The 94th Academy Awards took place last night in Los Angeles. The evening was marked by the Will Smith affair. Oscar winner for playing Serena and Venus Williams’ father in The Williams Methodhe also created discomfort by slapping one of the remitters after a joke about his wife.
From our correspondent in Los Angeles, Loic Pialat
Comedian Chris Rock just joked about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s shaved head. Her husband, Will Smith, comes on stage and punches him. The whole room believes in a gag. But the slap is real and when Chris Rock tries to play down the situation, Will Smith, who has nevertheless built his career on his charm and humor, does not calm down. ” My wife’s name don’t come out of your fucking mouth “, shouts the actor.
Long discomfort. A few minutes later, Will Smith returns to the stage to seek the first Oscar of his career for the role of Richard Williams, the father of controversial methods of tennis champions Serena and Venus. The actor breaks down in tears.
“ I want to apologize to the academy »
” Richard Williams fiercely defended his family, begins Will Smith. In our job, we have to accept the lack of respect, smile, pretend that it does not affect you. I want to apologize to the academy and my colleagues. Love makes you splurge. »
On the actress side, Jessica Chastain won for “ In the eyes of Tammy Faye” and her role as a televangelist with a big heart and outrageous makeup.
We will also have heard a French accent when Philippe Rousselet, the producer of “Coda”, the remake of “La Famille Belier”, received the Oscar for best film on stage. It’s a little surprise for a film bought 25 million dollars by Apple TV + but whose aura has grown in recent weeks.
The Oscar ceremonies of recent years have not often left memorable memories for the public. This will not be the case with this 94and editing.