ANTHONY JOSHUA was “proud” of Will Smith Oscars slap on Chris Rock and offered the Hollywood star advice for “next time”.
All hell broke loose on stage at the Academy awards after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada on stage, sparking a furious reaction.
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The movie legend proceeded to smack comic Rock – leaving those in attendance stunned.
But former heavyweight world champion AJ had a different reaction and called for Smith to turn it into a punch.
Joshua, 32, uploaded a picture holding pads for the actor and posted: “Proud of you bro. Next time close the fist.”
The altercation followed after Rock said: “Jada, I love you, G. I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it.”
Demi Moore, 59, famously shaved her head for her role in the 1997 movie.
Jada, 50, on the contrary, has been struggling with hair loss for years due to her alopecia diagnosis, and last year decided to shave it all off.
Smith, 53, then stormed the stage and hit presenter Rock, 57, before shouting: “Leave my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth.”
Later, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum, who in 2001 played Muhammad Ali, won Best Actor for his role as Richard Williams in King Richard.
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Smith tearfully apologised to the Academy during his speech – but not to Rock.
He said: “I want to apologise to the Academy, I want to apologise to all my fellow nominees.
“This is a beautiful moment, and I’m not crying for winning an award.”
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