He protected his wifes dignity. Chris was lucky he just got slapped and not his teeth broken.

It's OK to clap Jada's Cheeks, but make a joke about her hair condition you crossing the line.

‘We don’t face consequences based on our intentions, we face consequences based off actions’ -Derrick Jaxn Love that!!!

I’ve been married for 20 years and I would never want my husband to put his hands on anyone to defend me because of jokes. Chris Rock is a comedian. Will out of all people should understand that. Demi was beautiful intelligent and a strong woman in GI Jane. Will took it too far. He committed a crime, and he should be held accountable.

Post the video of Will Smith on the Arsentio Hall show making fun of the bass player's bald head who also has alopecia and then saying "it's just a joke".

Me: Doesn't will Smith make jokes for the past several decades about people's "appearance". Uh yeah no

No matter what, Smith should not raise the fxxing hand on anyone period!

Will gets ZERO points for that goofy move. If this was a issue from 2016 there was plenty of time between then and now to resolve that. They know each other. It wasn’t that serious. Jada is Will’s problem, not Chris.

Will Smith laughed at the joke and THEN saw his wife's face. Maybe he should've slapped himself.

Chris shouldn’t have made the joke, but I still don’t agree with Will hitting him.

Those jokes get written, reviewed and approved by a group of people. So it's highly hypocritical for Smith to apologize to the Academy but not the comedian delivering their work.

This is why people say Derrick Jaxn panders. THESE sort of videos are proof. Us women aren't touched by Will Smith's "protection." He wasn't protecting. He was trying to look cool and tough, like a high school kid.

Will has a lot of misplaced anger. Black Men mental health matters and he is human. I totally understand both sides. There’s a time and place for everything. Chris Rock is not pressing charges. Show’s you he understands Will’s “why.” This is what we need to teach the rest of the world 🌍. Is understanding a person’s why during trying and difficult 😞 times. Forgiveness is a real thing.

I think this was staged. The Oscars hit a historic low last year and energetically they felt that irrelevance growing, so this was definitely a comeback moment for the Academy. And not to mention there are some other things interconnected to Will receiving his very first Oscar despite having tried to boycott the Oscars back in 2016. His humiliation on national tv was the greatest clap back in response to his outcry years ago which was followed by a tearful apology and not to Chris Rock either, interesting… Just remember, everything in Hollywood is always connected to some deeper meaning.

Will was really slapping his abusive father. He still has guilt for not protecting his mama from all those beatings.. He was protecting his ego, not Jada. It wasn’t about that joke he just finally snapped. I get repressed anger but he was still wrong and if it had been any of us we would’ve been arrested. I hope Chris gets a bag outta this.

Hmm? She has been sleeping with other dudes. And now he is taking an offense? CR is a comedian, we are now censoring comedians? Oh wait we do. Ridiculous.

She has alopecia period. That’s not funny

I think Will just hand enough. I respect that.

Thank you for this. We do need our men to stand up for us.

Chris Rock made a public insult and he got a public response. Insults are not jokes and its a trend that never should have started.

Yaaaaaa! I wish Chris Rock a speedy recovery.

Wrong. Two wrongs never make a right. WS should’ve taken the high ground. And he’s a comedian. Enough said!

To all the beautiful ladies with short hair...step up on stage with rock looking as hot as GI Jane. Chris was only wrong to compare Jada to a decent woman.

I totaly agree!! Thank you!! He had her back!! I would have done the same thing if it where me...

I like Chris Rock but can totally understand and respect Will Smith standing up for Jada. Good for Will. Maybe Chris will think twice now.

Smacking the host in the face on national television is what he needed to do in the moment? You trippin. People are always testing them cus they air out their business and that goes with the territory of being celebrities in Hollywood.

To be honest, JADA is very disrespectful towards Will. That is offensive should he SMACK HER TOO????? j.s.

It could've been worse! He kept beeing a gentleman even in such a moment! 😍😘

Ol Derrick. Still at it huh playa

Will Smith is an extremely intelligent person. He got a perfect score on his sat 1600. But he chose not to go to college. He is human. He was probably really tired of the joke. The look in his wife’s face said it all. I would have gotten up and slapped Chris too probably. I like Will Smith very much regardless.

I support Will Smith

I ain’t mad at Will. You can’t expect him to be perfect or to handle every situation with tact. He’s a human being. As far as Chris goes, you gotta hold that L, not everyone is gonna roll with your jokes.

So why did will laugh about it

Is this Will Smith using a face changing app?

I agree Chris was outta line but Will did not think logically , he reacted with his emotions and isn’t this considered assault? What is Will teaching, we assault others when we don’t like what they have to say. Come on Will , do better. Something else is going on beneath the surface of their relationship. !!

I don't know but one thing for sure that incident overshadowed the rest of the people's shining moments at that event. It was supposed to be their special night and it got tainted.

They both comedians but he slapped him ??? Slapped what a bxxxx move

wondered how this would play out if will was white? 🤔 also, as a female, i wouldn’t want my husband to defend me with his hands, especially if the other person is just using words. will’s ‘apology’ seemed like was another performance from him that night.. smh.

it was totally disrespectful . i stand with Will Smith

We all know what was behind that act....insecurities from both Jada and Will... If we accomadate every feeling then no jokes will be allowed, who can determine what jokes is insensitive and what is not? Everybody is different.

I’m Team Will here. Making a joke about a person’s illness in front of their spouse is lower than low. Glad Will was willing to have his wife’s back and defend her honor. It was bad timing that it happened at the Oscar’s but if it would’ve happened at any other place, people wouldn’t have been judging Will so hard.

My question is was it staged? I think it’s wonderful that he stuck up for her. But it seems a little much. That’s why I’m wondering.

I don’t agree with Wil placing hands on Chris Rock, but Imma need that Wil Smith type of love from my future man….and nothing less💖

Will was laughing his self at the joke make it make sense

Chris didn't say any about Jada for Will to put his hands on him or even be mad. This didn't have anything to do with taking up for her but everything to do with him. Grow up!

Will Smith needs help.

He could’ve expressed his anger from his seat. Storming up on stage was unprofessional as a public figure, setting an example for impressionable young men everywhere. His need to “protect” didn’t need to involve physical assault. Will comedians now need to have security in front of the stage before they tell jokes?

Of course mr. Pender🐻 would say that. Will was flat out wrong!! That was a weak move against the weakest possible target at the safest environment. He wouldn’t be feeling so protective in a place where he would get smacked back!

They are the butt of jokes…. They’re a joke

You are damaging women and creating a victim mentality sir.

L take. Will was outta line

I have NEVER ever heard Will curse before..

Chris didn't know about her illness will is not in the hood Do will go to. Church where Do he go to church Chris is a comedian

I haven't lost respect for him...but I was taught keep your hands to yourself

People need to understand the red line is with family, spouses and loved ones. Don't mess with folks family and significant others.

Actually I think that Will Smith did ok there…

Will was like "I've waited 6 years for this"

He laughed at it at first...but what about protecting our black men (because they said LAPD was ready) by holding him back whispering in his ear saying it's not worth it...this could have gone all kind of ways...Will Smith is crazy but i do think he felt remorse, but then it was too late.

Will smith started as a comedian…lots of insults on fresh prince.. I think it’s misplaced anger at Jada to be honest. She emasculated and humiliated him publicly.

Will laughed at the joke & then in a matter of seconds lost his mind so that makes no sense. Chris Rock is a comedian same as Ricky Gervais who says things 10 x worse at the golden globes. When Will was on Fresh Prince he constantly said degrading jokes at the expense of others ie: the bald uncle. So sick of these double standards. Celebrities need to stop being hypocrites & stop being so self righteous. If they are so fragile, dont go to the Oscar's, stay home! Chris handled that like a true champ! 👏👌 Also its so degrading to hear ppl justify violence by saying they did it because they love & protect their woman (as if woman can't fend for themselves)... NO! People who resort to that behaviour only care about themselves & their pride!!

The big difference about a celebrity doing that and a regular person is that a regular person would go to jail for assulting someone. Chris was just joking and he didn't deserve to be hit, also Will laughed at the joke before he smacked Chris.

Blatant disrespect on Chris part💯👌

Chris is a comedian and he tells jokes. But maybe he doesn't understand the sensitivity of a woman after losing her hair. It's not a joke. Both men were wrong in their own way. However, Jada is still a beautiful woman. Ijs

That slap was for everybody around the world that had something to say about his family🪴Chris Rick was the bait

I don’t condone but baybay it is what it is period he was ready to take the L. If it was hair loss due to cancer I wonder if people would be so quick to write it off. Oscar is a white show serving mainly white people I LOVED he stood in his truth to be real you don’t know peoples private battles regarding sicknesses I think he had it js Chris took a risk and it lended this result tho

Exactly right. Chris Rock should have use another joke.

Thank you Derrick. That’s right!!

I’m glad people are reminded that this type of reaction exists. Someone, somewhere will now think twice before they cross the line. Best wishes to the Smith family.

Thank you Derrick!! I completely agree on all points!

My daughter developed alopecia when she was 5 years old. Kids in kindergarten teased her (she still gets teased and she’s 12) that she has cancer and is dying. Due to such extreme bullying has left my daughter suicidal, body dysmorphia etc. Years of counseling has not helped. Hair loss is not something to joke about. If anyone is reading this can could help my daughter, we would be forever grateful. My daughter has been knocked out by the knees due to her illness and the backlash from people she’s received. I understand Will’s anger. I have been there many times when my daughters been humiliated and disrespected. Seeing the hurt behind my daughters eyes…. If you don’t know someone’s struggle don’t bring them down. If you don’t have nothing nice to say- don’t say it! My heart breaks how my 12 year old is constantly being made fun of for her hair loss and her alopecia. No one deserves being hurt.

Rock's joke was in poor taste. Smith's reaction to turn an awards show into a bar scene...2 wrongs never make it right.

Assault is Assault!

He was being human

Exactly

Yeah, Will was tripping...

Why didn’t he reach his limit on future

im glad Chris Rock doubled down

Will Smith needs to lock himself in a room and watch Tommy Shelby clips on repeat.

Where was Wills anger when the public was dragging her and their kids for 20 yrs?!

You’re spot on!

Honestly Demi looked hot in GI Jane. I would have taken as compliment. I think Chris assumed because Moore looked so good in the movie. That everyone would think it was a joke but not a cruel one.

Chris Rock deserved it. I e leave people alone

Will did it GREAT!!!!

Men GI jane is a good movie it can be a joke it can also appreciated. If will is offended why he just go towards chris and get the Mic to say something professionally right?

100 percent agree! Chris went too far n if Will wouldnt have defended her he wouldve been scrutinized for that so i think he was more than justified in slapping him n furthermore Chris is lucky thats all he got! U could instantly see the pain n humiliation on her face! Jokes dont involve using someones health against them n im sorry but i do think it was intentional because Chris has the same internet we all have n that Gi jane bs was exactly that BULLSHIT.

You can't joke with everyone. I don't agree with Will Smith , but I understand

I totally understood it. Will Smith never curses. He was pissed.

Don’t start none won’t be none

Pro Will!👊💥

Well said Derrick 👏🏽

Would be plausible. But it aint changin the fact that Will laughed at the G.I Jane joke till he saw his wifes face.

My son son suffers for alopecia I can relate

I dont think Jada has alopecia

Will Smith doesn't like people touching his family so be it. Black Women have spent their whole life being told our hair is our beauty. So good for Will

I Agree with you. And you really will never no what you would do until your in his situation.

They should stop making jokes on someone’s back …..

He having a breaking point because of jadas bullshyt, he would never have done that to Jamie foxx

Jada is quite comfortable with her fade and she looks good. Will was way out of line. They were at the Oscars where people get joked and roasted all the time. I lost whatever little respect I had for Will.

Very well put

They always joke at these shows. But wtf…. Will smith is he a comedian too I heard all this I thought 💭 this was a joke …. I guess it wasn’t I haven’t seen it. It wasn’t appropriate wrong place wrong time made the whole room uncomfortable and wasn’t Chris the host