Kenny Rock, a 42-year-old actor and one of Chris Rock’s six living siblings, said he was riding the New York City subway during the incident and only found out when friends reached out to him
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched a formal review of Will Smith allegedly slapping host Chris Rock in the face during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony
New video seems to show Jada Pinkett Smith laughing after her husband, Will Smith, slapped comedian Chris Rock as he hosted the Academy Awards on Sunday
Ticketing site TickPick announced on Twitter Monday that it sold more tickets to see Rock’s Ego Death overnight than it had the past month combined
Almost exactly five months later, Rock says he's still not ready to talk with Smith
“The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home,” Smith said
The veteran actor apologized for his behavior in a statement, saying it was “shocking, painful and inexcusable,” and said he would accept any additional consequences the Academy’s Board of Governors deems appropriate
"Violence in all forms is poisonous and destructive," Smith said on Twitter after he assaulted Rock on live TV on Sunday night
Will Smith is seen on video laughing at first, but after his wife glared at him, the actor went on stage and slapped Rock
The moment of violence shocked both the live audience and millions at home