A stunning moment occurred at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday as actor Will Smith ran on the stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
Meghan O'Keefe of Decider provided the context:
"The drama started when Chris Rock came out to present the Oscar for Best Documentary. The stand up comic naturally started cracking jokes. When he saw Will Smith, nominated for Best Actor for his work in King Richard, and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith seated in a place of honor, he decided to make what he thought was a tame joke.