Joy Beharis ready for 2023Oscars host Jimmy Kimmelto take on last year’sWill Smith/Chris Rockslap at Sunday’sAcademy Awards.

TheKing Richardstar ultimatelyissued an apologyfor his behavior, but was banned from attending all Academy-sanctioned eventsfor the next decade.

“I don’t think they should lean into it, I think they shouldn’t mention it.

Joy Behar on The View, Will Smith and Chris Rock

Joy Behar on ‘The View;’ Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.ABC; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

I loved whatMargaret Cho, our guest, said the other day.

“Chris Rock made $40 million.

I don’t like violence, but, I think you could slap me for $40 million.”

Conservative cohostAlyssa Farah Griffincountered that she hopes the Academy highlights the moment.

“You’ve got to lean into it,” the former Donald Trump associate stressed.