Chris Rock Considers Oscars Hosting Return Three Years After Will Smith Slap

The comedian reflects on forgiveness and healing while attending the Vanity Fair Oscars party for the first time since the 2022 incident.

Chris Rock attended the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party, marking his first appearance at the event since the 2022 Oscars where Will Smith slapped him on stage.
Rock expressed openness to hosting the Oscars again, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and self-healing in an interview with E! News.
The 2022 incident occurred after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, referencing her alopecia, prompting Smith to slap him and shout from the audience.
Will Smith later issued multiple public apologies for his actions, describing them as unacceptable and resigning from the Academy, which banned him from events for 10 years.
Rock has addressed the slap in comedy specials and stand-up routines but has not publicly reconciled with Smith, who stated he remains open to dialogue.