Rob Schneider slams Will Smith in scathing interview
- Comedian Rob Schneider brutally criticizes actor Will Smith in an interview.
- Schneider labels Smith as a 'liar' and an 'a**hole'.
- Controversy ensues following Schneider's comments about Smith.
The 60-year-old actor and comedy legend criticized Will Smith for his behavior at the 94th Academy Awards, calling him an a**hole for slapping Chris Rock on stage. Schneider expressed his support for Rock and emphasized the impact the incident had on the comedy community. He revealed that he was unable to speak out at the time due to his involvement in the committee responsible for addressing the situation. Schneider also discussed the moment Smith stormed the stage after Rock's joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, highlighting the shock and disbelief he felt upon hearing about the incident. Despite initially refraining from commenting, Schneider eventually condemned the act of violence, stating that there is never an excuse for such behavior. He reflected on the aftermath of the slap and how it initially led people to believe that Smith's career was over, but recent events have proven otherwise.