Newly surfaced video seemingly shows Jada Pinkett Smith laughing after her husband Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at Sunday’s Academy Awards. In the vision, Smith can be seen storming off the stage and sitting back in his seat after assaulting Rock.
Viewers chimed in chastising Pinkett Smith in the comments section, with one writing: “She got Will in trouble.”
Meanwhile, a separate viral video shows Chris Rock looking upset and embarrassed minutes after being slapped by Smith on the Oscars stage.
Rock returned to the stage on Wednesday night for a show in Boston, marking his first public appearance since the Oscars scandal.
Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees during his acceptance speech. At the time, he notably left out Rock’s name, but he has since issued a formal apology, including to Rock.
The Academy said it is investigating the incident in a “formal review” that will “explore further action and consequences.”