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Will Smith Wins Oscar After Smacking Chris Rock: ‘Love Will Make You Do Crazy Things’

Author Laila Abuelhawa
March 27th, 2022 11:38 PM
Will Smith accepts the Actor in a Leading Role award for ‘King Richard’ onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock across the face a few minutes prior for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, the actor accepted the award for Best Actor for his role in King Richard. A teary-eyed Will Smith made his way to the stage after exchanging a few words and a kiss with Jada.

“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” Smith started off by saying of his character’s role. “In this time of my life, in this moment I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world.”

Will, 53, spoke of being a protector of the women in the film and added tearfully, “I’m being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people. I know to do what we do, you’ve got to be able to take abuse, have people talk crazy about you. In this business, you’ve got to have people disrespecting you and you got to smile and pretend like that’s okay.”

“I want to be a vessel for love,” Smith added, before apologizing to the Academy and fellow nominees. “This is a beautiful moment and I’m not crying for winning an award. It’s about shining a light on all of the people.”

He joked, “Art imitates life. I look like the crazy father just like they said about Richard Williams! Love will make you do crazy things.”

GALLERY: Oscars 2022: Ranking the Best and Worst Red Carpet Looks

  • Worst: Julia Vernon

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    She's the hair and makeup supervisor for Cruella, but she's being cruel to us with this ensemble.

  • Worst: Eva Von Bahr

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    The hair and makeup stylists are bombing on the red carpet. Although we fully appreciate art, we don't want to see it printed on a gown.

  • Worst: Maria Menounos

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    Straight jacket but make it fashion? Maria Menounos looks as stiff as this dress makes us feel looking at it.

  • Worst: Diane Warren

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    We appreciate the effort, but the Best Song nominee's outfit doesn't look quite right on her.

  • Worst: Maggie Gyllenhaal

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    The Lost Daughter director got lost herself, wearing this T-shaped gown.

  • Worst: David Oyelowo

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    We appreciate the actor's attempt at spring patterns, but it's making us dizzy with it's neon color.

  • Worst: Timothée Chalamet

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    Although we love a bare-chested blazer, we'd rather see it on his 'Dune' co-star Jason Momoa.

  • Worst: Zendaya

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    We were looking forward to what Zendaya was going to wear at the Oscars, and although her skirt is stunning, the top and hair just don't do it for us.

  • Best: Reba McEntire

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    Green gowns on redheads is a guaranteed Win in our book!

  • Best: Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst

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    The Power of The Dog couple, both nominated for best supporting actor in their respective categories looked great together. Jesse let Kirsten's rosy dress take the lead, while he wore all black.

  • Best: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

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    Move over, Will! Jada came to slay on the red carpet in this emerald green gown with an insane train!

  • Best: Denise Yarde

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    We're loving the energy Belfast sound mixer is exuding on the red carpet, with her gown's cape.

  • Best: Mary Parent

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    The Dune producer wore the perfect spring bohemian dress at the Oscars.

  • Best: Saniyya Sidney

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    The King Richard actress looked so adorable on her red carpet debut!

  • Best: Emilia Jones

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    The CODA actress opted for a glimmering champagne-colored gown.

  • Best: Amy Forsyth

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    The CODA actress looked like a rose, wearing a classic red gown.

  • Best: Kodi Smit-McPhee

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    The Power of The Dog actor came to Oscars edgy, wearing a powder blue suit.

  • Best: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker

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    Kourtney Kardashian wearing vintage Mugler and Travis Barker, also wearing Mugler went for a classic style at the Oscars.

  • Best: H.E.R.

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    H.E.R. just exudes confidence, and her bright lime dress mirrors that.

  • Best: Billie Eilish

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    We can't help but stare at Billie's billowing dress and classic hairdo.

  • Best: Serena Williams

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    Serena's pink dress is complimented beautiful with black accents -- her lace gloves are so regal.

  • Best: Wesley Snipes

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    It's all about the layers this time of year, and Wesley Snipes absolutely nailed that in satin maroon.

  • Best: DJ D-Nice

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    DJ D-Nice looks dapper with his wide-brimmed hat and multi-textured suit.

  • Best: Regina Hall

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    Regina Hall wearing a nude mesh gown is a refreshing break from all the bold colors on the red carpet.

  • Best: Nicole Kidman

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    Nicole Kidman in blue is always so dreamy. The cut and fabric of her gown are so mesmerizing.

  • Best: Lily James

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    The Pam & Tommy star wore a sexy but sweet blush lace gown and let her hair flow.

  • Best: Tracee Ellis Ross

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    Tracee Ellis Ross stuns in this figure-hugging strapless gown.

  • Best: Niecy Nash

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    We've seen just about every shade of pink at tonight's event, and Niecy Nash's heart-shaped gown is so sweet.

  • Best: Sebastián Yatra

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    That pose is everything! The Encanto singer wowed us in his soft pink suit, complete with matching shoes.

  • Best: Zuri Hall

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    Rose-inspired dresses were abundant at tonight's Oscars, but we're loving Zuri's soft pink gown adorned with huge roses.

  • Best: Tati Gabrielle

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    The Uncharted actress kept it simple and classy with a white satin gown with fringe detail on the arm.

  • Best: Caitriona Balfe

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    The Belfast actress wore a classic off-white gown, taking it to the next level with a billowing train.

  • Best: Megan Thee Stallion

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    The cut of Megan's muted blue gown is refreshing on the red carpet.

  • Best: Venus Williams

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    Venus Williams came to serve! Weaing a crisp white plunging gown and her hair in a snatched high pony.

  • Best: Penélope Cruz

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    Penélope Cruz is a classic beauty in Chanel -- and look! Her dress has pockets!

  • Best: Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey

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    The Bailey sisters always come dressed to the nines. They both look like mermaid goddesses, with Halle wearing an aqua gown and Chloe in a shimmering purple.

  • Best: Rickey Thompson

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    The hilarious yet fierce internet personality came to slay and let it be known he doesn't play when it comes to fashion!

  • Best: Simu Liu

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    The Shang-Chi actor looks incredibly handsome in his red suit at the Oscars. We can't help but stan.

  • Best: Zoë Kravitz

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    Wearing Yves Saint Laurent, Zoë looks very sweet and classy in the bubble gum pink number.

  • Best: Ariana DeBose

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    The West Side Story actress came to win in this commanding red gown.

  • Best: Renate Reinsve

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    Reminiscent of '20s flapper style, The Worst Person in the World actress also rocked a slicked back hairstyle.

  • Best: Tiffany Haddish

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    Tiffany Haddish combined both royalty and mermaid vibes in this sparkling emerald gown.

  • Best: Naomi Scott

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    We can't help but swoon over the actress' choice of a deep purple gown when everyone else is wearing bright colors.

  • Best: Lupita Nyong’o

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    Lupita needs no introduction when she shows up to the Oscars in this dazzling sparkly fringe dress!

  • Best: Jessica Chastain

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    Dripping in this ombré glittering number, Jessica looks gorgeous in these lilac and bronze colors.

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