Ricky Gervais Takes Aim at Will Smith, Risks Oscars-Style Backlash With Jaden Smith Joke

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Ricky Gervais Takes Aim at Will Smith, Risks Oscars-Style Backlash With Jaden Smith Joke
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Ricky Gervais’s latest tweet, referencing Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap, has sparked a wave of reactions. The comedian's quip about Jaden Smith's unique hat drew praise for its audacity and humor but also raised concerns about potential retaliation from Will Smith.

Ricky Gervais has once again stirred controversy with a tweet aimed at Will Smith and his family. The comedian, known for his fearless and often brutal humor, took to X (formerly Twitter ) to comment on Jaden Smith 's bizarre headwear at the recent Grammy Awards. Jaden's elaborate black hat, reminiscent of a castle, quickly became a viral sensation, drawing ridicule from fans who compared it to everything from a haunted Minecraft building to a rejected Zoom background.

Capitalizing on the widespread mockery, Ricky Gervais shifted his target to Jaden's famous parents, referencing Chris Rock's infamous joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head that prompted Will Smith's notorious slap at the Oscars. In a tweet responding to a photo of Jaden sporting the peculiar hat, Gervais quipped: 'Maybe he's bald like his mum.'This audacious remark immediately ignited a firestorm of reactions, with fans praising Gervais for his boldness and calling the comment 'absolute gold'. Many acknowledged the inherent risk, warning him that he might provoke a similar backlash from Will Smith. The tweet resonated with those who found humor in the audacity of the joke and the parallels it drew to the Oscars incident. Some comments included: 'You sir, are brilliant,' 'He's gonna slap you!', 'Watch yourself, been some Will Smith sightings on your side of the pond.' and 'Nooo Ricky, don't make Will come over here.' This latest incident highlights Gervais's willingness to push boundaries and court controversy, even at the expense of potentially incurring the wrath of A-list celebrities

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