The 2022 Oscars will forever remain etched in the minds of movie lovers all over the globe, most especially for the shocking moment when Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped the event host, Chris Rock across the face after he made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
The incident which went down during a live broadcast really shook up Hollywood, and got everyone talking about accountability, violence, and how fame affects celebrities. However, since the incident, Rock has mostly kept a low profile, focusing on his stand-up comedy and often throwing in some funny references to the slap during his shows.
Chris Rock attends Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty
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In a heartwarming turn of events, the comedian recently made a highly anticipated return to the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty on Sunday night, which marked his first appearance at the star-studded event since the infamous slap incident. Rock, who attended this year’s Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, rocked a sleek black tuxedo as he mingled freely with fellow celebrities, and even posed on the red carpet.
His attendance at the event was viewed as a sign that he was ready to move away from the controversy that has overshadowed his career in the past years. Several sources at the party noted that the comedian was warmly received by other attendees, many of whom expressed their support for him.
Chris Rock speaks on the possibility of hosting the Oscars again
While attending the Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty, Rock weighed in on the possibility of getting to host the Oscars again. Speaking with E! News, the comedian explained that even though he is not quite sure, but it could happen for him.
Looking back on the slap incident that cost him his Oscars gig, Rock shared that he’s reached out for forgiveness from the persons involved and has decided to move on with his life. He pointed out how important it is to forgive, saying it’s a key part of growing and finding peace. He mentioned that not being able to forgive oneself or others can really drag people down and make life pretty miserable.