Will Smith Apologizes to Everyone but Chris Rock in Surreal Oscars Acceptance Speech

NO MORE PRETENDING

Will Smith’s big moment, winning his first Oscar for “King Richard,” was marred by his dramatic and bizarre confrontation with Chris Rock.

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It was supposed to be a career-defining moment in the sun for Will Smith, winning his first Academy Award for playing the title role in King Richard.

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