Will Smith’s History of Public Slaps: From Red Carpet Reporter to Chris Rock

In a shocking turn of events during the live broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards, Hollywood sensation Will Smith made headlines by slapping comedian Chris Rock.

The altercation occurred after Chris made a jest about Will's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, likening her to ‘GI Jane 2'.

This lighthearted ribbing quickly escalated as an incensed Will Smith took matters into his own hands, quite literally, by striking Chris and sternly cautioning him against mentioning his wife in any derogatory manner.

The seemingly harmless joke that triggered the Oscar drama was centered around Jada Pinkett's short haircut, as Chris Rock playfully referenced her appearance.

However, this jocular comment resulted in a violent outburst from Will Smith, leading to a highly publicized confrontation on the prestigious awards show stage.

Interestingly, this recent incident at the Oscars was not the first time Will Smith resorted to physical action in response to unwarranted advances.

Delving back into history, a peculiar episode unfolded during the premiere of ‘Men In Black 3' in 2012 when a red carpet reporter attempted to kiss the actor.

The unsuspecting reporter turned out to be a notorious prankster named Vitalii Sediuk, who crossed boundaries by trying to plant a kiss on Smith's cheek.

Reacting impulsively to the unexpected advance, Will Smith swiftly recoiled from the reporter's grasp, delivering a swift slap with the back of his hand to deter the intrusive behavior.

Expressing his displeasure, Smith vocally confronted the prankster, questioning his audacity and making it clear that such actions were entirely inappropriate.

Reflecting on the bizarre encounter later, Smith shared his disbelief and discomfort over the incident while recounting the unsettling moment on a public platform.

Recalling the uncomfortable encounter with the overzealous fan, Will Smith recounted the surreal sequence of events during an interview with David Letterman.

Describing the fan's attempt to breach personal space under the guise of admiration, Smith expressed his disbelief at the unexpected turn of events that led to the physical altercation.

Despite being offered explanations and apologies for the prankster's behavior, Smith remained firm in denouncing such invasive antics, emphasizing the need for personal boundaries and respect for privacy.

Transitioning back to the recent controversy involving Chris Rock, the Academy released a statement condemning the use of physical violence as a means