Chris Rock Says He Was Asked To Host 2023 Oscars After Will Smith’s Slap

Will also noted that “no part of me thinks that’s the best way to deal with feelings of disrespect or hurt,” adding that his wife “had nothing to do” with his decision to confront Chris on stage.

“I promise you,” he told his fans, “I am deeply committed and dedicated to putting light and love and joy into the world.”

As for Jada, she spoke out in the June episode Discussion of the red table that she hopes Will and Chris can work things out.

“It is my deepest hope that these two intelligent and capable men have a chance to heal, talk it out and make up,” she said. “Given the state of the world today, we need them both—and we all really need each other more than ever. Until then, Will and I keep doing what we’ve been doing for the last 28 years and keep figuring this life out together.”