rock, who hosted the evening, after the latter made a joke about Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
After the tirade, Smith returned to his seat, won the Academy Award for Best Actor and received a standing ovation after his speech.
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Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at the infamous incident during his opening speech last night.
@varietymagazine #jimmykimmel make jokes about #willsmith slap the #Oscars. #chrisrock ♬ original sound – Variety
“We know this is a special night for you, we want you to have fun and feel safe.” But the most important thing is that we want me to be safe,” the host said.
“So there are strict rules tonight: if anyone here uses violence tonight, that person will receive an Oscar for Best Performance in a Motion Picture and be given a nineteen-minute long speech (… ) If something happens tonight, just do the same as last year – nothing. Sit there and do absolutely nothing, even kiss the abuser.”
You can watch the full keynote below.
