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Despite the controversy following Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock, Game of Thrones actor and Marvel star Jason Momoa has backed him, calling him an incredible human being.
Will Smith came up to the platform and slapped Chris Rock, shocking the world. Momoa was seated in the front row at the time.
"It's simply people; we're being watched," Momoa explained.
"I'm not sure what it was for him, but he's an incredible human being. They're both in it, and they'll figure it out."
Will Smith's slap stunned Momoa.
Will Smith slapped Oscar presenter Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, during the 2022 Academy Awards.
Following public outcry, Will Smith resigned from the Academy and was barred from attending Academy functions for the next ten years, including the Oscars.
Momoa advised that people consider Will Smith's mental state on the day he slapped Chris Rock, as it may have influenced his decision.
Momoa continued, "I was quite astonished." "You just never know where people are, you know?" says the narrator. Isn't there a tipping point for everyone?
"I've been to my fair share of locations. He has the option of requesting forgiveness. You're just sensitive at times. We're all sensitive in some way. I'm not in his position, but I've obviously been in similar situations."
Following public outcry, Will Smith resigned from the Academy and was barred from attending Academy functions for the next ten years, including the Oscars.
Momoa advised that people consider Will Smith's mental state on the day he slapped Chris Rock, as it may have influenced his decision.
Momoa continued, "I was quite astonished." "You just never know where people are, you know?" says the narrator. Isn't there a tipping point for everyone?
"I've been to my fair share of locations. He has the option of requesting forgiveness. You're just sensitive at times. We're all sensitive in some way. I'm not in his position, but I've obviously been in similar situations."
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