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Rob Lowe says he was happy after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars

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What happened

Rob Lowe has revealed he was “the only person happy” when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, hoping the shocking incident would overshadow his infamous 1989 Academy Awards performance.

Key facts

  • Rob Lowe has revealed he was “the only person happy” when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, hoping the shocking incident would overshadow his infamous 1989 Academy Awards performance.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:46:35 UTC.

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  3. Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp

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  5. Two giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit

  6. Rob Lowe says he was happy after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars

  7. At least 27 dead after two mass shootings in South Africa, police say

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