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It was a slap that was heard round the world. And frankly, its echoes are still echoing almost two years later.
Yes, as we prepare for the announcement of the 2025 Oscar nominees, many are looking back on what may be the most memorable moment in awards show history.
We are talking, of course, about the moment when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock After the comic made a joke about Will’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
Will Smith is still angry, the insider claims
Will didn’t suffer many consequences as a result of the slap. In fact, he won his first Oscar about an hour later.
He got a 10-year ban from the Oscars, but we doubt he’s too upset about that slap (sorry) on the wrist.
However, despite the fact that Smith’s career has improved significantly over the past year Bad Boys: Ride or Die Grossing over $210 million, it proves that Will is still a box office draw – looks like he still holds a grudge against Chris.
“Will is getting the last laugh and loving it,” reveals an insider close to the situation In touch.
The source adds that Smith “will never forgive Chris for ruining his life, even though he’s managed to pick up the pieces over the past year or so.”
The insider believes that Will is still angry about the fact that the incident has tarnished his good-guy reputation.
Will apologize to Chris In a video he shared in July 2022. But despite that act of remorse, the insider insists that Smith’s feelings toward Rock haven’t changed.
“He still hates the guy and his smart attitude,” says the insider.
Any hope of reconciliation between former friends may have been dashed The standup special that Chris released In March 2023.
At the end of the hour, Rock went over the Smiths in a blasting takedown. And it wasn’t lost on fans that the special was filmed in Jada’s hometown of Baltimore.
Unsurprisingly, Will was (reportedly) less than happy.
“Chris is not the victim here, not in Will’s opinion,” the source continued.
“A lot of people will agree with Will and think what’s going on with Chris is karma for refusing to talk to Will or accept his apology.”
So it looks like the Oscars’ most infamous feud isn’t over. It’s anyone’s guess whether Chris will attend this year’s ceremony — but if he is, he won’t have to worry about another run-in with Will.
