Will Smith has won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2022 Academy Awards moments after he slapped Chris Rock in a dramatic on-stage scene.
He scored the award for his career-making turn in “King Richard.”
“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said, moments after the wild scene.
“In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world. Making this film, I got to protect Aunjanue Ellis, who was one of the most strongest, most delicate people I ever met. I got to protect Saniyya (Sidney) and Demi (Singleton), the two actresses that played Venus and Serena. I’m being called on in my life to love people and to protect people and to be a river to my people.”
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