As the famous Will Smith slap Chris Rock moment during the Academy Awards proceeds to trend online, netizens have started to believe that the spectacle was organized. A high-resolution image of the controversial moment has taken off viral on social media, which indicates comedian Chris Rock wearing a cheek pad on his face to soften the hit.
The viral image occurred online exactly after the King Richard actor published a public apology on Instagram. The 53-year-old put up with accountability for his efforts and apologized to Chris Rock, the Academy, producers, and the Williams family for his behavior onstage.
Still, netizens believed that the viral smash was nothing but a promotion stunt for the Oscars. Internet users have complained that the humiliation was fake and that Will Smith was deceived to be annoyed by Chris Rock’s joke.
The legendary actor ironically won an Oscar after being selected for Best Actor for his movie King Richard. Smith takes advantage of Richard Williams, the dad of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.
A high-resolution picture of Will Smith’s slap takes off viral on social media
Netizens started believing that the Oscars slap was fake after many wondered why insurance did not instantly occur as Will Smith slapped the comedian in the face. A few internet users recognized that Chris Rock had walked toward Smith and winced before the actor’s hand reached his face. The viral high-resolution image, which shows the 57-year-old comedian washing away a cheek pad, added fuel to the fire.
Though many were dabbling in affair assumptions, some users guessed that their fellow netizens’ beliefs were baseless. Others contended that the high-resolution picture was photoshopped and that it would be difficult for Rock to be wearing a cheek pad as it would have occurred visibly on television.
As the internet proceeds to discuss whether the famous slap was actual or not, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences published an official declaration that announced that the Academy will not tolerate any violence. They also declared in a distinct announcement that a legal inquiry into the occurrence will be accomplished. Moreover, actions and outcomes will be agreed on “standards of conduct and California law.”
Us Weekly substantiated that Chris Rock did not file an authorized report with the Los Angeles Police Department pursuing Will Smith’s efforts. A basis also notified the editor that “Chris is unbothered by the incident” and that “it puts up with further than that to shake him up.”