Will Smith had a night to remember at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. The actor bagged his first ever Oscar for his portrayal of Venus and Serena Williams' father Richard Williams in King Richard.But his win was overshadowed by a shocking incident. A few minutes before winning the Oscar for his memorable performance in the biopic, the 53-year-old landed in hot water for slapping fellow actor and comedian Chris Rock in full public view.Smith took matters into his own hands after Rock made a rather unsavory joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, the actor's wife who suffers from Alopecia -- a health condition that leads to involuntary hair loss. Although the American later "apologized" to the Academy for the incident, it did not sit kindly with tennis fans on social media.Movies@moreoffilmsThe Full Uncensored video of Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock at the #Oscars08:27 AM · Mar 28, 20227181118746The Full Uncensored video of Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock at the #Oscars https://t.co/cGQ3plSEizThey took particular offense to Will Smith's acceptance speech after the win, where he implied that his actions were the result of "love" and even suggested that they were similar to what Richard Williams did to protect his own family.In addition to calling the American out for resorting to physical violence, users on Twitter expressed their displeasure at the way he tried to justify his behaviour."Disgusted that Will Smith used Richard Williams to try & justify his actions. Disgusted," one fan wrote.montrell scaife@mlscaifeDisgusted that Will Smith used Richard Williams to try & justify his actions. Disgusted08:49 AM · Mar 28, 2022686Disgusted that Will Smith used Richard Williams to try & justify his actions. DisgustedRicardo Taylor@sirricardo8I’m a HUGE @willsmith fan but tonight was extremely unprofessional and lacking class. I’m the first to defend the honor of my family. But on television? Then proceed to soil Richard Williams name by using his legacy as justification!? Shameful #disgusting #Oscar #Oscars202209:29 AM · Mar 28, 202281I’m a HUGE @willsmith fan but tonight was extremely unprofessional and lacking class. I’m the first to defend the honor of my family. But on television? Then proceed to soil Richard Williams name by using his legacy as justification!? Shameful #disgusting #Oscar #Oscars2022"Comparing you assaulting someone because he made a joke about your wife to the struggles Richard Williams went through raising his children in Compton is the new definition of idiot privilege," another fan tweeted.Travel Wishes And Dreams@travelwad24Comparing you assaulting someone because he made a joke about your wife to the struggles Richard Williams went through raising his children in Compton is the new definition of idiot privilege @willsmith @chrisrock #Oscars202208:52 AM · Mar 28, 202221729Comparing you assaulting someone because he made a joke about your wife to the struggles Richard Williams went through raising his children in Compton is the new definition of idiot privilege @willsmith @chrisrock #Oscars2022Mr.RealEstate@stevenpbraggI just lost a lot of respect for Will Smith. Being a LOVE vessel doesn't require slapping someone on National television to say the least. Something else is going on and it's NOT Richard Williams story. #Angry08:52 AM · Mar 28, 202219I just lost a lot of respect for Will Smith. Being a LOVE vessel doesn't require slapping someone on National television to say the least. Something else is going on and it's NOT Richard Williams story. #Angry"I think Richard Williams should be given a chance to portray Will Smith, beat the shit out of Chris Rock, and win an Oscar of his own. It’s only fair," one user joked.Scott Nover@ScottNoverI think Richard Williams should be given a chance portray Will Smith, beat the shit out of Chris Rock, and win an Oscar of his own. It’s only fair.08:50 AM · Mar 28, 2022193I think Richard Williams should be given a chance portray Will Smith, beat the shit out of Chris Rock, and win an Oscar of his own. It’s only fair.Angela Moschetta@ammnoseitallHow is @TheAcademy allowing Will Smith to stay in that theater and remain eligible for an Oscar? That was DISGRACEFUL and representative of the absolute worst of Richard Williams.08:39 AM · Mar 28, 20225How is @TheAcademy allowing Will Smith to stay in that theater and remain eligible for an Oscar? That was DISGRACEFUL and representative of the absolute worst of Richard Williams.""I look like the crazy father, Just like they said about Richard Williams" - Will Smith. Champions Venus and Serena Williams honestly don't deserved to have their dad dragged into whatever this was," another user wrote.Karen DaltonBeninato@kbeninato"I look like the crazy father, Just like they said about Richard Williams." - Will Smith Champions Venus and Serena honestly don't deserved to have their dad dragged into whatever this was.08:47 AM · Mar 28, 2022376"I look like the crazy father, Just like they said about Richard Williams." - Will Smith Champions Venus and Serena honestly don't deserved to have their dad dragged into whatever this was.Tim Ring@timringTVWill Smith trying to justify slapping Chris Rock by blaming love and comparing himself to Richard Williams is some serious nonsense. Richard Williams is probably like, don’t be roping me into this mess.08:53 AM · Mar 28, 2022403Will Smith trying to justify slapping Chris Rock by blaming love and comparing himself to Richard Williams is some serious nonsense. Richard Williams is probably like, don’t be roping me into this mess.Many fans were of the opinion that Will Smith's actions ruined what should have been an extraordinary moment for Venus and Serena Williams. Several blamed the actor for selfishly making the night all about himself instead of what it should have been about all along -- a tribute to Richard Williams."Staged or not, Will Smith's ruined this night for the Williams sisters and that is REALLY unfair. Instead of talking about the film & Richard Williams everyone is talking about Will Smith & Chris Rock. That is really selfish and nothing can excuse it," one account tweeted.AWORKINGWARDROBE℠@awrkngwardrobeStaged or not, Will Smith's ruined this night for the Williams sisters and that is REALLY unfair. Instead of talking about the film & Richard Williams everyone is talking about Will Smith & Chris Rock. That is really selfish and nothing can excuse it. #Oscars202208:53 AM · Mar 28, 20226Staged or not, Will Smith's ruined this night for the Williams sisters and that is REALLY unfair. Instead of talking about the film & Richard Williams everyone is talking about Will Smith & Chris Rock. That is really selfish and nothing can excuse it. #Oscars2022melina ⚾︎@keekayseagerNOT WILL SMITH SAYING “RICHARD WILLIAMS WAS A FIERCE DEFENDER OF HIS FAMILY” AFTER WHAT JUST WENT DOWN 08:42 AM · Mar 28, 202220NOT WILL SMITH SAYING “RICHARD WILLIAMS WAS A FIERCE DEFENDER OF HIS FAMILY” AFTER WHAT JUST WENT DOWN 😭😭😭😭😭"I just feel awful, foremost, for the Williams family, who put so much into making this movie the best it could be, and didn’t do anything to deserve how this night imploded," Racquet Magazine Senior Editor Ben Rothenberg tweeted.Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergI just feel awful, foremost, for the Williams family, who put so much into making this movie the best it could be, and didn’t do anything to deserve how this night imploded.08:59 AM · Mar 28, 20222864279I just feel awful, foremost, for the Williams family, who put so much into making this movie the best it could be, and didn’t do anything to deserve how this night imploded.Rebecca Winter@SkyCatch_Her@FlipBlue2022 @BenRothenberg Totally agree. Also hated his speech about protecting all the women who worked with him on the film. The young actresses playing the girls, ok, but Aunjanue Ellis? She's an adult colleague who he should be honored to work with but doesn't need his protection.09:37 AM · Mar 28, 2022292@FlipBlue2022 @BenRothenberg Totally agree. Also hated his speech about protecting all the women who worked with him on the film. The young actresses playing the girls, ok, but Aunjanue Ellis? She's an adult colleague who he should be honored to work with but doesn't need his protection."Between Jane Campion's "Venus and Serena Williams, you don’t play against the men” speech and Will Smith's “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family” Oscar speech justifying his assault, no one has been through it more than the Williams sisters this awards season," another account wrote.Gayle Sequeira@ProjectSeestraBetween Jane Campion's "Venus, Serena, you don’t play against the men” speech and Will Smith's “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family” #Oscars speech justifying his assault, no one has been through it more than the Williams sisters this awards season08:49 AM · Mar 28, 202219136Between Jane Campion's "Venus, Serena, you don’t play against the men” speech and Will Smith's “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family” #Oscars speech justifying his assault, no one has been through it more than the Williams sisters this awards seasonWill Smith's win marked the only Academy Award for King Richard, a movie produced by Venus and Serena WilliamsVenus and Serena Williams could collect only one Academy Award as Executive ProducersKing Richard had six Oscar nominations, but barring Will Smith, none of the others managed to bear fruit for Venus Williams and Serena Williams, who were present in their capacity as Executive Producers.In the Best Picture category, the film lost to CODA. Aunjanue Ellis, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the sisters' mother Oracene Price, missed out on the award to Ariana DeBose (West Side Story).Variety@VarietyHere's the moment Billie Eilish and FINNEAS won the #Oscar for Best Original Song for "No Time To Die." bit.ly/3IP7K1308:27 AM · Mar 28, 20223120667Here's the moment Billie Eilish and FINNEAS won the #Oscar for Best Original Song for "No Time To Die." bit.ly/3IP7K13 https://t.co/7DM09v96qMBeyonce's 'Be Alive' lost in the Best Original Song category to Billie Eilish's 'No Time To Die'. In the technical department, Zach Baylin did not stand a chance against Kenneth Brannagh (Belfast) for Best Original Screenplay whereas Pamela Martin was second-best to Joe Walker (Dune) in the category of Best Film Editing.Also Check Out: Miami Open 2022 Results