Six-time Daytime Emmy winner Steve Harvey “lost a lot of respect for” Will Smith after his violent assault on Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on March 27, which he called a “punk move.”
The 65-year-old host told Georgia State University attorney Mo Ivory on April 27 that he is “very good friends” with the 57-year-old comedian, who made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.
“I texted Rock after that and he was like, ‘I’m fine, man. I’m just trying to get over it,'” Steve recalled. I think he handled it admirably.
‘Punk movement’: Six-time Daytime Emmy winner Steve Harvey ‘lost a lot of respect for’ Will Smith after his violent assault on Chris Rock at the Academy Awards on March 27
‘Are you slapping me? Will Smith, let me explain something to you. There’s no way he’s going to slap me, turn around, button up his jacket and walk offstage,’ Harvey continued.
‘They will have to go to four commercial breaks. I’m not saying they wouldn’t slap me. But I’m just saying, before you sit in your chair, Jada and everyone else needs to get out of the way, because we’re going to be over there moving furniture, mate.
The Family Feud host was upset that the 53-year-old disgraced won best actor and then headed to the Vanity Fair Oscars party in Beverly Hills, where he sang his own songs.
‘That was a Hollywood move. She knew she could get away with it. That’s why she did it. That’s all it is, man,’ said Steve (born Broderick).
“I think he handled it admirably”: The 65-year-old host told attorney Mo Ivory (L) at Georgia State University on April 27 that he is “very good friends” with the 57-year-old comedian, who went bald . Jada Pinkett Smith joke
Steve recalled, “I texted Rock after that and he was like, ‘I’m fine, man. Just trying to work it out.'”
Harvey continued: ‘Are you slapping me? Will Smith, let me explain something to you. There’s no way he’s going to slap me, turn around, zip up his jacket and walk off that stage.
The Family Feud host added: ‘You’re going to have to go to four commercial breaks. I’m not saying they wouldn’t slap me. But I’m just saying, before you sit in your chair, Jada and everyone else needs to get out of the way, because we’re going to be over there moving furniture, mate.
“I lost a lot of respect for him that day… And then at the party he’s doing the Oscar dance.” Ah nah, homebody, nah… I just thought it was soft, just a silly move.’
Will was last seen in Mumbai, India on April 23, with Harvey warning, “When you come out of that cave, Steve will be here waiting for you.”
However, Judge star Steve Harvey just shared a TikTok video of himself hosting the 8th annual Ford Hoodie Awards in 2010 that seemed to contradict his stance.
‘That’s mine right there. Yes, I have you and you have me. I’ll kill everyone here for your a**,’ Steve gushed to his third wife, Marjorie, sitting in the audience in Las Vegas.
“That was a Hollywood move”: Steve was disgusted by how the 53-year-old disgraced won best actor and then headed to the Vanity Fair Oscars party in Beverly Hills, where he sang his own songs.
Harvey said: ‘He knew he could get away with it. That’s why he did it. That’s all it is, man. That day I lost a lot of respect for him… And then at the party he’s doing the Oscar dance. Ah nah, homebody, nah… I just thought it was soft, just a silly move’
Will was last seen in Mumbai, India on April 23, with Judge star Steve Harvey warning, “When you come out of that cave, Steve will be here waiting for you.”
Please understand that about the way I love you, Marjorie Elaine. You understand me? I will kill everyone here. I swear to God I will. You can ask the Lord for me. I’ll kill every motherfucker in this fucking place for you.’
Smith, meanwhile, resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which banned him from attending any of its events, in person or virtually, for a decade.
The King Richard actor has six upcoming projects, many of which are on hold, including Netflix movie Fast and Loose, Apple TV+ action thriller Emancipation and Sony Pictures’ Bad Boys 4.
What what? However, Steve just shared a TikTok video of himself hosting the 8th annual Ford Hoodie Awards in 2010 that seemed to contradict his stance.
Harvey told his third wife, Marjorie, sitting in the audience in Las Vegas: ‘That’s mine. Yes, I have you and you have me. I’ll kill everyone here for your ass
He exclaimed, ‘Please understand that about how I love you, Marjorie Elaine. You understand me? I will kill everyone here. I swear to God I will. You can ask the Lord for me. I’ll kill any motherfucker in this fucking place for you’
“Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to take over reason,” Will (born Willard) said in his April 1 statement.
“My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful and inexcusable. The list of people I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, everyone in attendance and global audiences at home.
I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of the opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I’m heartbroken. ‘
‘My actions were shocking, painful and inexcusable’: Meanwhile, Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which has banned him from attending any of its events, in person or virtually, for a decade.
“I promise to do the work to ensure that I will never again allow violence to take over reason”: The King Richard actor has six upcoming projects, many of which are on hold, including the Netflix film Fast and Loose, Apple TV + action thriller. Emancipation and Bad Boys 4 from Sony Pictures
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