Chris Rock was spotted taking a stroll in New York City on Monday, days after Will Smith received a 10-year ban from the Academy Awards after punching the comedian during the March 27 show.
The 57-year-old comedian wore a baggy navy blue coat with a yellow lining over a black T-shirt with sage green cargo pants and white sneakers while walking in the Big Apple.
He completed his ensemble with a black beanie hat, sunglasses and headphones as seen on the day out.
The latest: Chris Rock, 57, was spotted taking a stroll in New York City on Monday, days after Will Smith received a 10-year ban from the Academy Awards after punching the comedian during the March 27 show
The Andrews, South Carolina-born entertainer has remained relatively silent about the Smith incident at the Oscars, addressing him briefly on a number of comedy shows in the two weeks since the shocking incident.
The Emmy winner performed at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California on Friday and told the crowd, “I’m fine. I have a whole show and I don’t talk about it until I get paid,” the Palm Springs Desert Sun reported.
The Saturday Night Live graduate added, “Life is good — I’ve got my hearing back,” according to the outlet.
The “Everybody Hates Chris” star previously referenced the incident at a March 30 show at The Wilbur in Boston, saying he’s “still processing what happened” and that “except for the weird, life is pretty good.” “.
The comedian donned a baggy navy blue coat with a yellow lining over a black tee with sage green cargo pants and white sneakers for the walk in the Big Apple
Smith beat Rock at the Oscars on March 27 after the comic made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head
Smith and Rock’s Oscar swap came after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, saying “Jada I love you GI Jane 2 can’t wait to see it,” alluding to the 1997 film that showed Demi Moore with a shaved head. (Pinkett Smith, 50, was diagnosed with alopecia, which causes hair loss.)
Smith then took to the stage and slapped Rock, then returned to his seat and yelled at him twice, “Keep my wife’s name out of your friggin’ mouth!” in front of a stunned audience at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California.
Smith apologized to the Academy and other nominees in his acceptance speech after winning the Best Actor Oscar for his role as tennis patriarch Richard Williams in King Richard, but made no mention of Rock. In the speech, he compared himself to Williams as a defender of his family.
Smith then issued two statements apologizing to Rock for his actions after the incident and announced his retirement from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Rock has remained relatively silent about the incident with Smith at the Oscars, speaking to him briefly on a number of comedy shows in the two weeks since the shocking incident
On Friday, Smith was banned from the academy for 10 years for his conduct in the Rock incident following a meeting of the academy’s board of directors
On Friday, Smith was banned from the academy for 10 years for his conduct in the Rock incident following a meeting of the academy’s board of directors.
Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement that they “Mr. Rock wanted to express our deep gratitude for maintaining his composure under extraordinary circumstances.
“During our broadcast, we didn’t adequately address the situation in the room. We’re sorry. This was an opportunity for us to set an example for our guests, viewers and our Academy family around the world, and we failed – unprepared for the unprecedented.”
The statement continued, “This action we are taking today in response to Will Smith’s behavior is a step towards a larger goal of protecting the safety of our performers and guests and restoring confidence in the Academy. We also hope that this will begin a time of healing and recovery for all involved and affected.’
Smith responded by saying, “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” Page Six said.