Technically it was assault. Even if Chris Rock doesn't press charges the State of California could, but Will Smith is rich and famous so nothing will happen beyond a few words.
Initially I assumed this was staged in an attempt to give an irrelevant award no one cares about anymore a boost. Then it seemed to be the usual Hollywood hubris and decay. Will Smith can't slap his wife for cheating but he can slap Chris rock.
See, it worked. I didn't care but now I made a post. Well played Hollywood.
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