Photo: VALERIE MACON/AFP via GettyComedian and actor Nate Bargatze is poking fun atWill Smith’s Oscars slap.While presenting at the 64thGrammy Awardspre-telecast on Sunday, Bargatze appeared on stage wearing a helmet while presenting in a nod to the moment Smith slappedChris Rockonstage at the 2022Academy Awardslast month.“Now, I want to warn you all that our next presenter is a comedian, if you know what I mean,” said actor and host LeVar Burton said while introducing Bargatze.“So I need to caution everybody, remain in your seats and keep your hands to yourselves. All right?“Bargatze, 43, appeared on stage with a helmet telling the crowd, “They said comedians have to wear these now at awards shows during the joke parts. It doesn’t even cover your face, I think it just focuses where you would hit me … All right, this is stupid, I’ll take it off.“Frazer Harrison/GettyBargatze’s album,The Greatest Average Americanwas nominated for comedy album at theGrammy Awards. Others who were nominated in the category include Chelsea Handler, Louis C.K., Lewis Black, Lavell Crawford and Kevin Hart. Theaward was presentedto C.K. It marked C.K.’s third Grammy win in the category, and first since he admitted to sexual misconduct in 2017.Bargatze’s Netflix specials includeThe Greatest Average AmericanandThe Tennessee Kid.During the Academy Awards late last month, Rock was presenting the award for Best Documentary andsaid, “Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see ya.” Smith’s wifeJada Pinkett Smithhas embraced a low shaved haircut after recently opening upliving with alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.Smith then walked onto the stage and slapped Rock across the face. “Oh wow,” said a seemingly taken-aback Rock as Will made his way back to his seat. “Will Smithjust smacked the s— out of me.““Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!” Smith yelled up to the stage at Rock after taking his seat again.“Wow, dude, it was aG.I. Janejoke,” said Rock — to which Smith replied once again, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!““I’m going to, OK?” Rock replied, before going on to say, “That was the … greatest night in the history of television” and presenting the award.Smith hassince issued a public apologyto Rock following the ordeal, saying in part, “I was out of line and I was wrong.” The Best Actor winnersubsequently resignedfrom the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, claiming his actions were “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.”
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Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze is poking fun atWill Smith’s Oscars slap.While presenting at the 64thGrammy Awardspre-telecast on Sunday, Bargatze appeared on stage wearing a helmet while presenting in a nod to the moment Smith slappedChris Rockonstage at the 2022Academy Awardslast month.“Now, I want to warn you all that our next presenter is a comedian, if you know what I mean,” said actor and host LeVar Burton said while introducing Bargatze.“So I need to caution everybody, remain in your seats and keep your hands to yourselves. All right?“Bargatze, 43, appeared on stage with a helmet telling the crowd, “They said comedians have to wear these now at awards shows during the joke parts. It doesn’t even cover your face, I think it just focuses where you would hit me … All right, this is stupid, I’ll take it off.“Frazer Harrison/GettyBargatze’s album,The Greatest Average Americanwas nominated for comedy album at theGrammy Awards. Others who were nominated in the category include Chelsea Handler, Louis C.K., Lewis Black, Lavell Crawford and Kevin Hart. Theaward was presentedto C.K. It marked C.K.’s third Grammy win in the category, and first since he admitted to sexual misconduct in 2017.Bargatze’s Netflix specials includeThe Greatest Average AmericanandThe Tennessee Kid.During the Academy Awards late last month, Rock was presenting the award for Best Documentary andsaid, “Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see ya.” Smith’s wifeJada Pinkett Smithhas embraced a low shaved haircut after recently opening upliving with alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.Smith then walked onto the stage and slapped Rock across the face. “Oh wow,” said a seemingly taken-aback Rock as Will made his way back to his seat. “Will Smithjust smacked the s— out of me.““Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!” Smith yelled up to the stage at Rock after taking his seat again.“Wow, dude, it was aG.I. Janejoke,” said Rock — to which Smith replied once again, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!““I’m going to, OK?” Rock replied, before going on to say, “That was the … greatest night in the history of television” and presenting the award.Smith hassince issued a public apologyto Rock following the ordeal, saying in part, “I was out of line and I was wrong.” The Best Actor winnersubsequently resignedfrom the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, claiming his actions were “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.”
Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze is poking fun atWill Smith’s Oscars slap.
While presenting at the 64thGrammy Awardspre-telecast on Sunday, Bargatze appeared on stage wearing a helmet while presenting in a nod to the moment Smith slappedChris Rockonstage at the 2022Academy Awardslast month.
“Now, I want to warn you all that our next presenter is a comedian, if you know what I mean,” said actor and host LeVar Burton said while introducing Bargatze.
“So I need to caution everybody, remain in your seats and keep your hands to yourselves. All right?”
Bargatze, 43, appeared on stage with a helmet telling the crowd, “They said comedians have to wear these now at awards shows during the joke parts. It doesn’t even cover your face, I think it just focuses where you would hit me … All right, this is stupid, I’ll take it off.”
Frazer Harrison/Getty
Bargatze’s album,The Greatest Average Americanwas nominated for comedy album at theGrammy Awards. Others who were nominated in the category include Chelsea Handler, Louis C.K., Lewis Black, Lavell Crawford and Kevin Hart. Theaward was presentedto C.K. It marked C.K.’s third Grammy win in the category, and first since he admitted to sexual misconduct in 2017.
Bargatze’s Netflix specials includeThe Greatest Average AmericanandThe Tennessee Kid.
During the Academy Awards late last month, Rock was presenting the award for Best Documentary andsaid, “Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see ya.” Smith’s wifeJada Pinkett Smithhas embraced a low shaved haircut after recently opening upliving with alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss.
Smith then walked onto the stage and slapped Rock across the face. “Oh wow,” said a seemingly taken-aback Rock as Will made his way back to his seat. “Will Smithjust smacked the s— out of me.”
“Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!” Smith yelled up to the stage at Rock after taking his seat again.
“Wow, dude, it was aG.I. Janejoke,” said Rock — to which Smith replied once again, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!”
“I’m going to, OK?” Rock replied, before going on to say, “That was the … greatest night in the history of television” and presenting the award.
Smith hassince issued a public apologyto Rock following the ordeal, saying in part, “I was out of line and I was wrong.” The Best Actor winnersubsequently resignedfrom the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, claiming his actions were “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.”
source: people.com
