Will Smith Wins Best-Actor Oscar, Shortly After Slapping Chris Rock

After the slap seen around the world, the Fresh Prince was anointed King. Will Smith was crowned the victor in the best-actor race, taking home the trophy for his performance as Richard Williams—father and tennis coach to tennis phenoms Serena and Venus Williams—in the biopic King Richard. Earlier in the evening, Will Smith shocked audiences within and outside of the Dolby Theatre by storming the stage to slap presenter Chris Rock in the face after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, actor Jada Pinkett Smith. In a tearful speech, Smith subtly referenced the slap, opening with, “Richard Williams was… Read Full Article