Jim Carrey on Will Smith getting standing ovation at Oscars: ‘Hollywood is just spineless’

Jim Carrey slammed Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Annual Academy Awards as he believes that Hollywood is ‘spineless’ for giving an standing ovation to King Richard actor for winning the Oscar.

Reacting to the dramatic moment happened at the prestigious award ceremony, the actor - comedian told CBS Mornings' Gayle King that he would have sued Smith for $200 million if it were him hosting the show.

The Mask actor said, “I was sickened by the standing ovation. Hollywood is just spineless en masse and it really felt like this is a really clear indication that we aren’t the cool club anymore.”

The 60-year-old actor went on about how disgraceful the slap was for Chris Rock.

“I’d have announced this morning that I was suing Will for $200 million because that video is going to be there forever, it’s going to be ubiquitous,” Carrey added.

He further stated, “That insult is gonna last a very long time. If you want to yell from the audience and show disapproval or say something on Twitter (that’s fine). But you do not have the right to walk up on stage and smack somebody in the face because they said words.”

“(The slap) came out of nowhere because Will has something going on inside him that’s frustrated,” Carrey concluded. 

“I wish him the best. I have nothing against Will Smith. He’s done great things, but that was not a good moment. It cast a shadow over everyone’s shining moment last night… It was a selfish moment.”