G.I. Jane joke explained: Meaning of Chris Rock's comment about Jada Pinkett Smith at Oscars 2022 explored
Will Smith had slapped Chris Rock on stage for joking about his wife (Image via Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
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Meaning of Chris Rock’s joke
Chris Rock's joke was not well received by
Will Smith due to the former's G.I. Jane reference. The word G.I. Jane refers to a female number in the U.S. Armed Forces.
It is the nickname of a girl who is into the military, is strong and aggressive, and breaks into a traditionally all-male occupation or hobby. It is also the name of a 1997 film with Demi Moore in the lead, playing a female Naval officer who successfully makes it through Navy SEAL training.
Will Smith approaches Chris Rock on stage during the 94th Oscars (Image via Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance was a result of alopecia, due to which she shaved her head in 2021. Moore’s character in the 1997 film was also bald, which reportedly led to a joke by Rock.
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