Rob Schneider has shared his thoughts on the recent altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock, labeling the Bad Boys star as an “a** hole.”
The incident, which involved Smith slapping Rock during a live awards show, sparked controversy and divided opinions within the entertainment industry.
Schneider’s candid remarks add another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the altercation.
While speaking on The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Tuesday, the comedian suggested that Will Smith, who infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars for joking about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, has been hiding his true self for a long time.
“Will Smith is a t—,” Schneider said. “Will Smith has been hiding the fact of who he really is and it was exposed that night that he’s really an a–hole.”
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He added, “But it’s a deep, dark thing to do that in front of all those people and to a really great legendary comedian who’s literally the best comedian of our generation. You wouldn’t have this whole wave of comedy that came after if it wasn’t for Chris Rock. He’s kicked open the doors.”
Schneider admitted he “wasn’t allowed” to speak his mind after the viral slap.
Actor Rob Schneider calls Will Smith a liar, fraud, and douchebag for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.
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“I wasn’t allowed to say anything at that time because we were part of the committee that’s supposed to punish him,” he said.
“He’s a liar. A complete, utter fraud. And it was exposed in that time.”
“Will is a d——–,” he continued. “The thing is that’s how politically correct the Academy is. That they were so cowardly. Because if I would have done that, they would have been hauled off to prison, but because they were so worried about being racist or whatever, they were like. ‘We can’t offend.’”