(CNN) Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year's Oscars, the Los Angeles Police Department has said.
Smith appeared to strike Rock at Sunday night's ceremony after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head as he presented the Academy Award for best documentary.
When Rock quipped: "Jada I love you, 'G.I. Jane 2,' can't wait to see it," the camera cut to Pinkett Smith, who rolled her eyes. The "Red Table Talk" host has been open about her struggle with alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that leads to hair loss.
Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars on Sunday.
Following the joke, Smith walked onto the stage and seemingly hit Rock, before telling him to "leave my wife's name out of your f**king mouth."
"The Pursuit of Happyness" star appeared remorseful when he returned to the stage shortly after, to accept the Oscar for best actor for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in the film "King Richard."
xenoman101 on March 28th, 2022 at 14:37 UTC »
Chris shoulda told Will right after the slap, “And they let you be Ali?”
Lastking808 on March 28th, 2022 at 13:35 UTC »
Rock about to write a whole 45 min bit about this shit and invite them to the special taping
goforth1457 on March 28th, 2022 at 12:18 UTC »
No kidding.