Chris Rock's family have broken their silence to give an update on the comedian after being hit by Will Smith during the Oscars
March 30, 2022 - 14:49 BST Hannah Hargrave Chris Rock's brother, Tony Rock, has spoken out days after the comedian was slapped in the face on stage by Will Smith during the Oscars.
The comedian's sibling opened up on Twitter to defend Chris and to give an update on his wellbeing. Tony was asked a series of questions by fans as he addressed the incident.During his conversations, he said he doesn't approve of Will's social media apology to Chris but did say that his brother is"fine" following the headline-making moment. Tony said he was waiting for Will to speak directly to Chris as they have had a relationship over the years.
Will's mother, Carolyn Smith, also spoke out over the incident, telling ABC6 News:"He is a very even, people-person. That's the first time I’ve ever seen him go off. The first time in his lifetime." She added:"I've never seen him do that." Carolyn attempted to focus on Will's work ethic though and she said she knows"how hard he works, and he never half-steps," before suggesting he take a vacation and rest. Like this story? Sign up to our HELLO! Mail newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
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