Chris Rock never wants to return to the Oscars: 'Unless I get nominated'
Chris Rock stated he does not plan to return to the Oscars unless he is nominated for an award, following his involvement in the 2022 incident with Will Smith. He expressed a complex view on his relationship with Los Angeles and modern fame, noting that his interest in attending the ceremony has largely diminished.
Comedian Chris Rock has indicated that he has no intention of returning to the Oscars ceremony unless he receives a nomination for his work. Since the incident in 2022, where he was struck on stage by Will Smith following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Rock has avoided the event and maintains that his time as a potential presenter has likely concluded. He expressed a desire that the confrontation had never occurred, though he remains skeptical about his prospects for future recognition.
Rock is currently the director of the film Misty Green and is spending time in Los Angeles, having recently purchased a home there for the winter season. Despite his residence in the city, he describes a complicated relationship with both Hollywood and the nature of modern fame. He argues that the focus of the industry has shifted away from artistic greatness toward simple celebrity, a culture he believes inevitably exposes those who lack true talent. He continues to manage his expectations regarding his professional future in the industry.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
