Chris Rock’s Monologue Was All About #OscarsSoWhite

Comedian Chris Rock is hosting the 88th Annual Academy Awards tonight, with many expecting for him to address #OscarsSoWhite and the current diversity issues plaguing Hollywood—and he did. In his opening monologue, Rock took jabs at the lack of opportunities for black actors and screenwriters, but also didn't hesitate to make fun of his friend Kevin Hart as well as Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Watch the full monologue above, and some reactions to it below.

oscar monologue ended n i jus got extremely sad im not watching a new chris rock hour special
— BRANDON WARDELL (@BRANDONWARDELL) February 29, 2016

LOL at white people on Twitter commenting on how Chris Rock did. Like, ummm, excuse you? This ain't your call.
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) February 29, 2016

There are still "real things to protest," @chrisrock. Like, police violence. And the #FlintWaterCrisis. #Oscars
— deray mckesson (@deray) February 29, 2016

Great observations made by Chris Rock. Put a lot of things in perspective. I mean things we already knew but was good to hear them said.
— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) February 29, 2016

chris rock: gives insightful/witty monologue about race

finishes with "it's dumb to ask women about anything other than their dress" 😐
— nevona (@nevona) February 29, 2016

audience cutaway shot during Chris Rock's monologue pic.twitter.com/DhJFFV8r5x
— jaboukie (@jaboukie) February 29, 2016

Chris Rock’s Monologue Was All About #OscarsSoWhite

He pulled zero punches.

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