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Will Smith appears to slap Chris Rock following Oscars joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

Will Smith appeared to slap Chris Rock after he made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
Chris Rock and Will Smith are seen onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre following what appeared to be an altercation.

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Sunday night's presentation of best documentary feature was something the Oscars strives to be,

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