Denzel Washington has broken his silence after he witnessed Will SmithSlap Chris RockDuring the ceremony at The Oscars 2022.

The 67-year-old actor described his feelings from the drama-filled night while appearing with author and pastor T.D. JakesPart of his International Leadership Summit, Washington, D.C.

Washington stated that “When the devil ignores your, you know you are doing something wrong.” Wrap. The devil says, “Oh no, leave him alone. He’s my favourite.” However, if the devil is coming at you, it could be because he’s trying something right. “The devil, for whatever reason got hold of him that night.”

During the March 27 show, Rock made a joke G.I. Jane joke about Smith’s wife, Jada pinkett Smith—who suffers from alopecia—leading the Bel-Air: The Fresh Prince alum to charge the stage and slap the comedian across the face. Once he returned to his seat, Smith shouted twice, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f–king mouth.