Chris Rock: Would He Host Oscars Again After Will Smith's Slap?

Chris Rock is all about forgiving and forgetting.

Three years have passed since the comedian last hosted the Oscars, an event that is still remembered for the time when Will Smith infamously slapped him on stage in response to a joke about Will’s current spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Oh my goodness, I can’t help but wonder if Chris might grace us with his presence as a host again! In a delightful exchange at the glamorous Vanity Fair Oscars Party, he hinted to TopMob News with a playful “You never know.” Fingers crossed, here’s hoping for another magical moment with him at the helm!

In my opinion,” he went on, “the most unhappy individuals on Earth are those who can’t find it in their hearts to forgive others.” He added, “It’s not only about forgiving others, but also about learning to forgive yourself sometimes.” And with a hint of encouragement, he concluded, “You never know what the future might hold.

Regarding the Madagascar figure’s response about having completely moved past the notorious event that resulted in Will being barred for ten years from Academy functions and subsequently offering an apology to Chris,

The individual from Madagascar provided a wise answer regarding his current state of mind with respect to the well-known incident that eventually led to Will facing a 10-year ban from Academy activities and making an apology to Chris.

Chris pointed out that he resides in a state of forgiveness and emphasized that genuine love emerges from this act of forgiveness. (For further insights, catch the latest on TopMob News tonight, March 3rd at 11pm.)

This year’s Oscars were hosted by Conan O’Brien, who put on a smooth and entertaining show with witty remarks, a brief musical performance that ran for nearly two minutes, and an unexpected abundance of sand worms reminiscent of Dune.

Additionally, his former Saturday Night Live colleague wholeheartedly supported his hosting act, with Chris expressing enthusiasm, “I found it outstanding, extraordinary. He should be invited to host annually.

During the program, Conan playfully bantered with Adam Sandler. One amusing moment occurred when he teased Sandler for showing up in gym shorts and a sweatshirt, and furthermore, he disclosed his two choice picks for celebrity hall passes – Scarlett Johansson and June Squibb, who was set to appear in Thelma in 2024.

Moreover, in a delightful gesture, Conan had snack boxes neatly placed beneath each chair for every celebrity, or their stand-ins.

According to a social media user’s claim, the boxes held a water bottle and a pretzel, and they also found a personally penned message from the host of Conan.

In a message captured by TopMob News, the note stated, ‘Enjoy these complimentary treats, Star/Seat filler.’ Conan humorously added, ‘I made an effort to slip in a gummy, but Disney turned me down. Enjoy your evening!’

For more moments you didn’t see on camera at the 2025 Oscars, keep reading.

–Reporting by Sharon Carpenter

22 years have passed since Adrien Brody famously thanked Halle Berry when he won his first Best Actor award for “The Pianist”. Now, he was back as a nominee for “The Brutalist”, and she was ready to potentially give him the accolade.

It’s clear that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have both been significantly impacted by their roles in the production of Wicked. At the 2025 Oscars, they kicked off the event with a medley of tunes, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, “Home” from The Wiz, and their movie’s most popular number, “Defying Gravity.

Star attendees, along with the vital seat fillers who stepped in whenever the high-profile individuals left their seats, were graciously bestowed with presents by the generous host, Conan O’Brien.

2025 Oscars saw Timothée Chalamet, a Best Actor nominee, openly attending with Kylie Jenner, unlike some young actors who keep their dating life private, as his date.

Demi Moore, a first-time Oscar nominee for “The Substance”, was savoring the moment earlier in the evening alongside seasoned actress Meg Ryan.

Unfortunately, Moore didn’t receive any Oscars on the awards night, instead it was Mikey Madison from Anora who stole the show with her surprising win for Best Actress.

In his Best Supporting Actor acceptance speech, Kieran Culkin, the star of “A Real Pain,” savored the recognition from presenter Robert Downey Jr., and cherished spending time with last year’s winner backstage.

Previous nominee Samuel L. Jackson and Emilia Pérez, who were stars of the event, took care to memorialize their presentation of the awards for Best Documentary Short and Documentary Feature at the Oscars by preserving the moment on record.

Emilia Pérez, playing the role of Zoe Saldaña, was found offstage preparing for her presentation of the Oscar for cinematography, where she unexpectedly witnessed Sterling K. Brown and Ana de Armas handing over the Best Live Action Short award to ‘I’m Not a Robot’.

Prior to Lisa’s rendition of “Live and Let Die” as a tribute to the James Bond franchise, produced by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, she took a moment to gather her composure backstage, being both a member of Blackpink and a star in White Lotus.

Actresses Margaret Qualley from “The Substance” and Elle Fanning from “A Complete Unknown”, who weren’t nominated, still managed to secure substantial roles. Qualley surprised everyone with a dance performance during the James Bond tribute in the evening, while Fanning assisted in presenting the Best Costume Design award to Paul Tazewell of “Wicked”.

As an ardent fan, it’s safe to say that seeing Ariana Grande, my idol, alongside her Wicked costar and real-life partner, Ethan Slater, left me utterly spellbound. Only Ethan, Ariana, and Kieran Culkin truly know the extent of her awe-struck reaction.

Legendary figures Oprah Winfrey and Queen Latifah teamed up to celebrate the life of the late, exceptional Quincy Jones.

2024’s Best Actor winner Cillian Murphy and Best Actress Emma Stone shared a conversation as they prepared to announce the winners for their categories in the same year, which were Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison respectively.

Before announcing the winners of this year’s respective categories (Best Actor and Best Actress), 2024’s award-winning actors Cillian Murphy and Emma Stone exchanged a few words before heading out to present the awards to Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison.

The winner of the Best Actor award, Brody, warmly greeted the esteemed nine-time Oscars host, Billy Crystal. In a special moment, Crystal was joined by his costar from “When Harry Met Sally,” Meg Ryan, as they presented the Best Picture award to the film “Anora.”

Brody, the winner of Best Actor, affectionately greeted long-time Oscars host Billy Crystal. Crystal teamed up with his co-star from “When Harry Met Sally,” Meg Ryan, to hand out the Best Picture award to the movie “Anora.

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