Chris Rock's Savage Shade: Digs Deep into Will & Jada's 'Entangled' Past!
Chris Rock ruthlessly roasts Will and Jada Pinkett Smith in Netflix's "Selective Outrage," diving deep into the Oscar slap and their tumultuous "entanglement" history.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTChris Rock ruthlessly roasts Will and Jada Pinkett Smith in Netflix's "Selective Outrage," diving deep into the Oscar slap and their tumultuous "entanglement" history.
Source: NPR
Chris Rock's Unfiltered Roast: Will and Jada's 'Entangled' Revelations
Picture it: Hollywood's power couple, the Smiths, under the scorching spotlight of Chris Rock's sharp wit. In his Netflix special, "Selective Outrage," Rock digs up skeletons from the Smith family's closet, turning heads and stirring laughter. Remember the Oscar slap? Yep, he went there. But he didn't stop at that.
A Slap, a Roast, and a Revealing Retrospective
Fresh from the press of Los Angeles Times, Rock's no-holds-barred jibes were more than just a response to the infamous 94th Academy Awards' slap. Drawing from Will's cinematic adventures, Rock cleverly tossed a quip that confused Smith's roles in "Concussion" and "Emancipation."
Rock's snappy retort to the slap scenario? "A lot of people say, 'Chris, how come you didn't do nothing back?’" He responded, "Don’t fight in front of white people." But oh, the zingers had only just begun.
From "Entanglement" to Entertaining Insights
While Rock made light of his Oscars encounter with Smith, he went deep into the "entanglement" territory. For those not in the know, this term went viral when Jada Pinkett Smith used it to describe her extramarital relationship with singer August Alsina. As reported by the radio show "The Breakfast Club," the affair had apparently taken place with Will's "blessing." Jada, however, clarified that it was during a time when they had "separated amicably."
As Rock provocatively recalled, "His wife was f—ing her son’s friend." His amusement wasn't just about the relationship itself, but the public way the Smiths addressed it. Questioning the decision, Rock added, "I have no idea why two talented people would do something that lowdown."
Despite the pointed humor and innuendos, Rock did attempt to offer his "condolences" to Smith during the peak of the entanglement drama. But did Will answer? Nah.
Laughter through the Pain: The Smiths' Journey
In a compelling twist, the Smiths did not seem bitter when addressing their journey in a landmark "Red Table Talk" episode. "Our experiences of working through it, fighting through it... I think that the ‘Why now?’ is weird,” Will said. “Any relationship... is going to be forged in fire,” Pinkett Smith added, underscoring the resilience and evolution of their bond.
So, while Chris Rock may have had his night, the Smiths' narrative showcases the challenges and strength of a relationship under Hollywood's glare. As always, the story continues.
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