Will Smith wins Best Actor Oscar for ‘King Richard’ after Chris Rock punch
nypost.comhas won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2022 Academy Awards moments after he punched Chris Rock in a dramatic on-stage scene.He scored the award for his career-making turn in “King Richard.”“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said, moments after the wild scene.“In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world.
Making this film, I got to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who was one of the most strongest, most delicate people I ever met. I got to protect Saniyya (Sidney) and Demi (Singleton), the two actresses that played Venus and Serena.
I’m being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people.”Smith also said he had to suffer disrespect in his career. “You gotta smile you gotta pretend like that’s ok,” he said.He continued: “I know to do what we do you gotta be able to take abuse, you gotta be able to have people talk crazy about you.
In this business, you gotta be able to have people disrespecting you. And you gotta smile and pretend that that’s ok.”He also noted that Denzel Washington gave him sound advice after the punch.“Denzel (Washington) said to me at the highest moment, be careful — that’s when the devil comes for you.
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