Will Smith and Chris Rock: The Story Behind the Smack Heard ’Round the World

PEOPLE Every Day
PEOPLE Every Day
Episode • Mar 28, 2022 • 31m

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock across the face live on stage during last night’s Oscars, and PEOPLE’s Jeremy Parsons and Lizz Leonard join Janine to break down the history between Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Chris Rock, and discuss the ramifications of the event. Then, Entertainment Weekly’s Gerrad Hall takes us into the brightest moments of the Oscars.For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com.


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