The discussion between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscar Awards ceremony has divided the internet into two camps: those who applaud his reaction to “defending” his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and those who disapprove of her for being extremely violent. Actor and comedian Jim Carrey is among the latter.
In an interview for the show CBS This Morning, Carrey disapproved of Smith’s reaction to the bad joke his wife received for her alopecia problem. In addition, he said that he felt disgusted to see how everyone applauded him for receiving the Oscar for Best Actor, as if his act of violence had not previously occurred and had not been a bad example to follow.
Although most of the actors have limited themselves to commenting on Will Smith’s attack on Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscar Awards, comedian and actor Jim Carrey gave his opinion during an interview for CBSThisMorning, assuring that he felt “disgusted by the standing ovation” that the protagonist of king richard by winning the statuette for Best Actor of the Year, since for him, this act proves that in Hollywood there are no longer people coolbecause acts of violence do not represent at all the beautiful work that is done in the film industry.
In addition, he mentioned that the authorities of the seventh art had to stop Smith for his actions and that if he were in Rock’s place, he would have sued the actor, since what he did has left an indelible mark on both his career and his career. driver image.
I felt that this is a very clear indication that in Hollywood we are no longer the hot club. He (referring to Chris Rock) didn’t want any trouble. But if it had been me, I would have announced this morning that I was suing Will for $200 million because that video will be there forever, it will be ubiquitous. That insult will last a long time.
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At the end of the interview, Carrey clarified that he has nothing against Smith nor does he hold a grudge against him, since he has also done positive things. However, she disapproves of her reaction for showing violence and overshadowing the hard work of hundreds of people.
I wish him the best, I really do. I have nothing against Will Smith. He has done great things. But that was not a good time. He threw a blanket over everyone’s shining moment. Many people worked very hard to get to that place. And to have their moment, to get their award for the really hard work that they did, it’s no small thing to go through all the things that you have to go through when you’re nominated for an Oscar. It was such a selfish moment that it overshadowed the whole thing.
But Carrey is not the only one who has weighed in on this case. Carolyn Smith, mother of Will Smith, reacted to her son’s aggression against Chris Rock, mentioning that she was surprised, since her son is usually serene.
He is a very balanced, sociable person. It’s the first time I’ve seen him explode like that. The first time in his life… I had never seen him do that.
Ellen Smith, the actor’s sister, tried to excuse her brother by saying that he probably felt pressured and seeing his wife suffer for a moment made him explode in the least correct way.
As for Smith, the actor has already offered an apology through his social networks, in which he mentioned that he would like to apologize to Rock in person.
Violence in all its forms is toxic and destructive. My behavior last night at the Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes about me are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me and I reacted emotionally.
I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I overdid it and I was wrong. I am ashamed and my actions are not a representation of the man I want to be. There is no room for violence in a world of love and kindness.
In addition, he added apologies to the Academy, producers, attendees and the Williams family.