<p>Will Smith is trying to get back on social media and the normal life he was living before the night of the Oscars this year when he slapped comedian Chris Rock.&nbsp;<br />
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A few weeks after he shared a video titled, ‘It’s been a minute...’ in which he said that&nbsp;he has been doing a lot of thinking in the recent month and finally he is ready to answer a few questions.<br />
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However, now Smith wants everything to be normal again like it used to be. And as a first step, the 'King Richard' actor shared a bizarre video of how eagerly he's trying to get back to social media.&nbsp;<br />
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Taking to his IG handle, Smith shared a hilarious video of a young gorilla who continuously poking the back of a big gorilla till the latter&nbsp;starts running after the smaller one for irritating him.&nbsp;Through the story, Will somewhere shared his feeling about how badly he wants to return to social media and is testing how people will react to it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video plays with the text, “Me trying to get back on social media.”</p>

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<p>However many of Will's friends and fans gave him big support. In the comments section, Cesar Millan wrote, "Animal kingdom is with you Will."<br />
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One fan writes, ''Fear not, Will. Come back.'' Another fan wrote, “Get back on &amp; turn your comments off until further notice.''<br />
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In the video he shared earlier, Will wrote, ''Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk.”</p>

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<p>He added, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family.”</p>

<p>On Academy night this year,&nbsp;Will took his first Oscar trophy home for his 'King Richard' role.&nbsp;Everything was going fine until,&nbsp;Chris took the stage and made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which probably provoked the actor who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock.<br />
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For his slap, Smith has also issued an apology to Rock multiple times and as a result of his&nbsp;violent action,&nbsp;Academy has also banned him for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>


Will Smith is trying to get back on social media and the normal life he was living before the night of the Oscars this year when he slapped comedian Chris Rock. A few weeks after he shared a video titled, ‘It’s been a minute.

Will Smith is trying to get back on social media and the normal life he was living before the night of the Oscars this year when he slapped comedian Chris Rock. A few weeks after he shared a video titled, ‘It’s been a minute...’ in which he said that he has been doing a lot of thinking in the recent month and finally he is ready to answer a few questions. However, now Smith wants everything to be normal again like it used to be. And as a first step, the 'King Richard' actor shared a bizarre video of how eagerly he's trying to get back to social media. Taking to his IG handle, Smith shared a hilarious video of a young gorilla who continuously poking the back of a big gorilla till the latter starts running after the smaller one for irritating him. Through the story, Will somewhere shared his feeling about how badly he wants to return to social media and is testing how people will react to it. How 'Better Call Saul' outdid 'Breaking Bad' The video plays with the text, “Me trying to get back on social media.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) × However many of Will's friends and fans gave him big support. In the comments section, Cesar Millan wrote, "Animal kingdom is with you Will." One fan writes, ''Fear not, Will. Come back.'' Another fan wrote, “Get back on & turn your comments off until further notice.'' In the video he shared earlier, Will wrote, ''Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) × He added, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family.” On Academy night this year, Will took his first Oscar trophy home for his 'King Richard' role. Everything was going fine until, Chris took the stage and made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which probably provoked the actor who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock. For his slap, Smith has also issued an apology to Rock multiple times and as a result of his violent action, Academy has also banned him for 10 years.

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<p>Looks like, Will Smith still has to face a lot for his controversial Chris Rock's Oscar slapgate. Smith, who&nbsp;has faced a major backlash over his slap and has been banned from the Academy for 10 years, may now face a delay in his most awaited upcoming film 'Emancipation'.<br />
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Backed by Apple and Smith's production house, &nbsp;the movie was set to land in theatres later this year, but now as per the Variety, the makers are planning to postpone the movie to the next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-after-dave-chappelle-gets-tackled-on-stage-chris-rock-jokes-if-it-was-will-smith-476408" hreflang="en">After Dave Chappelle gets tackled on stage, Chris Rock jokes if it was Will Smith</a><br />
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While there is no official date announced but as per the inside sources via Variety, who said,&nbsp;“it’s the unspoken truth” that the drama will not release this year.&nbsp;As per variety, the same source also revealed that internal discussions are going on for the film's release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There's no official announcement by the studio yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, there has been a high buzz for the movie that it&nbsp;could create a major buzz in the next year's award season and could add some prestigious trophies to Apple's bag next year, as well.&nbsp;This will be his first project post the Oscar slap controversy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/bollywood/news-alia-bhatt-is-the-only-indian-top-5-celebrity-influencers-on-instagram-alongwith-zendaya-will-smith-473945" hreflang="en">Alia Bhatt is the only Indian in top 5 celebrity Instagram influencers alongwith Zendaya, Will Smith</a><br />
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Antoine Fuqua's directorial movie is in the post-production and has earlier faced several halts, including the shifting of movie production from Georgia.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie is written by Bill Collage and also stars Ben Foster. As per Variety, the movie tells the story of a runaway slave who tries to escape his plantation owners.<br />
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Meanwhile, Smith, who has been away from the spotlight following Oscar's slap gate&nbsp;was recently <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-visits-india-post-oscar-slapgate-for-this-reason-474059">spotted in Mumbai</a>, India. &nbsp;</p>


Looks like, Will Smith still has to face a lot for his controversial Chris Rock's Oscar slapgate. Smith, who has faced a major backlash over his slap and has been banned from the Academy for 10 years, may now face a delay in his most awaited upcoming film 'Emancipation'.

Looks like, Will Smith still has to face a lot for his controversial Chris Rock's Oscar slapgate. Smith, who has faced a major backlash over his slap and has been banned from the Academy for 10 years, may now face a delay in his most awaited upcoming film 'Emancipation'. Backed by Apple and Smith's production house, the movie was set to land in theatres later this year, but now as per the Variety, the makers are planning to postpone the movie to the next year. After Dave Chappelle gets tackled on stage, Chris Rock jokes if it was Will Smith While there is no official date announced but as per the inside sources via Variety, who said, “it’s the unspoken truth” that the drama will not release this year. As per variety, the same source also revealed that internal discussions are going on for the film's release. There's no official announcement by the studio yet. Although, there has been a high buzz for the movie that it could create a major buzz in the next year's award season and could add some prestigious trophies to Apple's bag next year, as well. This will be his first project post the Oscar slap controversy. Alia Bhatt is the only Indian in top 5 celebrity Instagram influencers alongwith Zendaya, Will Smith Antoine Fuqua's directorial movie is in the post-production and has earlier faced several halts, including the shifting of movie production from Georgia. The movie is written by Bill Collage and also stars Ben Foster. As per Variety, the movie tells the story of a runaway slave who tries to escape his plantation owners. Meanwhile, Smith, who has been away from the spotlight following Oscar's slap gate was recently spotted in Mumbai, India.

Will Smith film 'Emancipation' pushed reportedly following Oscar's slap controversy

<p>Will Smith may have apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars 2022 but the comedian is not ready to talk about the incident just yet.<br />
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During his recent -stand up show in California, Rock only subtly mentioned the incident and instead chose to mock politicians and celebrities.&nbsp;<br />
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During his set, he took digs at the royal family and even Hillary Clinton but only subtly mentioned the Oscar incident.&nbsp;<br />
The comedian said to the crowd that his hearing has returned however, he wouldn't further comment on the slap until he was properly paid.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/before-will-smith-here-are-the-most-controversial-oscars-moments-ever-466725">Before Will Smith's slap, here are the most controversial moments from Oscars history</a><br />
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"I'm OK, I have a whole show and I'm not talking about that until I get paid. Life is good. I got my hearing back," Rock reportedly said.&nbsp;<br />
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At the end of Friday's show, the comedian even received a standing ovation from the crowd.<br />
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Earlier that same day, the Academy's Board of Governors announced they were banning Smith from all events and awards appearances under the Oscars title for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to the band, in a statement, the actor said, "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-reacts-to-academy%E2%80%99s-10-year-ban-for-slapping-chris-rock-i-accept-the-decison-469616">I accept and respect </a>the academy's decision."<br />
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The Academy failed to properly address Smith and the slap, which undoubtedly met the definition of assault, the board of governors said in a statement. Prior to that, Smith had announced his resignation from the Academy and has since publicly apologized to Rock.&nbsp;<br />
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Rock while presenting the best documentary feature award at the 2022 Oscars made a joke about Smith's wife Pinkett Smith's shaved head. Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia areata, star in `G.I. Jane 2` which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock. Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife`s name out of your fu**ing mouth!"&nbsp;<br />
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Will Smith may have apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars 2022 but the comedian is not ready to talk about the incident just yet. During his recent -stand up show in California, Rock only subtly mentioned the incident and instead chose to mock politicians and celebrities.

Will Smith may have apologised to Chris Rock for slapping him at Oscars 2022 but the comedian is not ready to talk about the incident just yet. During his recent -stand up show in California, Rock only subtly mentioned the incident and instead chose to mock politicians and celebrities. During his set, he took digs at the royal family and even Hillary Clinton but only subtly mentioned the Oscar incident. The comedian said to the crowd that his hearing has returned however, he wouldn't further comment on the slap until he was properly paid. Before Will Smith's slap, here are the most controversial moments from Oscars history "I'm OK, I have a whole show and I'm not talking about that until I get paid. Life is good. I got my hearing back," Rock reportedly said. At the end of Friday's show, the comedian even received a standing ovation from the crowd. Earlier that same day, the Academy's Board of Governors announced they were banning Smith from all events and awards appearances under the Oscars title for 10 years. Responding to the band, in a statement, the actor said, "I accept and respect the academy's decision." The Academy failed to properly address Smith and the slap, which undoubtedly met the definition of assault, the board of governors said in a statement. Prior to that, Smith had announced his resignation from the Academy and has since publicly apologized to Rock. Rock while presenting the best documentary feature award at the 2022 Oscars made a joke about Smith's wife Pinkett Smith's shaved head. Rock said he couldn't wait to see Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia areata, star in `G.I. Jane 2` which led Smith to go up on stage and slap Rock. Smith returned to his seat and shouted, "Keep my wife`s name out of your fu**ing mouth!"

Chris Rock says he will not talk about the Oscar slap until he gets 'paid'