Chris Rock turns down offer to host Oscars 2023

The comedian compared the host’s invitation to ask the late Nicole Brown Simpson to “go back to the restaurant” where her mother left a pair of glasses on the night of her death, referencing the 1995 murder trial of OJ Simpson was.

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This is a report from the Arizona Republic which claims that the comedian has declined the offer to host the Oscars 2023. He apparently said so while performing at the Arizona Financial Theater in Phoenix.

Chris commented that Smith’s slap really hurt, alluding to his later portrayal of Muhammad Ali in the 2001 film Ali. She explained, “He’s older than me. The state of Nevada would not approve of a fight between me and Will Smith.”

At the Oscars 2022, the comedian made a joke on the shaved head of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, while presenting the Best Documentary Feature award. Chris expressed excitement over the role of Pinkett Smith in “GI Gen 2”, suffering from alopecia areata, which prompts Smith to enter the stage and slap Chris.

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Smith returned to his seat and shouted, “Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth!” Shortly after the incident, Smith won Best Actor at the 94th Academy Awards. Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees while accepting his first Oscar for Best Actor in “King Richard,” but did not mention Chris.

Smith apologizes to Chris Rock and on its social media accounts after the Academy faced criticism for its disruptive behavior. Smith is done banned from participation At the academy for 10 years as a result of a slap.

(with ANI inputs)

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