Will Smith Reveals What Denzel Washington Said to Him After Slap To Chris Rock, Says “I Hope The Academy Invites Me Back”

Will Smith Reveals What Denzel Washington Said to Him After Slap To Chris Rock, Says “I Hope The Academy Invites Me Back”

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Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry both talked to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum, 53, during the Sunday, March 27, awards show’s commercial break. As the actor returned to his seat, he was stopped by Bradley Cooper. The A Star Is Born star, 47, put both hands on Smith’s shoulders as they spoke, and Jessica Chastain looked on.

“After the incident with Rock, Smith’s Meredith O. Sullivan, Oscar producer Will Packer and best actor nominee Denzel Washington and Tyler perry came by to talk to Smith during the commercial breaks. In his speech, Smith revealed what Washington said to him.

“Thank you, Dee. Denzel said a few minutes ago, ‘At your highest moment, be careful, that’s when the Devil comes for you,’” Smith said.