Will Smith ‘Nonetheless Hates’ Chris Rock 3 Years After Oscars Slap: Report

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It was the slap heard around the world. And apparently, its echoes are nonetheless reverberating almost two years later.

Sure, as we put together for the announcement of the 2025 Oscar nominees, many are trying again on what is perhaps probably the most memorable second within the award present’s historical past.

We’re speaking, after all, concerning the second when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Will’s spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Will Smith Is Nonetheless Holding a Grudge, Insider Claims

Will hasn’t suffered many penalties because of the slap. The truth is, he gained his first Oscar about an hour later.

He obtained a 10-year ban from the Oscars, however we doubt that he’s terribly upset about that slap (pardon the pun) on the wrist.

Nonetheless, although Smith’s profession rebounded properly — final yr’s Unhealthy Boys: Experience or Die grossed over $210 million, proving that Will continues to be a field workplace draw — it appears he’s nonetheless holding a grudge in opposition to Chris.

“Will’s getting the final snigger and loving it,” an insider near the state of affairs tells In Contact.

The supply provides that Smith “won’t ever forgive Chris for ruining his life, regardless that he’s managed to select up the items within the final yr or so.”

The insider believes that Will continues to be livid about the truth that the incident tarnished his good man popularity.

Will apologized to Chris in a video he shared in July of 2022. However regardless of that admission of guilt, the informant insists that Smith’s emotions towards Rock haven’t modified.

“He nonetheless hates the man and his smug perspective,” the insider says.

Any hopes for a reconciliation between the previous mates may need been dashed by the standup particular that Chris launched in March of 2023.

On the finish of the hour, Rock went off on the Smiths in a blistering takedown. And it wasn’t misplaced on followers that the particular was filmed in Jada’s hometown of Baltimore.

Not surprisingly, Will was (reportedly) lower than happy.

“Chris isn’t the sufferer right here, not in Will’s opinion,” the supply continues.

“Lots of people would agree with Will and suppose what’s taking place to Chris is karma for refusing to talk to Will or settle for his apology.”

So evidently the Oscars’ most notorious feud is much from over. It’s anybody’s guess if Chris will probably be in attendance at this yr’s ceremony — but when he’s, he gained’t want to fret about one other run-in with Will.