“Chris Rock is the hero and has been a hero to me many times in my life. He is more than a comedian. He was Jackie Kennedy at that time after the assassination [John F. Kennedy],” Maher, 66 said in an interview with TMZ Tuesday, March 29. We are looking for someone who can pull it off with dignity and get the train on its feet again. I believe he did it, and he deserves a lot of credit.
The political commentator pointed out that Rock, 57 handled this incident well considering it was live.
“I believe Chris Rock did a lot for the greater good. Maher said that he responded as well as he could in that situation. It was not a good appearance for Will. It could be argued that all of us have been under pressure and there is a lot emotion running through him. It was a bit outlandish and reinforced the notion that jokes are bad. It’s sort of cancel culture wrapped up.”
The Saturday Night Live alumni made a joke about Jada pinkett Smith calling him G.I. during the 94th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, February 27. Jane’s shaved head. After her husband , 53, came up to the podium and slapped the comedian. His wife, 50, looked puzzled at the comment. The Girls Trip actress previously admitted that she suffers from alopecia.
In censored footage later circulated online, the South Carolina native stated that Will Smith had “just smacked out the s–t of me.” Rock tried to make fun of the exchange, telling Rock multiple times to “keep your wife’s name out of your f-king mouth.”
The altercation was confusing for Maher. Smith had initially found the joke amusing. “At first, you could see that he was laughing at his joke. This is what happens a lot when cancel stuff,” the TV host stated on Tuesday, while asking if the suicide Squad star thought he was being offended. “Then there is the overreaction.”
The Real Time With Bill Maher host noted that Rock’s joke was a compliment to the RED Table Talk_ host.
I had heard of alopecia, but didn’t know what it meant. It was something I had heard about, but I didn’t know what it meant. Then I realized it was losing my hair. Alopecia isn’t leukemia. The New York native stated that we all struggle with our hair. It is absurd. You need to let go of yourself if that is your line.
The shocking incident made headlines and the Academy Award winner later apologized for the “unacceptable, inexcusable” actions took toward Rock. Chris, I would like to publicly apologise to you. I was not in line with the rules and I was wrong. My actions are embarrassing and they do not reflect the man I want. Smith posted via Instagram that violence is not permitted in a world of kindness and love.
The Philadelphia native said: “I would also like apologize to The Academy producers of the show and all those who attended it. I apologize to my King Richard Family and the Williams Family. My behavior has ruined an otherwise beautiful journey for us all.
Pinkett Smith shared an Instagram quote by on Tuesday that read: “This is the season for healing, and I’m here to it.”
After witnessing the altercation, Jim Carrey , comedian also stood by Rock. During an appearance on CBS Mornings, Carrey, 60, stated that he was “sickened”. “I was sickened at the standing ovation [when Will later received the Academy Award] It felt like Hollywood was just spineless en masse. It was like we were losing our cool club.
