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Title: Video: Will Smith Slaps Oscar Host in Revenge for His Wife

Title: Video: Will Smith Slaps Oscar Host in Revenge for His Wife

American actor Will Smith, 53, slapped Oscar awards host Chris Rock after Rock mocked the hairstyle of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident occurred when Rock made a joke about Jada's appearance, referencing her shaved head as a "G.I. Jane" haircut, referring to a film starring Demi Moore. Following this, Smith stood up from the audience and slapped Rock, leaving Rock stunned as he said, "Will Smith just slapped me." Smith then returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife's name out of your mouth." Smith later won the Oscar for his role in the film "King Richard," where he portrayed the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. In his acceptance speech, Smith attempted to defend his actions, stating, "Love makes you do crazy things." He added, while in tears, "I apologize to the Academy and I want to apologize to my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment," but he did not apologize to Rock.

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