Oscars 2022: The Academy says it does not condone violence post Will Smith-Chris Rock's slapping incident

For the unversed, while presenting the best documentary feature at the Oscars, Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head by comparing it to the look of Demi Moore in the 1997 movie `G.I. Jane`.

Los Angeles: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has issued a statement hours after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars 2022 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday.

"The Academy does not condone violence of any form. Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world," the statement read.

For the unversed, while presenting the best documentary feature at the Oscars, Rock made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head by comparing it to the look of Demi Moore in the 1997 movie `G.I. Jane`.

Damn. So did Will Smith just punch Chris Rock for real? Here is a Japanese network’s uncensored exchange between Will Smith and Chris Rock. #Oscars #WillSmith pic.twitter.com/fjqgypVdue

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