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Have you seen that viral clip of Will Smith smacking Oscar host Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife?
The act has left many people divided.
One, Jada Smith is suffering from Alopecia a condition that leads a person to lose their hair. She has opened up about her struggles with it on several occasions in the past.
At the Oscars, Chris Rock took a jab at Jada Smith’s bald head. From available footage, at first, the Smiths who were seated front row even though reluctantly, seemed to laugh at the joke.
But on seeing his wife visibly upset moments after, Will Smith stood up and went on stage to confront Chris Rock. He slapped him, then walked back to his seat where he let out a warning to the host.
“Keep my wife out of your fucking mouth.”
Chris Rock who is visibly embarrassed and in shock agrees to it. And like the professional he is, continues with the show.
Opinions
Many have voiced that Will Smith was right to defend his wife. She is after all suffering and he needed to stand up for her.
Others even called the act sexy. Adding that a man defending his woman’s honour is very appealing. They even voiced that more men should take cues from…
