Will Smith sure to outshine everyone at the Oscar gala. Firstly, for receiving an award for the best male role, and secondly, for his attack on Chris Rockwhen he stood up in the middle of a monologue, crossed the stage and punched the comedian in the face. Unfortunately, Will Smith will be remembered for one last act that shocked even the person who knows him best: his mother.
Caroline Bright, aged 85, did not attend the event that escalated into the Los Angeles incident. Will Smith’s family gathered in Philadelphia to watch live a gala concert that no one thought would end the way it ended. In an interview with Action News, the actor’s mother admitted that she spoke to her son at the end of the gala and advised him to go on vacation for a few days.
Caroline Bright: I know how hard he works
“He is a very even, sociable person. This is the first time I see him leave. For the first time in my life… I’ve never seen him do that.” Caroline Bright awning 6ABS.
“I know how he works, how hard he works. And he never takes half steps. I waited and waited and waited. When I heard that name, I just said, “Yes!”
Will Smith brutally beat Chris Rock at the Oscars
The comment that pissed off Will Smith
The slap was provoked Chris Rockcomment about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith about her autoimmune alopecia. Jada decided to shave her hair in 2018 and showed off her fortune on social media. “Jada, I love you. Can’t wait to see you in GI Jane 2,” referring to the actress’ baldness and the character’s shaved hair in the film.
Will Smith at first he laughed, but then he came up and slapped him Chris Rock, and then apologized for his actions when he went to collect the award. The academy posted a tweet condemning what had happened and nothing more.
Will SmithMother was not the only one who spoke to him. His younger sister Ellen Smithdid too.
“I talked to him and it really broke my heart when I heard what he said he had to go through to get to where he is now,” he said. Ellen.