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Chris Rock: Oscars Return Only If Nominated
8 Sep
Summary
- Chris Rock would only return to the Oscars if nominated for an award.
- He expressed a wish that the 2022 Will Smith slap incident had not occurred.
- Smith was banned from Academy events for a decade following the incident.
Chris Rock has indicated that his return to the Academy Awards is contingent on receiving a nomination, suggesting his opportune moment may have passed.
He reflected on the 2022 incident where Will Smith slapped him, stating he wishes "nothing would have happened." Rock also emphasized his desire not to detract from his current film, Misty Green.
Following the event, Will Smith issued a public apology to Rock and was subsequently banned from attending Academy-sanctioned events for a decade. Smith also referenced the incident in his 2025 album.
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