Amy Schumer and Sheryl Underwood Address Will Smith’s Oscars Slap

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Actor Will Smith shocked the world when he walked on the Oscars stage and slapped Chris Rock. The comedian addressed Will’s wife Jada Pinkett-Smith and made an unkind reference to the film G.I. Jane, in which Demi Moore’s character must shave her head.

Jada suffers from alopecia, a condition that causes people to lose their hair. We aren’t sure if Chris knew about this, but Jada immediately looked upset and rolled her eyes.

Smith then walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock, before taking his seat and repeatedly shouting “keep my wife’s name out your mouth.”

Tiffany Haddish praised the smacking as the “most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.” On March 30th, Chris did a stand-up show in Boston and kicked it off by joking “so how was your weekend?”

Will Smith and Chris Rock Graffiti mural in Berlin by Dominican artist Jesus Cruz Artiles aka EME FreethinkerWill Smith and Chris Rock Graffiti mural in Berlin by Dominican artist Jesus Cruz Artiles aka EME Freethinker (Credit: Thomas Bartilla / DDP / INSTARimages)

He went on to say “I don’t have a bunch of shit about what happened…I have a whole show I wrote before this weekend. I’m still kind of processing what happened.”

Chris added that he would be addressing the situation at a future show, “and it will be serious and funny.”

“I’m going to tell some jokes. It’s nice to just be out,” he concluded his opening remarks before going into his routine.

Will apologized to Chris via Instagram, saying “I was out of line, and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be.”

The Academy has since released a statement that there will be consequences for Will’s violations of their strict Standards, which could mean “suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions.”

Amy Schumer in a silk Chloé gown and her husband Chris Fischer attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar PartyAmy Schumer in a silk Chloé gown and her husband Chris Fischer attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022, in Beverly Hills, California (Credit: INSTARimages)

Amy Schumer also discussed the incident during a set at the Mirage Theater in Las Vegas on Saturday.

“We’re gonna talk about everything and the Oscars, but I just want to talk about drinking because I have been drinking so much and I am severely hung over,” the wealthy comedian said.

Amy Schumer in a bow-embellished Oscar de la Renta dress at the 94th Annual Academy AwardsAmy Schumer in a bow-embellished Oscar de la Renta dress at the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022, in Hollywood, California (Credit: Abby Grant / Cover Images / INSTARimages)

“I don’t even know what to say about the Oscars. I have no jokes about it,” she added. “All I can say is that, I don’t know if you saw this, but Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Did that cross your newsfeed?”

“It was just a f—ing bummer. All I can say is that it was really sad, and I think it says so much about toxic masculinity. It was really upsetting,” Amy added.

Sheryl Underwood says she's afraid to do comedy following Will Smith's attack on Chris RockSheryl Underwood says she’s afraid to do comedy following Will Smith’s attack on Chris Rock (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

Comedian Sheryl Underwood said on The Talk that she is worried about going on stage. “I’m going to say this as a comic, I am afraid now to get on a stage,” the 58-year-old comic admitted.

“Because in my third show, when everyone’s been drinking. If you don’t like my joke, do you now believe that you can get up and slap me?” she added.

In April 2012, Jada Pinkett Smith was spotted looking white hot while attending the premiere of ‘First Position’ in Santa Monica.

Jada Pinkett-Smith showed off her well-toned gams in a pair of white shorts topped with a white button-down shirtJada Pinkett-Smith showed off her well-toned gams in a pair of white shorts topped with a white button-down shirt (Credit: WENN)

The American actress, dancer, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman also showed off her feet in gold spiky shoes.

Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith wears several necklaces at the Los Angeles premiere of 'First Position'Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith wears several necklaces at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘First Position’ at the Aero Theatre on April 22, 2012, in Santa Monica, California (Credit: WENN)

The super-fit mommy-of-two showed off her well-toned gams in a pair of white shorts topped with a white button-down shirt – a rather simple outfit that she blinged up with jewelry and the sexiest set of gold spiky sandals we’ve ever seen.

Jada Pinkett Smith's feet in Christian Louboutin’s Lady Max sandalsJada Pinkett Smith’s feet in Christian Louboutin’s ‘Lady Max’ sandals (Credit: WENN)

Stilettos that glamorous and naughty are very hard to miss. Jada’s attention grabbers are Christian Louboutin’s ‘Lady Max’ sandals, an exquisite pair decorated with Swarovski studs and spikes on the T-bar.

Available at Nordstrom, Matches Fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Mytheresa, this sandal also features a towering 4.25-inch heel.

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If you’re looking for a less costly alternative, this gold embellished sandal from Celeste might work for you.

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