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‘Deuce Bigalow’ Actor Rob Schneider Slams Oscars for Letting ‘Liar, Cheater, Asshole’ Will Smith Get Away with Slapping Chris Rock to Avoid Racism
Comedian Rob Schneider has entered what some are calling uncharted territory after calling Will Smith a “liar,” a “cheat” and a number of other other selection words for bashing his fellow SNL alum Chris Rock.
During the 2022 Oscars, he made a joke about Oscar winner Jada Pinkett Smith’s wife, prompting The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to jump on stage and violently defend his wife. The funnyman turned sharply serious when he also took aim on the Oscars governing body and accused them of being cowards for not getting Smith arrested for the assault that was broadcast continue to exist television.
Schneider, best known for the 1999 film “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo,” suggested that the Academy’s decision not to bring charges was based on fear of appearing racist and branding the institution as paralyzed by political correctness.
While appearing on Australian radio’s “The Kyle & Jackie O Show” with hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson on Tuesday, June 11, the comic criticized Smith, accusing him of “hiding” his true identity for years.
Schneider said he was an elected union official on the time of the blow and was in a precarious position to even speak on behalf of his friend Rock.
“Will Smith is a moron. Will Smith was hiding the fact of who he really was, and it was revealed that night. He’s a real asshole,” the “Waterboy” actor said. “It’s a deep and dark thing to do something like that in front of all these people and a really great, legendary comedian who is literally the best comedian of our generation.”
“I wasn’t allowed to say anything then because we were part of the committee that was going to punish him,” he revealed.
Henderson said that when she first met the “Fresh Prince”, he was the nicest person she had ever met. Schneider then interjected, claiming it was a part of the scam, interrupting and calling Smith, “He’s a liar, a complete fraud.”
The presenter continued to say that she believed he was under extreme emotional and mental duress. The guy interrupted by saying that everybody was under “pressure” but nobody acted the identical way.
“Will is an asshole,” Schneider continued. The thing is how politically correct the Academy is. That they were so cowardly. Because if I did, they might have been taken to jail, but because they were so nervous about being racist or whatever. The point is, violence is what it’s. And whether the colour of your skin or your religion, it doesn’t matter. If you commit a criminal offense in front of other people, you might be dragged out of there.”
Throwback to when Will Smith punched Chris Rock on the Oscars.
– Jada and Will have been separated since 2016. So why the slap?pic.twitter.com/mKqJgxBN6b
— tooXclusive (@tooXclusive_com) October 11, 2023
Sandilands asked: “Didn’t you furthermore may think, ‘Oh, he’s standing up for his lady?’ Didn’t you prefer it?”
Schneider shrugged and said, “It doesn’t matter. You cannot hit one other guy.
When excerpts from the interview hit the net, a lot of Smith’s fans chimed in, telling him to mind his own business.
“It looks like spoiled milk. Worry about it,” one follower of The Neighborhood Talk he wroteand one other wrote: “@iamrobschneider Please don’t interfere in black people’s affairs. We barely know you.
The fan barked, “I won’t ever listen to someone named Schneider try to condemn a black man. Sorry, not sorry.
Some were so outraged by his comment that they wrote, “Will, hit Chris again.”
Others direct their remarks at Schneider: “Go to hell, Deuce Bigalow.”
Go to hell, Deuce Bigalow https://t.co/xiQWRrHr1t
— Ocean Spray (@peaceofASH_) June 12, 2024
This happened a number of days after Smith’s fans took to social media to check whether Rock was joking about Kevin Hart’s wife and asking questions on his uncompromising behavior during that historic night two years ago.
After noting that the “New Jack City” star has made thousands and thousands from various stand-up comedy appearances and a Netflix special through which he detailed his feelings concerning the hitcalled Pinkett Smith ab-chafter which criticized Smith for the assault and apologizing, some fans asked him why he didn’t say he was sorry for his comments.
“I do not support violence and I have never hit anyone” – one person he wrote. “At the same time, Will Smith is a talented actor, Chris Rock is a talented comedian (I loved him in ‘I Love My Wife’). Will apologized and deserves the fans’ support. Did Chris ever apologize for attacking Jada? Words also count.”
Smith was banned from attending the Academy Awards or any Oscar-related events for the following 10 years.
Many waved the Academy member within the face about seeing “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” whilst critics called for the rapper-turned-actor’s performance to be canceled. This is clearly visible within the supporters who’ve remained committed to Smith, uniting with him and showing support with their wallets.
“Oh they’re mad he’s killing the money,” one person teased.
Someone else snapped, “Will Smith, yes #1 on the Box Office with successful summer movie. The Cawcajuns can remain FURIOUS.
In lower than per week, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” became the third highest-grossing film within the four-part series. According to to Box Office Mojo, it grossed greater than $70 million in only five days, greater than half as much as “Bad Boys II,” the series’ second installation in 21 years.