Chris Rock has ‘obsession’ with Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith, claims report

During the filming of his Netflix special in Baltimore, Chris Rock delved into the infamous Oscars incident involving Jada Pinkett Smith’s husband, Will Smith, who slapped the comedian after he made a joke about Pinkett Smith while presenting the 2022 ceremony. As a result, Will Smith was banned from attending all Academy events for a decade, according to the Evening Standard report.

A source close to Pinkett Smith has commented on the ongoing feud, stating that the actress has had no involvement in the matter other than being heckled. The insider claims that Chris Rock has been obsessed with Pinkett Smith for almost 30 years and chose to film his special in her hometown as evidence of his fixation.

In the special, Rock also revealed that Pinkett Smith had requested him not to host the Oscars after her husband was snubbed for his role in 2015’s Concussion. He joked that Will Smith gave him a concussion in return.

However, the source has contradicted Rock’s claims, stating that Pinkett Smith never asked him not to host the Oscars. In fact, she publicly praised him in a Facebook post and said he would be a great host.

There has been increased scrutiny around the Academy Awards this year, with CEO Bill Kramer revealing that a “crisis team” had been established to ensure a smooth event. The 95th Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, are set to take place on March 12.Will Smith, who won the best actor Oscar last year for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard, has received support from Williams himself. The 81-year-old has recovered from recent health issues and expressed his appreciation for Smith, saying that he sees nothing wrong with what happened at the Oscars and that it’s time for everyone to forgive him.

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1. When did Will Smith slap Chris Rock?
   March 27, 2022
2. Where was 94th Academy Awards held?
   Dolby Theatre