Chris Rock hits back at Will Smith Oscars slap in special Netflix livestream

Nearly a year after the biggest drama in Oscar Academy Awards history Chris Rock will finally address the moment Will Smith slapped him and publicly humiliated him.

The show, titled Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, will be the first ever livestream broadcast by the streaming service when it airs on 4 March at 9:30pm ET.

The stand-up comedian, 58 will be joined by fellow comics Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld for a performance on the streaming service.

A source told Page Six: “If you were waiting to see Rock on tour address the infamous Will Smith slap situation... the comedian is waiting to spill his humorous take on it on his live Netflix stand-up special,”

The insider explained that the comedian had been working with veteran comedy writers to ensure the jokes about the slap are solid and funny.

The host of the 2022 Oscar Awards made a poor joke about Will’s wife Jada Pinkette-Smith alopecia.

Viewers were left in shock as they watched Will storm the stage and slap the host across the face before sitting back in his chair and shouting “keep my wife’s name out ya f****** mouth.”

The actor went on to win his first-ever Oscar for the lead role in King Richard where he plays Richard Williams; father and coach of tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams.

It should’ve been the biggest night of his career but was tainted by his aggressive actions. The actor publicly apologised to Chris in a video in July 2022.

He said: “I’ve reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk and when he is, he will reach out so I will say to you Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable and I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk.”

The Netflix special will be available from 4 March a week before the Oscars which will air on Sunday 12 March.