Jimmy Kimmel addresses Will Smith-Chris Rock Slap at 2023 Oscars (video)

At the 2023 Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the show by introducing a team to prevent any unexpected incidents. He addressed the incident from the previous year, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 ceremony. Despite the incident, Smith later went on to win the Best Actor award for his role in King Richard. During the show, Kimmel humorously mentioned the previous year’s incident and the measures in place to ensure everyone’s safety. He also joked about the Academy’s crisis team and how they would handle any violence or unpredictable events. Kimmel then identified some of the audience members who would serve as additional security.

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