The images are from the 2017 Academy Awards
An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows the expressions of Academy Awards attendees after actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage. Verdict: False The images show the reactions of various celebrities after the wrong film was announced as the winner of the Best Picture category at the 2017 Academy Awards. Smith slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke regarding his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her shaved head during the Academy Awards March 27, according to Variety. Rock declined to press charges against the actor, the outlet reported. The meme, posted March 28 on Facebook, includes a collage of images that feature singer John Legend, actor Meryl Streep, former WWE wrestler and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and other actors exhibiting seemingly alarmed and shocked looks. The caption of the post claims all of the photos were taken shortly after Smith hit Rock on stage.
