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Five other award show moments that needed a slap

29 March 2022

5:46 AM

29 March 2022

5:46 AM

Actor Will Smith delivered the slap heard ’round the world Sunday night at the 2022 Oscars ceremony, smacking comedian Chris Rock for a joke about his wife’s bald head. Regardless of whether you think Smith overreacted or did the right thing, the slap was the highlight of the evening and one of the most exciting awards show moments in years.

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