Chris Rock Reveals the Only Way He'll Ever Return to the Oscars After the Will Smith Slap

It’s been four years since the moment that shook Hollywood, and Chris Rock is finally opening up about whether he’d ever step back onto the Oscars stage. In a new interview with Variety, the comedian made it clear that his return comes with one major condition.“The only way I’ll go back is if I’m nominated,”Rock said, before adding,“and I’m not getting nominated.”So, yeah, it sounds like his Oscars days are officially behind him.

Rock also shut down any hopes of him hosting the show again. He explained that his time in that role has passed, and he’s happy to see the new generation take over, specifically calling out Conan O’Brien and Nikki Glaser for doing a great job. When asked about the infamous 2022 slap from Will Smith, Rock kept things surprisingly light, saying he wishes nothing had happened but downplaying the drama as just part of a“crazy world.”

The interview comes as Rock promotes his new film“Misty Green,”and he seems focused on his future projects rather than looking back. He even noted he doesn’t want to say anything that takes attention away from his co-star Rosalind’s performance. It’s a mature take from someone who lived through one of the most viral moments in awards show history. Would you go back to an event where you were publicly embarrassed, or would you close that chapter for good? Let us know in the comments.