Will Smith's 'King Richard' co-star defends his Oscars slap of Chris Rock
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Will Smith's 'King Richard' co-star defends his Oscars slap of Chris Rock

Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who co-starred with Will Smith in "King Richard," defended Smith's decision to slap comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, arguing the First Amendment shouldn't "protect a--holes." "I know that he wanted to protect his wife, and I stand by that," she said. "I stand with him for that."