'Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct,' the statement read.
after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.
“As the union representing presenters and other performers working on the Oscars, SAG-AFTRA is focused on ensuring our members always work in a safe environment,” SAG-AFTRA said in a statement. “Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct. The incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable.
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