Nicole Kidman's Oscars Meme Reaction Wasn't Over Will Smith's Slap

Nicole Kidman became an instant meme after a photo of her looking shocked at the 2022 Oscars went viral. Some fans were convinced that the moment was captured when Will Smith ran up onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Turns out, the real truth behind it is the image was actually taken before the awards show even began, and a photographer for the Los Angeles Times, who snapped the pic, told 'Vulture' that Nicole was reacting to seeing Jessica Chastain.