I knew about Jada's condition, and I am totally out of the loop on celebrity news. I find it hard to believe that Chris Rock didn't know. And even if he didn't know the medical issue, just making fun of someone's appearance is cheap humor that is beneath him.
But let's talk about the real monster here: the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Surely they vetted Chris Rock's material for the show. They also went ahead and let Will Smith stick around and collect his Oscar, essentially condoning his actions and sending the message that "if you are a big enough star, the rules don't apply to you".
I don't agree with Will Smith's actions, but at least I understand the motivation of trying to do right by your family. The Oscars don't have that excuse. They were just spineless.
But let's talk about the real monster here: the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. Surely they vetted Chris Rock's material for the show. They also went ahead and let Will Smith stick around and collect his Oscar, essentially condoning his actions and sending the message that "if you are a big enough star, the rules don't apply to you".
I don't agree with Will Smith's actions, but at least I understand the motivation of trying to do right by your family. The Oscars don't have that excuse. They were just spineless.
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