As the reactions to Will Smith and Chris Rock’s altercation at last night’s Academy Awards continue to trickle in, another familiar face could have been the star of the show by her mere facial expressions.
You have seen a myriad reactions to Will Smith, 57, walking to the stage, smacking Chris Rock, also 57, and returning to his seat while the stunned audience watched. Oscar winner Nyong’o was seated right by Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and her facial expressions while Smith went on a foul-mouth tirade shortly after slapping Rock have Twitter on a meme-fest.
Just like other audience members and viewers worldwide, Nyong’o may have thought the altercation was a premeditated skit, but the series of her reactions pretty much confirmed that it eventually dawned on her that that was nowhere close to reality. The spectacle ensued moments after Rock arrived on stage to present the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The comedian in a supposed moment of jest took a jab at Pinkett’s bald ‘do, suggesting the actress deserves a spot on a remake of 1997’s war drama, G.I Jane.
Her reaction has the world abuzz and fans cannot help but share her disposition.
Here are the funniest tweets:
The Los Angeles police department has since issued a statement saying. “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program.The incident involved one individual slapping another.”
