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Comedians on Getting Slapped — and Much, Much Worse — While on Stage
Maybe Chris Rock took Will Smith’s slap so well, because for stand-ups, angry hecklers (sometimes even with knives!) are an occupational hazard they’ve long since learned to live with
For 25 Years, We’ve Reduced ‘G.I. Jane’ to Demi Moore’s Shaved Head
Chris Rock’s disastrous Oscar joke about the 1997 drama reinforced its status as a cultural punchline. But at the time, the film was a flawed but fervent feminist statement — and its star’s attempt to gain some respect as an actress
The Oscars Slap Broke White People’s Brains
The failure to process an altercation between Black celebrities made for some historically unhinged tweets
Jude Law Was Destined for Superstardom. Then Came Chris Rock’s Oscars Monologue.
In the early 21st century, the rising young British actor was on an incredible run. But one mean joke on the entertainment world’s biggest stage permanently changed how we felt about the ‘Talented Mr. Ripley’ star.
