Chris Rock spotted for first time following Will Smith Oscars slap
Chris Rock was seen in Boston ahead of his highly anticipated comedy show following the Oscars drama between him and Will Smith.
Chris Rock was spotted Tuesday for the first time since Sunday night, when Will Smith "smacked the s---" out of him during the 2022 Oscars ceremony.
Rock was photographed in Boston around 6 p.m. just days after Smith slapped him over a joke made at the expense of Jada Pinkett Smith. The comedian is staying at a Boston-area hotel as he prepares to perform at The Wilbur on Wednesday night.
The Wilbur did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Chris Rock was spotted in Boston for the first time since the comedian was slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars over a joke. (Patriot Pics/BACKGRID)
Rock's comedy show is highly anticipated following the slap. Tickets to the event reportedly were going for over $800 as of Wednesday morning.
Rock has not spoken publicly about the slapping incident.
However, Smith has apologized to Rock via Instagram.
Rock was seen after arriving in Boston on Tuesday, ahead of his first return to the stage on Wednesday night for a stop on his ongoing stand-up comedy tour. (Patriot Pics/BACKGRID)
"My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally."
"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. "
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The 57-year-old comic kept a mostly low-profile, rocking grey sweatpants and a white shirt under a thick blue snow jacket. (Patriot Pics/BACKGRID)
"I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my ‘King Richard’ family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us."
Rock appeared stone-faced as he kept his head lowered and rocked a dark ball cap. (Patriot Pics/BACKGRID)
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The Academy has condemned Smith's actions and launched a full review of the incident despite allowing the actor to accept the Oscar he was awarded Sunday night – less than an hour after he slapped Rock onstage.
"The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show," the statement from the Academy read. "We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law."
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