How Chris Rock celebrated the Oscars 2023 far-off from Hollywood

From the Dolby Theater to Miami, Hollywood’s biggest stars are sure to have had a rocking Sunday night.

One year later Chris Rock served as a presenter at the 2022 Oscars – and was punched by an attendee Will Smith— the comedian decided to stay far away from the awards ceremony venue. Instead, he made an unexpected appearance at a viewing party across the country.

Chris surprised his fellow comedian Whitney Cummings when she hosted a watch party with Vanity Fair and Xeomin at the Four Seasons Hotel in Surfside, Fla. on March 12.

And according to video captured by an attendee, Whitney was completely shocked by the visitor. “What the hell?” She said. “Chris Rock is in the damn building!”

Instead of getting the red carpet ready, Chris kept things casual in a white t-shirt, baseball cap, black pants and a pair of headphones around his neck. As for Whitney, she celebrated Hollywood’s glamorous night at the 305 with a red hot dress.

While it’s unclear how much of the show Chris actually watched at the party, viewers across the country witnessed the host Jimmy Kimmel repeatedly address the now infamous confrontation on stage.