Oscars 2022: Nicole Kidman's viral 'reaction' happened before Will Smith-Chris Rock's feud

Global audiences tuned into Oscars 2022 were in for a shock as Will Smith packed a punch at comedian Chris Rock, owing to latter's joke on Will's wife Ja Pinkett Smith. Celebrities present at ceremony gave astounding reactions as series of events transpired, glimpses of which have been making rounds on internet. 

One such reaction that caught netizens' eye was that of Oscar nominee Nicole Kidman. A picture of Kidman giving an amused reaction to Will-Chris' altercation is being shared by many, however, glimpse comes way before drama occurred. According to Page Six reports, Kidman's glimpse was captured even before Oscars 2022 started brocasting. 

Nicole Kidman's viral reaction occurred before Will Smith & Chris Rock's feud

Best Actress nominee was captured sitting in her gown, giving out a rar perplexed reaction with eyes wide open, as if jumping out of her seat. With many assuming picture came as a reaction to altercation, it was taken 'around 4:30 p.m. PT' when guests were taking ir seats. Her reaction came three hours before slap. 

According to Vulture, photographer who ed Kidman's candid moment revealed actual story behind it. Myung Chun told publication how Kidman was excited to see Jessica Chastain across room. photographer ded, "Kidman n reached out her arms and waved to her with both hands. ... Shortly reafter, Chastain walked over to greet Kidman and her husband Keith Urban."

Apart from Nicole, reaction of Lupita Nyong’o, who sat behind Smith as he shouted out at Rock, has also been trending. "Lupita Nyongo is all of us slowing realizing it’s not a bit, and Will is M m #Oscars2022,” a fan wrote as he shared clip. 

Will Smith issues apology for 'unacceptable' behaviour 

Will Smith posted a letter of apology via social media, quipping that his behaviour was 'unacceptable and inexcusable', but a joke on his wife was too much for him to take. "Jokes at my expense are a part of job, but a joke about Ja’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally. I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong," an excerpt from his statement re. 

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