The comedian has finally addressed Will Smith slapping him at the 2022 Academy Awards. While Chris has remained tight-lipped about the 2022 Oscars incident for nearly a year, during his Selective Outrage special staged in Baltimore, Maryland for Netflix on Saturday night, he didn't hold back on his thoughts about Will's shocking behaviour. "They say, 'words hurt.' Anybody who says 'words hurt' has never been punched in the face.” Chris Rock during his Selective Outrage show staged in Baltimore. Chris then noted that he has no desire to discuss the incident on a talk show.