A year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars, people are still talking about it. Even Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the 2023 Oscars, joked about it, saying there might be trouble should he be attacked.
Following this, the actor received a 10-year ban from all Academy events after picking up the Best Actor Oscar later in the evening. Since the incident, both Jada and Will have reflected on the night. AAFCA 2023: Will Smith Returns To Award Stage for the First Time Since 2022 Oscars Slap Incident.