By now, you’ve heard about the slap that stopped the world at the 94th Annual Academy Awards when Will Smith stormed the stage to absolutely slap the taste out of Chris Rock’s mouth after making a jab at Jada Pinkett’s recent hair loss due to issues with alopecia.
The incident immediately broke the internet, prompting reactions from fans and fellow celebrities, who were in absolute shock after witnessing the jaw-dropping altercation. One fan recalled Chris Rock’s 2016 Oscar monologue, where he also took shots at Pinkett for her lack of box office roles in recent history, suggesting that Will’s actions were premeditated.
“Jada said she’s not coming, protest. I was like, ‘Isn’t she on a TV show?’ Jada’s going to boycott the Oscars? Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties. I wasn’t invited!” the comedian joked during his opening monologue.
Fans were quick to recall Smith's pre-Oscar Instagram post, where the famed actor is seen waving his hand back and forth in the mirror, seemingly warming up his hand for the big slap, which begs the question, was Will Smith planning this all along?
If he was, we are curious as to what music the West Philly native was listening to on his way to the big award ceremony.