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March 28, 2022

2168 US adults surveyed

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On stage at the Academy Awards, comedian Chris Rock made a joke at the expense of Jada Pinkett Smith. Her husband Will Smith responded by walking on stage and hitting Chris Rock. Do you think Smith’s actions were or were not acceptable?

Conducted March 28, 2022

YouGov surveyed 2168 US adults

22%
61%
18%
On stage at the Academy Awards, comedian Chris Rock made a joke at the expense of Jada Pinkett Smith. Her husband Will Smith responded by walking on stage and hitting Chris Rock. Do you think Smith’s actions were or were not acceptable?

Conducted March 28, 2022

YouGov surveyed 2168 US adults

By:
22%
61%
18%

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