It was the slap heard around the world, as Hollywood’s night of nights descended into farce.

Will Smith leapt to the stage during the Oscars and struck Chris Rock in the face after Rock mocked the appearance of  Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, who has alopecia.

Smith went on to win an Oscar, receive a standing ovation, and celebrate his win at Vanity Fair’s after party. He issued a formal apology late the following day.

Even by Hollywood’s standards it was a bizarre night, and the assault on live TV overshadowed the recognition given to some of the world’s best filmmakers and actors.

Today on Please Explain Bianca Hall is joined by culture editor-at-large Michael Idato, who was at the Oscars.

It was the slap heard around the world, as Hollywood&rsquo;s night of nights descended into farce. Will Smith leapt to the stage during the Oscars and struck Chris Rock in the face after Rock mocked the appearance of&nbsp; Smith&rsquo;s wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, who has alopecia. Smith went on to win an Oscar, receive a standing ovation, and celebrate his win at Vanity Fair&rsquo;s after party. He issued a formal apology late the following day. Even by Hollywood&rsquo;s standards it was a bizarre night, and the assault on live TV overshadowed the recognition given to some of the world&rsquo;s best filmmakers and actors. Today on Please Explain Bianca Hall is joined by culture editor-at-large Michael Idato, who was at the Oscars.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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