Entertainer and previous Tonight Show have Jay Leno said something regarding Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars last month.

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Leno, who considered Smith a "hero," said that the most stunning second to him came after the slap.

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"As far as I might be concerned, what's most upsetting wasn't the slap,

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since he was somewhat sneering after he slapped [Rock],"

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Leno told the Palm Beach Daily News this week.

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"It was the hollering of the indecencies. Then, at that point, you go, 'Hold up.

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What's happening here? This is genuine resentment.

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After the episode, the Academy said it would "follow an authority interaction that will require half a month.

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Leno was doubtful.

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"What are you exploring?" he said. "It must be the most kept attack ever.

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