Will Smith hits Chris Rock @ 2022 Oscars¶
Will Smith hits Chris Rock @ 2022 Oscars happened in 2022. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
During the 94th Academy Awards, actor Will Smith walked onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face during Rock's presentation for Best Documentary Feature
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Smith%E2%80%93Chris_Rock_slapping_incident
Impact by generation (2022)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 2022 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | no longer living | — |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | no longer living | — |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 98–108 | retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 77–97 | retired |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 58–76 | working–retired |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 42–57 | working |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | 26–41 | working |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | 10–25 | school–working |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | newborn–9 | school |
Last updated: 2026-06-04