Jessica Chastain opened up to Porter magazine about what it was like to win an Oscar after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock
June 28, 2022 - 22:04 BST Beatriz Colon The 2022 Oscars became one of the most tense and infamous nights in recent Hollywood history after Will Smith abruptly walked up stage and slapped Chris Rock following an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair.Many stars in attendance have spoken out about the shocking moment and what it was like to witness it, as well as its aftermath, with Oscars host Amy Schumer calling the altercation"traumatic.
Speaking for a recent cover shoot for Net-a-Porter's Porter magazine, the actress opened up about how the room felt. Even before knowing whether she would be taking the Oscar home or not, she maintained she was determined to give a bold speech about mental health issues across the United States, which she did.Taking to the stage in a glamorous ombré Gucci gown which faded from rose gold into lilac, after thanking the Academy and those who helped shape her career, she said:"We are coming out of some difficult times that have been filled with a lot of trauma and isolation.