Saturday Night Live mocks Will Smith’s Oscar slap following actor’s Academy resignation
Posted by  badge Boss on Apr 03, 2022 - 01:18PM
Naturally, SNL delivered a hot take on the shocking moment (Picture: NBC/Reuters)

offered a unique yet hilarious interpretation of ’s Oscar bust-up with .

Last Sunday’s shocking Academy Awards saw the King Richard actor, 53, , 57, live on-air after he made a joke about his wife ’s hair.

In what has been a whirlwind of a week for Smith, the Hancock star has to Rock, calling his behaviour ‘unacceptable and inexcusable,’ and he also announced his decision to .

In true SNL style, the sketch titled Seat Fillers, saw stand-up comic Chris Redd playing Smith, while show host took on the role of a devoted fan.

‘The Pursuit of Happyness is so inspiring, I just showed it to my son. Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It is still my ringtone to this day,’ he enthused.

Redd’s Smith later stood up and says he’ll be ‘right back’ and a slap was later heard but not shown.

Will slapped Chris during the Oscars, after the comedian mocked Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair (Picture: REX)

Shocked by what he’s just seen, Carmichael continues to engage in small talk with Redd’s Smith – who cuts him off with Smith’s infamous line to Rock: ‘Keep my wife’s name out your f****** mouth.’

SNL wasn’t the only one using the Scan**l for comedic purposes, as James Corden also poked fun at the situation

During last Monday’s Late Late Show, Corden sat down with his producers to discuss what standout moments from the Oscars to talk about on the episode.

‘We don’t talk about Jada, no, no, no,’ he stated after his colleagues attempted to bring up Smith storming the stage and assaulting Rock.

The star gave an emotional speech after being crowned best actor, following the slap (Picture: Getty)

Having been facing expulsion or suspension from the organisation following the incident, with an investigation still ongoing, the 53-year-old said: ‘I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.’

David Rubin, the president of the Academy, said in a statement sent to PA news agency: ‘We have received and accepted Mr Will Smith’s immediate resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.’

He continued: ‘We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, in advance of our next scheduled board meeting on April 18.’

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