In 1st remarks since Oscars slap, Chris Rock says he's 'still kind of processing what happened'

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Comedian Chris Rock is performing in public Wednesday for the first time since Oscar-winning actor Will Smith slapped him during the Oscars.

The crowd would not stop cheering for Rock, according to ABC News. The comedian reportedly became visibly emotional, wiping tears from his face.

"I'm still kind of processing what happened," said Rock according to audio from the show obtained by Variety."So ... at some point, I'll talk about [the slap.]" "Jada, I love you. 'G.I. Jane 2,' can't wait to see it," Rock said while presenting an award, comparing Pinkett Smith to Demi Moore's"G.I. Jane" character, who had a buzz cut in the 1997 film.

A day later, Smith issued an apology to the comedian, to the academy and to viewers at home, saying he was"out of line" and that his actions are"not indicative of the man I want to be." The Los Angeles Police Department said Sunday it was aware of what happened but was not pursuing an investigation because the person involved declined to file a police report.

 

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