Catwoman Star Zoë Kravitz Calls Out Will Smith for Oscars Slap
The Batman star Zoë Kravitz calls out Will Smith for his behavior during the 2022 Academy Awards. Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock after he made a controversial joke about the hairstyle of Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who shaves her head due to her alopecia. The actor’s violent act was combined with an outburst of profanity from his seat, with the entire awards ceremony seemingly shocked by the unforeseen event. Smith later won the Best Actor Oscar for King Richard and apologized to the academy in a teary speech. While he has since issued an in-depth statement online, the academy is investigating the occurrence independently.
Kravitz, whose previous movies include X-Men: First Class and Mad Max: Fury Road, is the daughter of famous musician Lenny Kravitz and TV star Lisa Bonet. She is currently enjoying global recognition following her recent performance as Selina Kyle a.k.a. Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Kravitz’s version of the character has been well received and critically praised, with many fans keen to see her return in any future projects involving Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight.
Now, following the intense discussion surrounding the Smith Oscars slap incident, Kravitz becomes the latest to make her views clear. The star posted an image of herself on the red carpet, with the caption “here’s a picture of my dress at the awards show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.” Kravitz’s view on the matter seems to be evident, with the actor siding with the opinion that Smith’s outburst was not only inappropriate, but unlawfully violent. Check out the original post below:
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Kravitz is the latest in a long line of stars to add their two-cents to the debate. Many feel that Smith was in the right for standing up for his wife, while others think that comedians should always be protected from physical retaliation, due to the nature of their profession. Several stars have come out in support of both Smith and Rock, with Jaden Smith backing his father and Adam Sandler supporting Rock, with the comedy star showing love for his “buddy” online. Jim Carrey also called the Oscars slap “sickening” and has condemned the entire academy for being “spineless” in their lack of response.
The discussions surrounding Smith's Oscars slap will likely dominate the headlines for weeks to come. It has led to a discussion about the nature of the modern awards ceremony, with many feeling the entire night was overshadowed by an outrageous showbiz moment. Kravitz is just one of the numerous Hollywood voices who condemn the event and seem disappointed with the nature of the entire show. Whether Smith suffers any formal consequences remains to be seen, but the Suicide Squad star may have lost the respect of one fellow DC hero for now.
Source: Zoë Kravitz