It's Just A Second: Will Smith's Controversial Reaction Before Punching Chris Rock That You Might Have Missed
The actor ended up hitting the comedian after he messed with his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
It's been more than 24 hours since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, and reactions to the assault continue to flourish. The last to speak about the event was Will Smith himself, who wanted to apologize through social networks for what happened: "Violence in all its forms is poisonous and destructive."
After acknowledging that he reacted based on what his emotions were asking him at that time, since the comedian joked about the illness of his wife, also actress Jada Pinkett Smith, the actor has apologized for Chris Rock for his behavior.
On the other hand, there are also those who are analyzing the scene in detail and who have emphasized an instant that takes place just before Will Smith got up to hit Chris Rock. The scene begins with the humorist joking about how difficult it would be for Javier Bardem to take the statuette and that his wife, Penélope Cruz, did not. For the same reason, and with the aim of both returning home with their own statuette, Chris Rock asked Will Smith to please let the Spanish actor win. A joke that makes Will Smith smile, who started as the great favorite to win the long-awaited statuette.
"We see that there is a sincere laugh because it is drawn in the look, not in the mouth"
Next, and after seeing Jada Pinkett Smith with Will Smith, the comedian joked about her alopecia. Specifically, Chris Rock referred to the actress as the new Lieutenant O'Neil and asked her when the sequel to the classic 1997 film would come out: "Jada, I love you. I can't wait to see G.I. Jane 2." Something that made a large part of those present laugh, including Will Smith himself, who would later star in one of the highlights of the night. Despite the fact that the scene in question only remains on the air for a second, we can see how Will Smith finds Chris Rock's joke funny and that he even makes a hint of applause.
On the other hand, there are also those who are analyzing the scene in detail and who have emphasized an instant that takes place just before Will Smith got up to hit Chris Rock. The scene begins with the humorist joking about how difficult it would be for Javier Bardem to take the statuette and that his wife, Penélope Cruz, did not. For the same reason, and with the aim of both returning home with their own statuette, Chris Rock asked Will Smith to please let the Spanish actor win. A joke that makes Will Smith smile, who started as the great favorite to win the long-awaited statuette.
"We see that there is a sincere laugh because it is drawn in the look, not in the mouth"
Hay algo que me fascina de todo esto. Volvamos a ver el vídeo: pic.twitter.com/GQXdqacX0e
— Arturo González-Campos (@ArturoGCampos) March 28, 2022
Next, and after seeing Jada Pinkett Smith with Will Smith, the comedian joked about his alopecia. Specifically, Chris Rock referred to the actress as the new Lieutenant O'Neil and asked her when the sequel to the classic 1997 film would come out: "Jada, I love you. I can't wait to see G.I. Jane 2." Something that made a large part of those present laugh, including Will Smith himself, who would later star in one of the highlights of the night. Despite the fact that the scene in question only remains on the air for a second, we can see how Will Smith finds Chris Rock's joke funny and that he even makes a hint of applause.
Pero Jada no. Porque tus pedos te hacen gracia pero los del vecino te dan asco. Tu bebé es el más guapo y el de tu primo parece un mono. Porque el contexto, tu contexto, otorga o quita la gracia al chiste. Y este era sobre ella. Jada no se ríe. Will sí. pic.twitter.com/cFZLhYCJZU
— Arturo González-Campos (@ArturoGCampos) March 28, 2022
The moment when he gets really angry
In fact, the nonverbal communication specialist proves that Will Smith meant to clap. But, after seeing that his wife did not like the joke, he decides to get up to hit Chris Rock: "At that moment he realizes that his wife has not been amused at all and empathizes with her and That's where the anger starts." However, the specialist recognizes that when he really gets angry is when he begins to verbally attack Chris Rock. Among other gestures, Centeno highlights the fact that his chin goes up as a symbol of a certain pride and that his nostrils dilate, a gesture through which anger is perceived.
Will se ríe, ve que a Jada no le ha hecho gracia, se siente miserable por haberse reído y pega al cómico por haberle puesto en evidencia, no por llamar calva a su mujer.
— Arturo González-Campos (@ArturoGCampos) March 28, 2022
Meanwhile, and regarding Chris Rock's reaction, the specialist highlights the fact that he returned "to his normal position with his hands behind his back, without protecting himself and without putting his hand to his face." In this way, the comedian created some confusion to the point of making both those present and the global audience doubt whether what was happening was true or part of the script.
