Will Smith and Chris Rock will resolve the slap incident after the Oscars 2022
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The mea culpas are going to come after the Oscars.
Page Six has exclusively learned that Will Smith and Chris Rock are expected to work out their issues after the now-infamous slap in the face at a post-awards show event.
The two are expected to attend Vanity Fair's annual Oscars party, but it's unclear if they'll make it up before or during that evening. But match sources tell us that moments after Smith "hit Rock," security immediately began strategizing because Smith had more than 20 attendees at his match.
Sources at the Academy Awards also told us after the slap was seen around the world that everyone backstage "thought it was a joke and not real."
Will Smith and Chris Rock are expected to make amends after the “King Richard” star slapped him at the 2022 Oscars. Associated Press
Sean "Diddy" Combs, who took the stage after the incident, had to turn his speech around and "went back up to get the room up." We're also told that Diddy talked to Smith and Rock, who agreed to make amends later in the night.
In a twist only the Academy could write, Smith ended up winning Best Actor for his role in "King Richard" minutes after he attacked Rock for a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness. .
Page Six is told that Diddy spoke to both of them after the slapping incident.REUTERS
"Richard Williams was a fierce advocate for his family," he said during his emotional speech.
“At this point in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling me to do and be in this world. By making this film, I was able to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who was one of the strongest and most delicate people I have ever met. I had to protect Saniyya (Sidney) and Demi (Singleton), the two actresses who played Venus and Serena. I am called in my life to love people and protect people and be a river for my people."
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Smith also said that he had to suffer disrespect in his career.
"You have to smile, you have to pretend that's okay," he said.
Smith was defending his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when she slapped Rock. Getty Images
Smith, 53, didn't mention the "Grown Ups" star by name throughout his speech, but vaguely alluded to his fight and apologized to everyone but Rock.
“I want to apologize to the academy. I want to apologize to all my fellow nominees. This is a beautiful moment and I am not crying about winning an award,” he said. “It's not about winning an award for me; it is about being able to enlighten all people.”
