The first-time host slayed his 'SNL' monologue by riffing on the backlash at this year's Oscars.
The actor was one of the first to comfort Will Smith following the controversial incident.
Tony Rock slammed the 'King Richard' star for physically confronting his brother.
Will Packer, producer of the 94th Academy Awards, speaks out about the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap in an interview with ‘GMA.'
'I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct,' Smith said in a statement.
A source tells ET, when Chris Rock exited the stage following the Oscars incident with Will Smith, he 'just wanted to leave.'
Will Packer, producer of the 2022 Oscars, is speaking out on 'Good Morning America' after Will Smith and Chris Rock's altercation.
People in the audience weren't shy about weighing in on the Oscars incident.
The actor slapped the comedian after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair.
Will Packer also admits he too thought Will Smith slapping Chris Rock was 'a bit' at first.
A clip of Packer's interview with 'Good Morning America' airs Thursday night and the producer shared insight on the infamous slap.
Chris Rock addresses his Oscars night altercation with Will Smith at his first stand-up show in Boston since the incident.
A source tells ET that it's been an 'emotional' week for Chris Rock after Will Smith slapped him onstage at the 2022 Oscars.
A newly posted video shows how the actress reacted to her husband's actions during the Oscars.
