Chris Rock sure knows how to entertain a large audience and make them laugh. The iconic funny man held nothing back when he hosted the 2016 Academy Awards on Sunday, February 28. Rock made a joke out of some A-listers, which included an off-color joke regarding the unbelievably famous Rihanna.
The 51-year-old comedian reminded everyone how funny he really is by starting the show ranting about Hollywood's racism. “Is Hollywood racist?” he asked the audience. “You’re damn right Hollywood’s racist.” He also stated that if there's a nomination for the hosts, he will not get the job because he's Black.
Rock's jokes were not only aimed at the hierarchy in Hollywood, however, as he tackled the subject of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith boycotting the Oscars.
“Jada got mad, she said she’s not coming. Doesn’t she have a TV show?" he said. "Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s panties – I wasn’t invited!”
Chris Rock skewers Jada Pinkett Smith with a Rihanna joke during #Oscars monologue https://t.co/MX9tMrZH59 pic.twitter.com/zqgMSzjWSp
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After learning about the joke, Rihanna couldn't help but react to it. "Chris’ joke was epic! She laughed her a** off at it,” the source told HollywoodLife exclusively. “But not only was it funny, it was also true. She’d never invite Chris into her kitchen like that.”
Although Chris may not be the 28-year-old "Work" singer's type, the source did explain that she finds him funny.
“She thinks he’s funny and one of the best comedians of all time, but she’s not looking to laugh in the bedroom. She’s looking to shake, rattle, and roll!” the source revealed.
Now that Rihanna responded to Rock's joke, we are waiting to hear from Jada pretty soon as well.
