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Slap Unhappy At The Oscars

[Blind Gossip] This famous actress was trying to have a fun night at the Oscars.

Her good mood was definitively tempered by two events.

I ran into her at the [redacted] after-party and asked her if she was okay.

She knew that [her ex] was going to be celebrated at some point in the night. She knew it was going to be awkward so she just chose to look away and dig in her bag when it happened. She was prepared for that.

Why would she need to look away? Because her ex – a famous actor – was not nice to her when they were dating.

What she was not prepared for was Will Smith’s assault on Chris Rock.

To say she was horrified would be an understatement. She is uber sensitive to male violence and she was very upset to witness it on a night that was supposed to be fun.

She was also unhappy that some people were laughing about it like it was a form of entertainment.

After the MeToo movement, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences set up a Code of Conduct that is supposed to apply to all Academy members.

AMPAS even tweeted “The Academy does not condone violence of any form.”

AMPAS is “categorically opposed to any form of abuse, harassment or discrimination” and expects members to uphold the values “of respect for human dignity, inclusion, and a supportive environment that fosters creativity.”

Yet Will Smith was not arrested for assault. Nor was he ejected from the venue. Nor was he disqualified from receiving an award.

He went on to receive a trophy to the cheers of the audience… give a speech about love… and then party the night away.

What does Actress think should happen?

She said she is not going to respond to any questions from the press about it because she doesn’t want to scream about the hypocrisy. That should tell you how she feels.

We’ll see what happens to Will Smith.

We hear her, though, on the hypocrisy.

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Actress:

[Optional] What do you think SHOULD happen to Will Smith? What WILL happen?

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  1. the skeptic says

    Marlee Matlin, maybe.

    W/r/t Will Smith, nothing’s gonna happen to him. He’ll be mocked for a while but that’s it, cuz if he’s stripped of his Oscar, well, that would be a bigger problem for the Academy.

    As for “poor Jada,” no. Are we all supposed to know or care what her health issues are? She’s a grown, intelligent, confident woman and can take care of herself – as can most other women. None of us need a man to act for us.

    Besides, she’s got bigger b*lls than Will does – more…

  5. KeepGuessing57 says

    I had no idea about the actress but Re: Will Smith. I had no idea Jada had alopecia, thought shaved head was a style choice. The fact that she chooses to be seen in public with a shaved head when she could easily conceal it with a wig or a scarf or a turban says to me that she must be comfortable with her choice. From the stone cold glare she gave Chris Rock, it would appear otherwise so then why do it? Why not wear some fabulous headgear to cover it up? And Will’s reaction was appalling.

    • Whisper says

      I agree Jada, to the average viewer, looked like she chose tightly cropped hair as a style, one that’s not even out of the ordinary. Looking at the photos you wouldn’t think she had a disease. However since she went public with it in interviews, she might have assumed everyone knew but I didn’t. I wonder did Chris Rock know? Not every interview is seen by everyone or even a majority.

  6. Bubbalou says

    I cant believe he hasnt been stripped of the award already. He has clearly violated the code of conduct and no one has claimed that it was a scripted moment or a prank. Extremely poor behaviour by everyone involved ex Chris Rick ofc who was just doing his job and making jokes.

  7. Gerseychick says

    What if Chris Rock fell and hit his head after the slap..Would Will Smith be charged?? Assault & battery is a crime..Take back his Oscar and charge him with assault…If you can’t control your anger issues you should not be out in public getting an award…Smith is an utter disgrace….Team Chris Rock..

    • scumby says

      It was bit. Rock and Smith are friends. the slap was fake folks. Also santa claus and the tooth fairy. guess what wrestling is staged too with fake slaps and punches also.

  8. aaaStorm says

    Not sure who the actress was.

    I think Will Smith should be stripped of his Oscar. I think the woke Academy will allow him to maintain his Oscar.

  10. aaajkid says

    Marlee Matlin. She has written about her volatile and abusive relationship with recently-deceased William Hurt, who was memorialized in the “In Memoriam” segment.

  11. Swells says

    WILL SMITH should be barred from the OSCARS.

    WILL SMITH will be suspended from membership.

    • amaranteb says

      If anyone is still asking how Harvey Weinstein got away with it for so long…we witnessed a huge group of people sit back and wait for someone else to react to an OBVIOUS thing that happened directly in front of them. And due to perceived power and privilege, no one acted.

  13. aaaLizAH says

    She is famous, and has done some acting but Tyra Banks is usually cast as Tyra Banks. Yes ‘famous actress’ applies.

    • aaaLizAH says

      What should happen to Will Smith? I doubt they’ll take the award away but they may well blacklist him from future Oscar events. My wish is that he’ll take the lumps he has coming with a mature sense of humor and ask for more. My fear is that he’ll isolate himself and be self destructive. My fantasy is that someone can bring WS and Chris Rock together publicly to help WS clean up after sh*tt*ng his pants so thoroughly.

  14. jenbean says

    This is Marlee Matlin, whose ex, William Hurt was part of the “in memoriam” segment.

    As for what happens to Smith, I think the public backlash will set the tone for the punishment. If the public are quick to forgive and forget, the Academy will too. They don’t WANT to do something, otherwise they would have already done it.

  15. DreamyVelvet says

    I finally watched the whole assault. Absolutely inexcusable. It was shocking. The Academy needs to strip him of that Oscar or they accept violence. Just shocking and sickening.

  16. Tred6411 says

    This is Marlee Matlin. Her ex, William Hurt was going to be in the “In Memorium” part of the show.

  19. northernlight says

    Don’t know who the actress is.

    They should have removed WS from the ceremony.
    Celebrity is not an excuse for assault. If that were a seat-filler who had done that, what would have happened? Same tx for WS.

    The DV advocates who point out that his acceptance speech language was classic rationalization are correct.

    What will happen? The Oscars will issue a statement condemning his actions and let it go at that.

    They should ban him from the ceremony for five yrs, but they won’t.

  20. kittymyers says

    I don’t know who the actress is.

    Will Smith will probably be just fine. Which bothers me because his first reaction to Chris Rock’s joke was to laugh. Jada looked annoyed. Maybe her expression is why Will did a 180 and marched onto the stage and girly-slapped Chris Rock. Will Smith was defending his honor more than Jada’s. And what is so sacrosanct about alopecia anyway? Comedians are always making jokes about people’s appearances and people laugh. It didn’t stop Smith from…

    • JHntr113 says

      I hope he did celebrate that night. Because you know Jada beat his *** when they got home afterwards, for his initial reaction to the joke.

    • Searon says

      His behavior continued to be abhorrent throughout the night. I’m thinking he needs to begin with a good rehab facility.

  21. VioletJade says

    Actress: Marlee Matlin

    Should happen: His award should be taken back but I doubt they will since they let him stay after it even happened.
    Will happen: He might get banned from attending the Oscars again

  23. droopyorchid says

    Emma Thompson and Kenneth Brannagh?
    Nothing will happen to Big Willy, though the uncontrolled hatred in his screaming threats afterwards should see him enter an anger management programme at the very least.

  24. blubelle says

    I think he should be banned from the Academy and his Oscar should be rescinded.

    I’m guessing he’ll receive a slap on the wrist (no pun intended). Either way, he ruined his own big moment and permanently tarnished his legacy, so at least there’s that. He will forever be remembered as that jerk.

  27. IamnotMe says

    The Academy does not condone violence of any form unless you’re one of the most privileged people in the world & then, weeeeee! Standing ovation! Space for excuses and apologies! After-parties!

    He should be shamed for the physical & verbal assult he committed. Losing his award & being banned from the show for a few years seems appropriate. In reality, the Academy will probably stay quiet & stop roasting people.

  28. isthisseattaken says

    Marlee Matlin

    Her ex was William Hurt and she made allegations about him abusing her in their relationship.

  30. harperleigh says

    Marlee Matlin

    He should be censored by the academy and have to relinquish his award.

    Verbal reprimand

  31. dylan_54 says

    Knowing hollywood they’ll turn a blind eye.. they gave Casey Affleck an oscar and he assaulted two women ( producer and DP) and roman polanski still has his oscar.

  32. ClownWrangler says

    The actress might be Marlee Matlin.

    RE: Will Smith / Here’s the MeToo violator class, in all their glory, where A-list men come to the defense and rescue of men just like them – who aren’t held accountable for slapping someone whether male or female – and behaving violently towards m/f. Who ran to Chris Rock to assist him?

    AMPAS=shrugs it off; pretends they have to think about what to do.

    Smith needs to be banned from Oscars forever. Charged with assault. Stripped of the win. Fined money.

  33. danneka says

    What I think should happen:
    He should have been escorted out and possibly arrested.

    What will happen:
    Nada!

    Not sure if it was real or a publicity stunt but even if it was that – super POOR taste all the way around!! Phewy on Hollywood!! I didn’t even watch the oscars. I’m tired of the politics and the actors that don’t deserve to win!

  34. charlene2345 says

    Marlee Matlin. Ex was William hurt, who was included in the in memoriam section since he was also an Oscar winner

  37. StacyC says

    Marlee Matlin. William Hurt as the abuser honored in the In Memoriam.

    Clues: hear her; similar has Hurt in the title

    • Alexis_Rose says

      I haven’t watched in years. And I won’t going forward. I’ve seen the clip and it’s a disgrace. That he was allowed to remain in his seat, shouting F bombs and not removed, is outrageous. To top it off, he’s handed an award. AND people are tweeting #TeamWill. Wow. There is NO excuse for physical violence unless you’re being physically assaulted & defending yourself. A comedian making jokes is not one of those moments. It was really sick to see.

  41. 4girls4 says

    Poor Jada. Married to a d* . And , in addition. her promiscuity is now the talk of the town,