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Oscars 2022: Steve Coogan brands Will Smith slap 'an appalling ... (Metro)

The Alan Partridge star described the incident at the Oscars as the 'epitome of all that is twisted and horrible about Hollywood'.

I am heartbroken.’ On Smith’s behaviour, Coogan continued: ‘I think it’s an appalling arrogance, the epitome of everything horrible and twisted about Hollywood. Having said that frankly you either believe in freedom of expression or you don’t… Freedom of expression should be guarded at all costs.’ Steve Coogan has accused Will Smith of ‘appalling arrogance’ for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, describing the incident as ‘the epitome of all that is twisted and horrible about Hollywood’.

'Hollywood at its worst!' Steve Coogan fumes over 'arrogant' Will ... (Daily Express)

STEVE COOGAN furiously hit out at the Hollywood elite as he condemned Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

I am heartbroken.” Steve Coogan discussed the controversial moment while speaking to Clive Anderson on BBC Sounds’ Loose Ends. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith and her hair loss, which is a result of the actress suffering from alopecia. “For all the kind of moral posturing that Hollywood has, I think all Hollywood's moral posturing are always commercial decisions and if they're moral, they're dressed up as moral but they are always bottomline decisions.”

Steve Coogan on Will Smith's Oscars slap: “It's appalling arrogance” (NME.com)

Steve Coogan has shared his thoughts on Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars, describing his actions as "appalling".

The matter is set to be a focal point at The Academy’s next board meeting, slated for April 18. The excuses he made tonight were bullshit.” Speaking on BBC Radio’s Loose Ends about the altercation, Coogan said: “First of all, I think Hollywood showed itself at its absolute worst.

Steve Coogan accuses Will Smith of 'appalling arrogance' after ... (Daily Mail)

The actor, 56, said that the incident was the 'epitome of all that is twisted and horrible about Hollywood' during a chat on on BBC Radio's Loose Ends ...

I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. 'For all the kind of moral posturing that Hollywood has... 'Having said that, frankly you either believe in freedom of expression or you don't. We do have rules. Reaction: Steve Coogan has accused Will Smith of 'appalling arrogance' after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars last week Steve Coogan has accused Will Smith of 'appalling arrogance' after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars last week. 'It was the epitome of all that is twisted and horrible about Hollywood': Steve Coogan accuses Will Smith of 'appalling arrogance' after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

Steve Coogan on Will Smith's Oscar slap: "It's horrifying arrogance" (The Miracle Tech)

Steve Coogan shared his thoughts on Will Smith's feud with Chris Rock at the Oscars, describing the actor's actions as "horrendous arrogance".

Steve Coogan comments on Will Smith Oscars slap: “It's appalling ... (Far Out Magazine)

Following in the footsteps of Rob Reiner and Jim Carrey, Steve Coogan opens up about his thoughts on the Will Smith-Chris Rock altercation at the Oscars.

Coogan said that he agreed with what Jim Carrey and Rob Reiner had to say about the matter since both of them condemned Hollywood in general as well. This year’s Oscars ceremony was defined by one single moment: Will Smith walking up to the stage and slapping Chris Rock across the face. You can’t go up to someone as it were and be racist to their face.

''It's appalling arrogance': Steve Coogan on Will Smith's Oscars slap (Manchester Evening News)

The Alan Partridge star says the shocking altercation was the 'epitome of all that's twisted and horrible about Hollywood'

I did the Tunnel Club. I was almost a right of initiation if you were on the comedy circuit in London," he recalled. I sort of had a best guess. "I thought I did know how to do it. "Years ago there was a place called the Tunnel club. "For all the kind of moral posturing that Hollywood has… Will Smith struck comedian Chris on stage after he made a comment about Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss, which is a result of the actress suffering from alopecia.