Bill Maher Criticizes Will Smith’s Oscar Slap and Society’s Reaction

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American talk show host Bill Maher put in his two cents about the Will Smith Oscar’s slap and did not hold back.

“I must say, comparing a woman to Demi Moore looking her hottest is not exactly the worst insult I’ve ever heard in the world,” the talk show host joked.

The “Real Time with Bill Maher” host discussed Jada’s medical condition, saying, “If you are so lucky in life as to have that be your medical problem, just say ‘thank God’.”

“It’s not life-threatening. It’s part of — for most people, 80 percent of men, 50 percent of women — it’s part of aging.”

“I mean, alopecia, it’s not leukemia, OK?” Alopecia is when your hair falls out … there are worst things.”

“Aging is, trust me I know, it’s the degradation of the flesh. It happens to all of us.” He didn’t stop there, adding “and you know, just put on a f***ing wig like everyone else at the Oscars if it bothers you that much.”

Bill Maher says Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia disorder isn't a big dealBill Maher says Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia disorder isn’t a big deal (Credit: s_bukley / Shutterstock / Kathy Hutchins)

Maher went on to discuss Will’s violent reaction to Chris Rock’s joke. He said that the incident showed “toxic masculinity, victim culture, and liberal hypocrisy.”

Maher also found it appalling that the audience applauded Will and gave him a standing ovation after he had publicly assaulted Chris Rock.

Following public uproar about the slap, Will Smith publicly apologized and resigned from the Academy.

Jada Pinkett-Smith at the Gotham Premiere

In September 2014, Jada Pinkett-Smith attended the American superhero crime drama television series Gotham premiere at the New York Public Library in New York City.

Jada Pinkett-Smith rocked Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the premiere of GothamJada Pinkett-Smith rocked Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the premiere of Gotham held at the New York Public Library in New York City on September 15, 2014 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

In February 2014, she was cast as Maria Mercedes “Fish” Moone, a former member of the Falcone crime family and the owner of Mooney’s Nightclub.

Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney in the American superhero crime drama television series GothamJada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney in the American superhero crime drama television series Gotham (Credit: Warner Bros. Television Distribution)

The then-42-year-old actress, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman donned a black dress from the Blumarine Fall 2014 collection featuring a tulip-shaped skirt and gold lapel detailing.

Jada Pinkett-Smith in a black dress from the Blumarine Fall 2014 collection featuring a tulip-shaped skirt and gold lapel detailingJada Pinkett-Smith in a black dress from the Blumarine Fall 2014 collection featuring a tulip-shaped skirt and gold lapel detailing (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

She styled the polka-dot dress with a white-and-black Edie Parker “Jean” clutch, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and black calf leather “Matilda” heels from the Givenchy Fall 2014 collection.

Fashion critics described her outfit as tacky and dated. What do you think?

Jada Pinkett-Smith's feet in black calf leather open-toe sandalsJada Pinkett-Smith’s feet in black calf leather open-toe sandals (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

We’ve previously seen Amanda Seyfried stepping out in the chic open-toe Matilda sandals from Givenchy. These stunning shoes boast black velvet, black lizard heels and trimming, brand-embossed insoles, and striking 115 mm gold pin heels.

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