The infamous Oscars slap continues to cast a long shadow. A couple of years ago, Chris Rock was slapped by Will Smith during the Oscars, following a joke Smith made about Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident quickly became one of the most talked-about moments in recent award show history. While Smith managed to move past the controversy and continue his Hollywood career, Rock remains deeply affected and has frequently voiced his lingering anger over the incident.
Recently, Will Smith teamed up with Martin Lawrence for “Bad Boys 4,” which has enjoyed considerable box office success. However, a particular scene in the film, where Smith slaps a character hard across the face, has sparked controversy. The scene, a clear nod to the Oscars incident, has been received with mixed reactions. While some moviegoers found it humorous, Chris Rock reportedly sees it quite differently.
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According to a report from Hot97, a source close to Rock revealed his discontent with the scene. “Chris thinks it’s a pretty cheap stunt and he’s telling people how lame he finds it,” the source said. “It’s a classic case of Will making light of a horrific situation. Will’s playing the victim. It was the lowest point of his career, but that’s no excuse.”
The inclusion of the slap scene in “Bad Boys 4” has only heightened tensions between Rock and Smith. Rock’s reaction underscores the ongoing rift and raises questions about whether the two will ever reconcile.
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