Will Smith ‘embarrassed, hurt’ over Chris Rock’s comments in Netflix special
Will Smith was left “embarrassed and hurt” over Chris Rock’s comments in his latest Netflix special, according to a report.
Chris used his latest Netflix special to verbally clobber Smith for slapping him onstage at last year’s Oscars ceremony.
Rock left no stone unturned as he recalled the moment the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor struck him across the face.
“Will is embarrassed and hurt by what Chris said about him and his family in his Netflix special,” a source told Entertainment Tonight.
“He didn’t watch it, but he had people tell him what Chris said,” the insider went on, adding that “Will and Jada (Pinkett Smith) have seen comments about it.”
“Will apologized to Chris and would like for Chris to let it go,” the source added.
Smith reportedly feels Netflix made a “disgraceful” move airing Rock’s special.
During Saturday’s stand-up live stream, Rock made a series of remarks about Smith’s explosive reaction.
The funnyman accused Smith of venting anger over his wife’s May to December affair with singer August Alsina, which the couple later discussed on her online “Red Table Talk” show.
“Everybody in the world called him a b–h,” Rock said of Smith. “Everybody. Everybody. And who’s he hit? Me.
“But I’m not a victim, baby. You will never see me on Oprah or Gayle [King], crying.”
Less than an hour after the slap, Smith won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in “King Richard,” and even received a standing ovation from the audience.
Will Smith ‘embarrassed, hurt’ over Chris Rock’s comments in Netflix special. Will Smith ‘embarrassed, hurt’ over Chris Rock’s comments in Netflix special
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