Will Smith breaks down in tears during Oscars acceptance speech

Will Smith broke down in tears during his Oscars acceptance speech after hitting Chris Rock on stage.

In what is being called “the most insane moment” in Oscars history, the actor took to the stage to slap Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife, actor Jada Pinkett Smith.

Smith went on to receive the award for Best Actor for his performance in King Richard.

[chasinlunkers_]

“There can be a hundred people in the room, and 99 won’t slap you, but one WILL”

[jayt]

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it" - Warren Buffett

[richardreese]

And this is why you don’t want to take life lessons from celebrities

[thecarguychannel]

He didn’t care about the joke, he was just defending his wife’s boyfriend’s honour.

[lisaryan]

That slap was a really sincere way of showing how you intend to be an ambassador of love.
What a sad moment.

[thepurpleenigma]

Committing an assault on Chris Rock and then go up and speak of love and peace 🙄Yep - nothing says “dysfunctional Hollywood elite” like a night at the Oscar’s!😂

[Sulley]

“Got to be able to take abuse”
Lol Chris rock understands that 🥊

[dand]

Will Smith's marriage is open to everything except jokes

[itv]

Goes to show anyone is able to make speeches like a philosopher but being able to live that is a different thing altogether.
If Will Smith hadn't slapped Chris, he'd be portrayed as an amazing inspirational person after this speech.

[caribbean]

Denzel Washington's face: priceless.
He was like: this kid didn't understand a word of what I told him a little while ago.

[BChewMusic]

He smacked the shit out of Chris Rock then says he wants to be a “vessel for love?” 🤨

[amsophy]

He must be talking about his wife when he says people disrespecting him

[DavisSchulz]

Man what is wrong with him… I used to look up to him, really immature and bad behavior. There was no need for violence. And his speech was also really bizarre for me. I hope he gets well soon.

[DevitoAllPro]

I love how his words are completely opposite of his actions

[deeptig]

"Don't cry, it's pathetic. It's just an award"
-Ricky Gervais

[John-Dennehy]

Now THAT'S an Oscar winning performance

[ShaunKAndersonTV]

His actions stole all power from this speech, and then took all power from the Williams story. He effectively silenced himself.

[gordonjohnston]

“I want to bring love” by slapping a fellow brother live on tv and shouting obscenities at him.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[amoghjadhav]

Man I was really looking upto Will Smith winning Oscar and listening to his speech, after following his career for so so long. But now I just want academy to take that Oscar back and slap him as hard as he slapped Chris Rock. Can't believe this man really turned the most honourable day of his life into the most dishonorable one....🤦🏻‍♂️

[Guccimustard]

Bro called himself a vessel of love after smacking a grown man on live television infront of millions of people 💀