Oscars 2022: Diddy Attempts to Play Peacemaker After Will Smith and Chris Rock Fight on Stage
usmagazine.comNothing to see here. Diddy tried to put a positive spin on an awkward situation after Will Smith and Chris Rock appeared to fight on the Oscars 2022 stage.After the 57-year-old Saturday Night Live alum made a crack about Jada Pinkett Smith starring in a possible sequel of 1997’s G.I.
Jane because of her shaved head, the 53-year-old King Richard actor put Rock in his place, seemingly slapping Rock’s face. When the Oscar nominee returned to his seat, he shouted, “Leave my wife’s name out of your f–king mouth.”Live audio was cut from the broadcast during the heated moment as viewers debated online whether it was a scripted bit or an actual argument.
When Diddy, 52, walked out to introduce the tribute for the 50th anniversary of The Godfather trilogy, he tried to diffuse the tension.“I just want to say, let’s make some noise for Amy [Schumer], Regina [Hall], Wanda [Sykes]!” the rapper said of the cohosts. “Gotta give it up for Wanda.
I did not know that this year was going to be the most exciting Oscars ever.”The audience laughed as Diddy continued, “OK, Will and Chris, we’re going to solve that like family at the Gold Party, OK?
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