It’s almost hard to believe, but the 2022 Oscars took place several months ago. Despite this time, the talk and fallout surrounding Will Smith walking the stage and slapping Chris Rock continue. Following what is called “the slap” Rock is gaining followers, while Smith continues to lose.
During the Oscars, Chris Rock took the stage to present the Best Documentary category, but first grabbed some front row celebrity hits. And after making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance, Will Smith took the stage and slapped the comedian , before returning to his seat and eventually winning his own Oscar. Smith is apparently still feeling the fallout from this viral action, as are many of his own the projects have been suspended . And it also results in the loss of about 8,000 subscribers per day, according to a report by news week . Meanwhile, Rock’s numbers are on the rise.
Of course, it’s important to note that Will Smith still has an incredible following on Instagram; he has 64 million at the time of this writing. Chris Rock has 6 million, which is a staggering number, but pales in comparison to King Richard actor. However, it was interesting to see how the two characters’ followers seemingly go in opposite directions in the aftermath of the slap.
As previously mentioned, Will Smith has certainly faced a lot of negative reactions for slapping Chris Rock, especially since he was in the middle of the Oscars telecast. After leaving the Academy, he was forbidden to participate in the ceremony for a decade. As for his various film projects, it is unclear when Smith’s production will begin, as many of them have been suspended.
While Will Smith’s Instagram numbers are dwindling after the slap, there could also be another reason why thousands of people aren’t following. Namely, he hasn’t been active on social media since he posted his written apology for his actions at the Oscars. And often, subscribers drop when users, celebrities or otherwise, stop posting. We’ll need to see if there is a slight increase every time Smith returns to Insta.
It looks like Will Smith stepped away from the spotlight after the slap, while Chris Rock kept himself busy on tour. While the viral incident not part of the comedian’s cabaret set , made some references here and there. As for Smith, recently did a meditation retreat apparently hoping to find silence and clarity on the current situation.
Will Smith’s next film Emancipation It should be out in theaters by the end of the year. In the meantime, take a look at the 2022 movie release dates to plan your next movie experience.
Source: Cinemablend
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