Will Smith / Chris Rock Oscar 2022
Violence is never an acceptable method for solving any disagreement. Just ask Will Smith. At the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, Chris Rock made a joke about Smith's wife while on stage. It wasn't the first time that they had been the brunt of his jokes, but this one hit close to home as it was about Jada's hair. Unbeknownst to Rock, Jada had publicly disclosed the fact that she suffers from alopecia. Enraged by the joke, Smith walked on stage and publicaly slapped Rock, then returned to his seat and yelled back at the comedian a direct order laced with profanity.
Public blew up, most siding with Rock and others with Smith.Chris Rock declined to file charges but the Academy is weighing the options for dealing with the situation. Smith could lose his best actor award won later that night. In addition, he could be suspended or permanently banned from the Academy. If so, he could never vote, be nominated, or even attend another awards ceremony for the rest of his life. For an actor, this could be devastating but even more devastating is how fans, especially young ones, will perceive him from now on.
Chris Rock was bullied as an adolescent and resorted to putting a brick in a book bag and hitting one of the bullies with it, kicking him, nearly killing him. Later in life, therapy helped him to realize the long-term impact that this one event had on his life. He was afraid of his anger and that affected everything he did.
Develop Some Anger Management Skills
Using your fists to resolve any issue, even when it involves protecting someone you love, can have serious repercussions. So, here are some anger management tips from the Mayo Clinic:
Thinking before lashing out. Once you calm down, express your anger verbally. Getting some exercise. Taking a timeout. Identifying possible solutions. Not holding a grudge. Using humor to release the tension. Practicing relaxation skills. Knowing when to seek help.
