April 24, 2022
Will Smith has heard from nearly every member of Chris Rock’s family since he slapped the CB4 comedian on stage at the Oscars last month, including Rock’s brothers, who want to fight him. Now, the latest member of the Rock family to speak out about the incident is Rock’s mother, Rose.
In an interview with WIS, the author and motivational speaker said her son is “still processing” the incident but is doing well, although the family’s pain over the slap still stung.
“You reacted to your wife giving you the side-eye and you went and made her day because she was mulled over laughing when it happened,” Rose said of Smith’s actions. Originally believing it to be a skit, her opinion of the matter changed once Smith yelled, “Keep my wife’s name out your fuckin’ mouth!”
***WATCH MY EXCLUSIVE*** For the first time since the #OscarsSlap Rose Rock, the mother of Chris Rock is speaking out about the incident. During our interview, she explains how Will and Jada Smith's actions hurt her and her family. @wis10 https://t.co/xhBEdu8VbS
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