Bill Maher is being condemned for his comments on Jada Pinkett Smith in the wake of the Oscars slap controversy.
Many also questioned why Maher was placing the fault on Pinkett Smith when it was her husband who hit Rock.
On Friday (1 April), TV host Maher downplayed Pinkett Smith’s alopecia diagnosis on the latest episode if Real Time with Bill Maher, telling the actor to “just put on a f***ing wig”.
Footage of the incident, filmed from the crowd, shows Pinkett Smith remaining fixed in position as Smith hits the comedian.