The world was shocked today to see an altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Popular comedian Chris Rock, who was hosting the Academy Awards this year, made a joke that Will certainly did not like.

In fact, so much so, that Smith decided to walk up to the stage and smack Chris Rock. After that, he went back to his seat but yelled at Chris for the joke. The joke in question was one aimed at Jada Smith, Will’s wife.

Whether or not the whole incident was real or scripted has become a lightning rod for debate. US Olympic champion Michael Johnson has now taken to Twitter to express his opinion about the same.

Michael Johnson opines on the Will Smith controversy at the 2022 Oscars

American sprint star and Olympic legend Michael Johnson took to Twitter today to express his thoughts about Will Smith smacking Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

Ever since the incident, there have been many people who consider the entire altercation staged. On the other hand, with the ferocity of Smith’s slap and his ensuing threat to Rock to keep Jada’s name out of his mouth, many believe it was quite a genuine moment.

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Johnson, the four-time Olympic gold medalist, cannot seem to believe it was real. “I’m not buying it,” he tweeted. Then, referring to both Will and Chris, Johnson stated, “those are two of the smartest guys around”.

Thus, Michael Johnson believes that it was all just entertainment, and he says as much. “They both know how to entertain better than everyone in that room combined!”

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Will Smith then went on to win the Best Actor in a Leading Role award minutes later. Smith won the award for his portrayal of Richard Williams in the movie ‘King Richard’.

Smith’s portrayal of Richard Williams won him his first Oscar

Minutes after the controversial incident at the 2022 Oscars, Will won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award. For portraying Richard Williams, the father to Venus and Serena Williams, Will garnered his first-ever Oscar.

This was the first time Smith won an Oscar. However, there is no doubt that his slap on Chris Rock’s face definitely overshadowed his victory.

In fact, most of the internet agrees that Will should not have gone ahead with physical violence. Nevertheless, there remains the possibility that it was all a publicity stunt. Be that as it may, there might never be any finding out concretely whether or not the moment was scripted.

Rock, on the other hand, has chosen not to file any charges against Will Smith. What is your opinion on the matter?

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