Chelsea Handler supports Chris Rock during Will Smith’s Oscars slap

Chelsea Handler, a well-known American comedian, is the latest celebrity to react to Will Smith’s stunning reaction to Chris Rock’s joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the 2022 Oscars event.

While Smith’s smack at the comedian startled everyone, the internet has been split by reactions from other celebrities.

Handler recently spoke about the disturbing occurrence while on the red carpet at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Handler, who was nominated for Best Comedy Album at the show, addressed the Oscars incident and expressed her support for Rock. “He was a professional — and that was a great example for all performers, all comedians, to not be reactive in the moment,” she said.

“It wasn’t necessary to be reactive. I think the reaction is heard now and it’s appropriate, and people have really felt for him,” she added.

She also lauded Rock’s confidence in handling the situation as he “handled himself with such aplomb” after the incident and said, “I feel for him. He’s an incredible guy. I love the way he handled it, and I respect him even more.”

Handler’s boyfriend Jo Koy also praised Rock and said, “I can’t wait for his take on it. It’s going to be serious and funny at the same time,”

“He’s the king, and he showed everyone why he’s the king. It was beautiful what he did,” he said.