<p>Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that comedian Chris Rock had once asked her out on a date amid divorce rumours from her husband Will Smith. Pinkett Smith recently revealed that she has been separated from Will Smith since 2016 but the couple remain legally married.&nbsp;<br />
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While speaking to People, Jada added that when Chris shared his wish with her, she clarified that she was still married to Will.<br />
Jada told People, “I think every summer all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce. And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce. So he called me and basically he was like, ‘I'd love to take you out.’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Well, aren't you and Will getting a divorce?’ I was like, ‘No. Chris, those are just rumours.’ He was appalled. And he profusely apologised and that was that.”</p>

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<p>The incident clearly happened a few years before the infamous Oscar slap incident. Jada also gave more details of that incident in her interview and admitted that she hasn't spoken to Chris since then.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Chris Rock had apologised to Jada after the Oscar slap incident</strong><br />
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At Oscars 2022, Jada's husband Will Smith walked up on the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock for commenting on Jada's buzz cut. Jada suffers from alopecia.&nbsp;<br />
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In the interview, Jada said&nbsp;Chris came downstage after the incident to speak to her.<br />
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“Chris came down to the end of the stage and tried to apologise to me. He said, ‘I didn't mean you any harm.’ I said, ‘I can't talk about this now, Chris. This is some old s---.’ I thought this was [about] the Oscar 2016 and … their stuff that they had before I even came into the picture in the late ‘80s. I’ve got to leave that to Will and Chris to talk about, but they got their stuff for sure," she said.</p>

<p><strong>About 2016 Oscars</strong><br />
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In 2016, Jada supported the #OscarsSoWhite movement and called for a boycott of the award show. The same year, Chris was hosting the show and had made jokes about Jada. She said that she didn't "really recognise the level of pressure [Chris] might've been under” at that time.<br />
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While speaking to People, Jada added that she probably should have told him that even though she was talking about the Oscars, she wished him the best. The actress also stated that after the Oscar slap gate, Chris called her and they both apologised to each other.<br />
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Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that comedian Chris Rock had once asked her out on a date amid divorce rumours from her husband Will Smith. Pinkett Smith recently revealed that she has been separated from Will Smith since 2016 but the couple remain legally married.

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that comedian Chris Rock had once asked her out on a date amid divorce rumours from her husband Will Smith. Pinkett Smith recently revealed that she has been separated from Will Smith since 2016 but the couple remain legally married. While speaking to People, Jada added that when Chris shared his wish with her, she clarified that she was still married to Will. Jada told People, “I think every summer all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce. And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce. So he called me and basically he was like, ‘I'd love to take you out.’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Well, aren't you and Will getting a divorce?’ I was like, ‘No. Chris, those are just rumours.’ He was appalled. And he profusely apologised and that was that.” Also read: Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she is separated from Will Smith since 2016 The incident clearly happened a few years before the infamous Oscar slap incident. Jada also gave more details of that incident in her interview and admitted that she hasn't spoken to Chris since then. Chris Rock had apologised to Jada after the Oscar slap incident At Oscars 2022, Jada's husband Will Smith walked up on the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock for commenting on Jada's buzz cut. Jada suffers from alopecia. In the interview, Jada said Chris came downstage after the incident to speak to her. “Chris came down to the end of the stage and tried to apologise to me. He said, ‘I didn't mean you any harm.’ I said, ‘I can't talk about this now, Chris. This is some old s---.’ I thought this was [about] the Oscar 2016 and … their stuff that they had before I even came into the picture in the late ‘80s. I’ve got to leave that to Will and Chris to talk about, but they got their stuff for sure," she said. About 2016 Oscars In 2016, Jada supported the #OscarsSoWhite movement and called for a boycott of the award show. The same year, Chris was hosting the show and had made jokes about Jada. She said that she didn't "really recognise the level of pressure [Chris] might've been under” at that time. While speaking to People, Jada added that she probably should have told him that even though she was talking about the Oscars, she wished him the best. The actress also stated that after the Oscar slap gate, Chris called her and they both apologised to each other. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Actor Sean Penn recently got visibly agitated while discussing the infamous slapping incident involving Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony.&nbsp;Penn spoke to Variety recently and called out Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the 2022 Oscars. Minutes later Smith went on to win Best Actor that night for King Richard, delivering an emotional speech. Following the show, Smith attended afterparties celebrating the win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith was eventually banned by the Academy from its committee as well as from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years.&nbsp;<br />
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“I don’t know Will Smith. I met him once. He seemed very nice when I met him. He was so f---ing good in King Richard," Penn prefaced his comments to Variety.</p>

<p>Penn then continued, "So why the f--- did you just spit on yourself and everybody else with this stupid f---ing thing? Why did I go to f---ing jail for what you just did? And you’re still sitting there? Why are you guys standing and applauding his worst moment as a person?"<br />
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Penn was livid that the Academy had not invited Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky to speak at the ceremony. Penn has been a strong advocate for the people of Ukraine during their ongoing war with Russia.<br />
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"The Oscars producer thought, ‘Oh, he’s (Zelensky) not light-hearted enough.’ Well, guess what you got instead? Will Smith," Penn told Variety.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Will Smith 'slapgate' at the Oscars</strong><br />
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At the Oscars 2022, Smith stormed the stage, slapping Rock across the face after the comedian made a joke referencing Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness. She suffers from alopecia.<br />
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Smith yelled at Rock to "keep my wife's name out your f---ing mouth!" as a shocked audience looked on.&nbsp;<br />
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"This f---ing bulls--- wouldn’t have happened with Zelensky," Penn said recalling the moment. "Will Smith would never have left that chair to be part of stupid violence. It never would have happened."<br />
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Penn was evidently distraught with the incident and said his only option was to destroy his two Oscars.<br />
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"I thought, ‘Well, f---, you know? I’ll give them to Ukraine. They can be melted down to bullets they can shoot at the Russians'," he said.<br />
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Last year when Penn paid a visit to Ukraine and met Zelensky, the actor showed his support by giving the leader one of his Oscars. The actor was presented with the Order of Merit by Zelensky.</p>

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Actor Sean Penn recently got visibly agitated while discussing the infamous slapping incident involving Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony. Penn spoke to Variety recently and called out Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the 2022 Oscars.

Actor Sean Penn recently got visibly agitated while discussing the infamous slapping incident involving Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony. Penn spoke to Variety recently and called out Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the 2022 Oscars. Minutes later Smith went on to win Best Actor that night for King Richard, delivering an emotional speech. Following the show, Smith attended afterparties celebrating the win. Smith was eventually banned by the Academy from its committee as well as from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years. “I don’t know Will Smith. I met him once. He seemed very nice when I met him. He was so f---ing good in King Richard," Penn prefaced his comments to Variety. Penn then continued, "So why the f--- did you just spit on yourself and everybody else with this stupid f---ing thing? Why did I go to f---ing jail for what you just did? And you’re still sitting there? Why are you guys standing and applauding his worst moment as a person?" Penn was livid that the Academy had not invited Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky to speak at the ceremony. Penn has been a strong advocate for the people of Ukraine during their ongoing war with Russia. "The Oscars producer thought, ‘Oh, he’s (Zelensky) not light-hearted enough.’ Well, guess what you got instead? Will Smith," Penn told Variety. Will Smith 'slapgate' at the Oscars At the Oscars 2022, Smith stormed the stage, slapping Rock across the face after the comedian made a joke referencing Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness. She suffers from alopecia. Smith yelled at Rock to "keep my wife's name out your f---ing mouth!" as a shocked audience looked on. "This f---ing bulls--- wouldn’t have happened with Zelensky," Penn said recalling the moment. "Will Smith would never have left that chair to be part of stupid violence. It never would have happened." Penn was evidently distraught with the incident and said his only option was to destroy his two Oscars. "I thought, ‘Well, f---, you know? I’ll give them to Ukraine. They can be melted down to bullets they can shoot at the Russians'," he said. Last year when Penn paid a visit to Ukraine and met Zelensky, the actor showed his support by giving the leader one of his Oscars. The actor was presented with the Order of Merit by Zelensky. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sean Penn blasts Will Smith for Oscar slap: Why did I go to f*****g jail for what you just did

<p>Hollywood actor Steven Spielberg went to all lengths to make Will Smith agree to&nbsp;his movie <em>Men in Black</em>, which went on to become iconic. The Oscar-winning actor revealed recently that he was not at all interested in playing Agent J in the movie. However, it was Steven who eventually made him say yes to the role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his latest appearance on Kevin Hart’s <em>Hart to Heart</em> show, the actor recalled how he was about to say no to the 1997 movie that went on to become a blockbuster.</p>

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<p>Talking to Hart, Will revealed that he got the offer of the film just after his 1996’s <em>Independence Day.</em>&nbsp;Both films had the aliens as the main subject, and this was the main reason why Will was happy to play the role.&nbsp;Will said he just “didn’t want to make two alien movies back to back.”</p>

<p>Despite what Smith's choice was, Spielberg, who was the executive producer of <em>Men in Black</em>, made him say yes. During the interview, the actor shared that Steven sent a helicopter to his home. Yes, you are reading it right, he sent an actual helicopter.&nbsp;<br />
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“I was in New York. To talk to me. … It landed at his house. And he had me at hello. … And it was the first time I ever had lemonade with carbonated water. You can’t say no to that.”</p>

<p>“He said the coldest shit,” Will told before adding,&nbsp;“He said, ‘Tell me, tell me why you don’t want to make my movie. And he was the producer. … And he put the ellipsis at the end, it was the dot, dot, dot. … If he had continued, he would have said, ‘Joker, you know I made Jaws, right? You know I made E.T.'”</p>

<p>Smith went on to play the role of Agent J in the three <em>Men in Black </em>films. After the 1997 film <em>Men in Black,</em> the actor reprised his role in its two sequels, <em>Men in Black 2 </em>and <em>Men in Black 3.</em><br />
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During the latest episode of Kevin Hart’s show, the actor said that several times he lost the roles that went to become iconic, but it was his former manager and longtime business partner James Lassiter, who made his sign some of the most notable projects and roles of his career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the same Smith said Lassiter was “the arbiter of taste”.</p>

<p>“In the heyday, the 10 movies I made at the top of my career, JL was choosing the films,” he said. “He just, he just had an eye, I didn’t want to make Pursuit of Happiness. I didn’t want to make Ali. … And JL picked <em>Men in Black</em>. I kind of understood <em>Men in Black</em> a little bit but I didn’t want to make <em>Men in Black</em>.”</p>

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Hollywood actor Steven Spielberg went to all lengths to make Will Smith agree to his movie Men in Black, which went on to become iconic. The Oscar-winning actor revealed recently that he was not at all interested in playing Agent J in the movie.

Hollywood actor Steven Spielberg went to all lengths to make Will Smith agree to his movie Men in Black, which went on to become iconic. The Oscar-winning actor revealed recently that he was not at all interested in playing Agent J in the movie. However, it was Steven who eventually made him say yes to the role. During his latest appearance on Kevin Hart’s Hart to Heart show, the actor recalled how he was about to say no to the 1997 movie that went on to become a blockbuster. Emily Blunt is 'so ready' to reunite with Tom Cruise for Edge of Tomorrow 2: I would love... Talking to Hart, Will revealed that he got the offer of the film just after his 1996’s Independence Day. Both films had the aliens as the main subject, and this was the main reason why Will was happy to play the role. Will said he just “didn’t want to make two alien movies back to back.” Despite what Smith's choice was, Spielberg, who was the executive producer of Men in Black, made him say yes. During the interview, the actor shared that Steven sent a helicopter to his home. Yes, you are reading it right, he sent an actual helicopter. “I was in New York. To talk to me. … It landed at his house. And he had me at hello. … And it was the first time I ever had lemonade with carbonated water. You can’t say no to that.” “He said the coldest shit,” Will told before adding, “He said, ‘Tell me, tell me why you don’t want to make my movie. And he was the producer. … And he put the ellipsis at the end, it was the dot, dot, dot. … If he had continued, he would have said, ‘Joker, you know I made Jaws, right? You know I made E.T.'” Smith went on to play the role of Agent J in the three Men in Black films. After the 1997 film Men in Black, the actor reprised his role in its two sequels, Men in Black 2 and Men in Black 3. During the latest episode of Kevin Hart’s show, the actor said that several times he lost the roles that went to become iconic, but it was his former manager and longtime business partner James Lassiter, who made his sign some of the most notable projects and roles of his career. Talking about the same Smith said Lassiter was “the arbiter of taste”. “In the heyday, the 10 movies I made at the top of my career, JL was choosing the films,” he said. “He just, he just had an eye, I didn’t want to make Pursuit of Happiness. I didn’t want to make Ali. … And JL picked Men in Black. I kind of understood Men in Black a little bit but I didn’t want to make Men in Black.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Will Smith has recently taken to his social media accounts, Instagram and X (Twitter), to lend his support to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. As a member of SAG-AFTRA, Smith emphasised the significance of this moment for both guilds. In his heartfelt post, Smith addressed the importance of "ACTING" and highlighted that SAG-AFTRA, along with their fellow writers from WGA, have been on strike since May 2 and July 14, respectively. Their main demand is to engage in fair contract negotiations with studios and to curtail the influence of artificial intelligence in screenwriting and acting. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation appreciated Smith's backing with a grateful response.</p>

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<h2><strong>Will Smith reflects on his 30-year career</strong></h2>

<p>Reflecting on his own illustrious 30-plus-year acting career, Smith expressed his occasional feelings of being that young kid from Philadelphia who somehow made it this far. He acknowledged how fortunate he has been to work in the acting profession and attributed part of his success to his friend, teacher, and mentor, Aaron Speiser, whom he affectionately calls "coach." Smith recounted how Speiser's guidance has helped him overcome moments of self-doubt and reaffirm his belonging in the industry.</p>

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<h2><strong>Will Smith's full statement</strong></h2>

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<p>I wanna talk for a second about ACTING. As some of yall mighta heard, my guild, @SAGAFTRA are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession. 33 years into my career as an actor and there are still some days when I feel like I’m that kid from Philly who’s on borrowed time, even though I know I’ve been extraordinarily blessed and lucky to have worked as an actor all this time. It’s thanks to my friend, my teacher and my mentor @aaronspeiser whom I fondly refer to as ‘coach’ that those days when I feel like I don’t belong are fewer and further between. Coach invited me to an acting class the other day and I met a group of our talented next generation of actors and they amazed and inspired me!</p>

<p>I’m grateful to coach for continuing to support these talented hopefuls in this art-form that I love and have been lucky enough to work in for three decades of my life! Thanks COACH! 📷 @aidan."</p>

<h2><strong>The importance of Will Smith's endorsement of strikes</strong></h2>

<p>As the strikes continue and negotiations with studios unfold, Will Smith's endorsement adds a significant voice to the cause. Despite the Oscars 2022 incident, in which he slapped comedian and presenter Chris Rock for joking about his wife's alopecia condition, Smith enjoys a great stature in Hollywood and his words carry meaning.</p>

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Will Smith has recently taken to his social media accounts, Instagram and X (Twitter), to lend his support to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. As a member of SAG-AFTRA, Smith emphasised the significance of this moment for both guilds.

Will Smith has recently taken to his social media accounts, Instagram and X (Twitter), to lend his support to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. As a member of SAG-AFTRA, Smith emphasised the significance of this moment for both guilds. In his heartfelt post, Smith addressed the importance of "ACTING" and highlighted that SAG-AFTRA, along with their fellow writers from WGA, have been on strike since May 2 and July 14, respectively. Their main demand is to engage in fair contract negotiations with studios and to curtail the influence of artificial intelligence in screenwriting and acting. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation appreciated Smith's backing with a grateful response. Will Smith reflects on his 30-year career Reflecting on his own illustrious 30-plus-year acting career, Smith expressed his occasional feelings of being that young kid from Philadelphia who somehow made it this far. He acknowledged how fortunate he has been to work in the acting profession and attributed part of his success to his friend, teacher, and mentor, Aaron Speiser, whom he affectionately calls "coach." Smith recounted how Speiser's guidance has helped him overcome moments of self-doubt and reaffirm his belonging in the industry. Also Read | Dwayne Johnson makes generous donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation Relief Fund amid strike Will Smith's full statement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) × I wanna talk for a second about ACTING. As some of yall mighta heard, my guild, @SAGAFTRA are on strike along with our writer colleagues in the WGA. It’s a pivotal moment for our profession. 33 years into my career as an actor and there are still some days when I feel like I’m that kid from Philly who’s on borrowed time, even though I know I’ve been extraordinarily blessed and lucky to have worked as an actor all this time. It’s thanks to my friend, my teacher and my mentor @aaronspeiser whom I fondly refer to as ‘coach’ that those days when I feel like I don’t belong are fewer and further between. Coach invited me to an acting class the other day and I met a group of our talented next generation of actors and they amazed and inspired me! I’m grateful to coach for continuing to support these talented hopefuls in this art-form that I love and have been lucky enough to work in for three decades of my life! Thanks COACH! 📷 @aidan." The importance of Will Smith's endorsement of strikes As the strikes continue and negotiations with studios unfold, Will Smith's endorsement adds a significant voice to the cause. Despite the Oscars 2022 incident, in which he slapped comedian and presenter Chris Rock for joking about his wife's alopecia condition, Smith enjoys a great stature in Hollywood and his words carry meaning. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Will Smith shows support for SAG-AFTRA, WGA strikes: It’s a pivotal moment for our profession

<p>Oscars 2023: During the 94th Academy Awards ceremony in March last year, Will Smith whacked comedian and presenter Chris Rock across the face in response to a joke he made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Many viewers, including this scribe, initially believed the incident was scripted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars. As far-fetched as it sounds, you wouldn't put it past them. The ratings of Oscar ceremonies, after all, have been plummeting every year, and something as spicy as this may have been deemed&nbsp;a much-needed boost by the overlords at the Academy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Smith's outburst ("Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth!") after he got back to his chair made it clear that the incident was not staged but real. &nbsp;Amazingly, he went on to win his maiden Oscar later in the ceremony, for his performance as Richard Williams in <em>King Richard.</em></p>

<h2>What was the joke that got under Will Smith's skin?</h2>

<p>During the ceremony, Rock was one of the presenters — tasked with presenting an award. &nbsp;In his brief bit, he joked about Jada. While referring to her, he said he can’t wait to see<em> G.I. Jane 2</em>. In a 1997 war film, <em>G.I. Jane,</em>&nbsp;Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaves her head. The joke targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first, Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he chose to attack Rock.</p>

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<h2>What has happened in Will Smith-Chris Rock's 'slapgate' thus far?</h2>

<p>It has been almost a year since the incident, but the controversy has refused to die down. As a punitive measure for his act of violence, in April last year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banned Smith from the Oscars and any other events organised by the Academy for a decade following a meeting of the board of governors. Smith's actions have led to a change in the Hollywood outlook towards violence. Many have argued that Smith should not have been given his Oscar after the slap, and that he should have been charged with assault.</p>

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<p>A lot has happened since then. Smith gave a half-hearted apology at first and later last year shared a more extensive apology, expressly naming Rock. In a video he shared on social media handles, he said, "Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk. That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realise. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologise to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.”</p>

<p>Rock earlier referred to the incident only peripherally in the early months, before truly unleashing himself in the recently-released Netflix comedy special,<em> Chris Rock: Selective Outrage</em>, the first live one from Netflix. “I love Will Smith, my whole life… he makes great movies. I have rooted for Will Smith my whole life. I root for this mo**erf***er. And now I watch Emancipation just to see him get whooped," he joked at one point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-chris-rock-watched-will-smiths-emancipation-to-see-him-getting-whipped-568505">Chris Rock watched Will Smith's Emancipation to see him getting whipped</a></strong></p>

<h2>What is the upshot of WillSmith-Chris Rock's 'slapgate'?</h2>

<p>As a surprise to absolutely&nbsp;nobody, Smith's act of violence made his reputation plummet significantly. Variety reported last year that his popularity and approval ratings declined significantly after the slap. In the data provided by Q Scores to the publication, it appears that Smith was one of the top 5 or 10 rated actors in the US. But after the incident, his Q Score went down to 24 from 39. Henry Schafer, executive VP of Q Scores, said this is a significant drop. At the same time, his negative rating went up from 10 to 26. Even Jada's popularity suffered due to Smith's actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Celebrities for the most part sided with Rock and condemned Smith for the slap. Jim Carrey said during an appearance at CBS, "You do not have the right to walk up on stage and smack somebody in the face because they said words. That video is going to be there forever. It's going to be ubiquitous. That insult is going to last a very long time."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-comes-back-to-awards-stage-for-the-first-time-since-slapgate-heres-why-567723">&nbsp;Will Smith comes back to awards stage for the first time since slapgate. Here's why</a></strong></p>

<p>There were, however, some like Denzel Washington and Tiffany Haddish who also expressed sympathy with Smith. Washington said, "There but for the grace of God go any of us. Who are we to condemn? I don’t know all the ins and outs of the situation, but I know the only solution was prayer.”</p>

<p>Haddish on her part said that Smith "stood up" for his wife. "As a woman, who has been unprotected, for someone to say, 'Keep my wife's name out your mouth, leave my wife alone,' that's what your husband is supposed to do, right? Protect you," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added, "And that meant the world to me. And maybe the world might not like how it went down, but for me, it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen because it made me believe that there are still men out there that love and care about their women, their wives."</p>

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<p>The general public on the internet has reacted to the incident with humour. In the above video, a YouTube channel called&nbsp;It's Dynamite Remix released this remixed version of&nbsp;"Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth!" Sigh.</p>

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Oscars 2023: During the 94th Academy Awards ceremony in March last year, Will Smith whacked comedian and presenter Chris Rock across the face in response to a joke he made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Oscars 2023: During the 94th Academy Awards ceremony in March last year, Will Smith whacked comedian and presenter Chris Rock across the face in response to a joke he made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Many viewers, including this scribe, initially believed the incident was scripted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars. As far-fetched as it sounds, you wouldn't put it past them. The ratings of Oscar ceremonies, after all, have been plummeting every year, and something as spicy as this may have been deemed a much-needed boost by the overlords at the Academy. However, Smith's outburst ("Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth!") after he got back to his chair made it clear that the incident was not staged but real. Amazingly, he went on to win his maiden Oscar later in the ceremony, for his performance as Richard Williams in King Richard. What was the joke that got under Will Smith's skin? During the ceremony, Rock was one of the presenters — tasked with presenting an award. In his brief bit, he joked about Jada. While referring to her, he said he can’t wait to see G.I. Jane 2. In a 1997 war film, G.I. Jane, Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaves her head. The joke targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first, Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he chose to attack Rock. What has happened in Will Smith-Chris Rock's 'slapgate' thus far? It has been almost a year since the incident, but the controversy has refused to die down. As a punitive measure for his act of violence, in April last year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banned Smith from the Oscars and any other events organised by the Academy for a decade following a meeting of the board of governors. Smith's actions have led to a change in the Hollywood outlook towards violence. Many have argued that Smith should not have been given his Oscar after the slap, and that he should have been charged with assault. A lot has happened since then. Smith gave a half-hearted apology at first and later last year shared a more extensive apology, expressly naming Rock. In a video he shared on social media handles, he said, "Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk. That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realise. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologise to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.” Rock earlier referred to the incident only peripherally in the early months, before truly unleashing himself in the recently-released Netflix comedy special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, the first live one from Netflix. “I love Will Smith, my whole life… he makes great movies. I have rooted for Will Smith my whole life. I root for this mo**erf***er. And now I watch Emancipation just to see him get whooped," he joked at one point. Also Read: Chris Rock watched Will Smith's Emancipation to see him getting whipped What is the upshot of WillSmith-Chris Rock's 'slapgate'? As a surprise to absolutely nobody, Smith's act of violence made his reputation plummet significantly. Variety reported last year that his popularity and approval ratings declined significantly after the slap. In the data provided by Q Scores to the publication, it appears that Smith was one of the top 5 or 10 rated actors in the US. But after the incident, his Q Score went down to 24 from 39. Henry Schafer, executive VP of Q Scores, said this is a significant drop. At the same time, his negative rating went up from 10 to 26. Even Jada's popularity suffered due to Smith's actions. Celebrities for the most part sided with Rock and condemned Smith for the slap. Jim Carrey said during an appearance at CBS, "You do not have the right to walk up on stage and smack somebody in the face because they said words. That video is going to be there forever. It's going to be ubiquitous. That insult is going to last a very long time." Also Read: Will Smith comes back to awards stage for the first time since slapgate. Here's why There were, however, some like Denzel Washington and Tiffany Haddish who also expressed sympathy with Smith. Washington said, "There but for the grace of God go any of us. Who are we to condemn? I don’t know all the ins and outs of the situation, but I know the only solution was prayer.” Haddish on her part said that Smith "stood up" for his wife. "As a woman, who has been unprotected, for someone to say, 'Keep my wife's name out your mouth, leave my wife alone,' that's what your husband is supposed to do, right? Protect you," she said. She added, "And that meant the world to me. And maybe the world might not like how it went down, but for me, it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen because it made me believe that there are still men out there that love and care about their women, their wives." The general public on the internet has reacted to the incident with humour. In the above video, a YouTube channel called It's Dynamite Remix released this remixed version of "Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth!" Sigh. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Explained | Will Smith-Chris Rock slapgate's impact on Hollywood

<p>At a press conference held on Wednesday, the Academy clarified that Lady Gaga would not be performing her Oscar-nominated song <em>Hold My Hand </em>from <em>Top Gun: Maverick </em>at the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Will Smith factor was also addressed at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2023-lady-gaga-wont-perform-nominated-top-gun-maverick-song-570264">press conference by the creative team,</a> which included executive producer and showrunner Glenn Weiss, executive producer and showrunner Ricky Kirshner, musical director Rickey Minor, writers Dave Boone, Nefetari Spencer and Agathe Panaretos and producer Sarah Levine Hall, reported Variety.<br />
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Traditionally, the previous year`s best actor winner presents the best actress award. But post the slap gate, Will Smitt- the previous year's Best Actor winner, will not be attending the ceremony and hence not present the award. Smith resigned from the Academy following his slapping of host Chris Rock and was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.</p>

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Executive producer Molly McNearney said, "We're going to acknowledge it, and then we`re gonna move on." She added, "We don`t want to make this year about last year. It's certainly something we can and will address in a comedic fashion." Kirshner, a new addition to the team, emphasized, this was a new show that was going to differ from what regular viewers are used to. "There's no more `This is what we used to do.` We've rethought the show and we`ve got presenters that make sense for the categories."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-from-pather-panchali-to-jallikattu-10-indian-films-that-deserved-oscars-570204">Oscars 2023 4 days to go: From Pather Panchali to Jallikattu, 10 Indian films that deserved Oscars</a></strong><br />
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The show will encompass many themes. Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed to Variety last year that all categories will be included in the live telecast, and that will be evident during the show. Kirshner said this year`s show is about "honouring the crafts and what it takes to make a movie."<br />
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He added, "Most people see just the actors in front of the camera, but as you know, there are hundreds of people that make movies and a lot of people across the country don`t know what it takes, but we`re going to show that."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2023-10-great-actors-who-dont-have-an-oscar-569869">Oscars 2023: Ten great actors who haven’t won an Oscar surprisingly</a></strong></p>

<p>In terms of what audiences can expect from the musical aspect, Minor who last served as the show`s music director in 2020 said, "As a team, we talk about not only the presentation of the music but the diverse music that`s in all of these beautiful films and the great writers."The orchestra will be on stage and featured throughout the show. Aside from celebrating Hollywood film music and its composers, Minor reiterated the ceremony would delve into the 95th anniversary of the awards.&nbsp;"It's a treasure trove. We have a lot of material to choose from," he said.<br />
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Indian film <em>RRR</em>'s smash hit song <em>Naatu Naatu</em> will be performed at the ceremony by singers Rahul Pipligunj and Kala Bhairava.&nbsp;</p>

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At a press conference held on Wednesday, the Academy clarified that Lady Gaga would not be performing her Oscar-nominated song Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick at the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 12.

At a press conference held on Wednesday, the Academy clarified that Lady Gaga would not be performing her Oscar-nominated song Hold My Hand from Top Gun: Maverick at the awards ceremony scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 12. The Will Smith factor was also addressed at the press conference by the creative team, which included executive producer and showrunner Glenn Weiss, executive producer and showrunner Ricky Kirshner, musical director Rickey Minor, writers Dave Boone, Nefetari Spencer and Agathe Panaretos and producer Sarah Levine Hall, reported Variety. Traditionally, the previous year`s best actor winner presents the best actress award. But post the slap gate, Will Smitt- the previous year's Best Actor winner, will not be attending the ceremony and hence not present the award. Smith resigned from the Academy following his slapping of host Chris Rock and was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years. Explained: Will Smith-Chris Rock slapgate's impact on Hollywood Executive producer Molly McNearney said, "We're going to acknowledge it, and then we`re gonna move on." She added, "We don`t want to make this year about last year. It's certainly something we can and will address in a comedic fashion." Kirshner, a new addition to the team, emphasized, this was a new show that was going to differ from what regular viewers are used to. "There's no more `This is what we used to do.` We've rethought the show and we`ve got presenters that make sense for the categories." Oscars 2023 4 days to go: From Pather Panchali to Jallikattu, 10 Indian films that deserved Oscars The show will encompass many themes. Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed to Variety last year that all categories will be included in the live telecast, and that will be evident during the show. Kirshner said this year`s show is about "honouring the crafts and what it takes to make a movie." He added, "Most people see just the actors in front of the camera, but as you know, there are hundreds of people that make movies and a lot of people across the country don`t know what it takes, but we`re going to show that." Oscars 2023: Ten great actors who haven’t won an Oscar surprisingly In terms of what audiences can expect from the musical aspect, Minor who last served as the show`s music director in 2020 said, "As a team, we talk about not only the presentation of the music but the diverse music that`s in all of these beautiful films and the great writers."The orchestra will be on stage and featured throughout the show. Aside from celebrating Hollywood film music and its composers, Minor reiterated the ceremony would delve into the 95th anniversary of the awards. "It's a treasure trove. We have a lot of material to choose from," he said. Indian film RRR's smash hit song Naatu Naatu will be performed at the ceremony by singers Rahul Pipligunj and Kala Bhairava. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Oscars' Creative Team reveals ceremony theme; to address last year's slap gate incident

<p>Chris Rock is expected to talk about the Oscar slapgate incident in his upcoming Netflix comedy special, <em>Chris Rock: Selective Outrage</em>. The actor-comedian reportedly took his revenge on Smith. Of sorts. As per the New York Post, he hate-watched Smith's latest film, <em>Emancipation</em>, in which he essayed the role of Whipped Peter or Gordon, a slave whose whipped back was captured in an image and became a powerful symbol for abolitionists to illustrate the cruelty of slavery and to galvanise support for the Union cause during the American Civil War. While Smith's performance was praised by critics, the film as a whole was dismissed.</p>

<p>Addressing the 'slapgate' controversy and the film, Rock said, "The other day, I watched <em>Emancipation</em>&nbsp;just so I could watch him getting whipped.” Ouch.</p>

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<h2>What is 'slapgate'?</h2>

<p>On March 27, 2022, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. While referring to Jada, Rock said he can’t wait to see G.I. Jane 2. A 1997 war movie, <em>G.I. Jane,&nbsp;</em>had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head. The joke seemingly targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition.</p>

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<p>Smith walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama King Richard.</p>

<h2>When will Chris Rock's comedy special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage be released?</h2>

<p><em>Chris Rock: Selective Outrage</em> releases on Netflix on March 4 at 7 pm PT or 10 pm ET. In India, it will release on 8:30 am on March 5.</p>

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Chris Rock is expected to talk about the Oscar slapgate incident in his upcoming Netflix comedy special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage. The actor-comedian reportedly took his revenge on Smith.

Chris Rock is expected to talk about the Oscar slapgate incident in his upcoming Netflix comedy special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage. The actor-comedian reportedly took his revenge on Smith. Of sorts. As per the New York Post, he hate-watched Smith's latest film, Emancipation, in which he essayed the role of Whipped Peter or Gordon, a slave whose whipped back was captured in an image and became a powerful symbol for abolitionists to illustrate the cruelty of slavery and to galvanise support for the Union cause during the American Civil War. While Smith's performance was praised by critics, the film as a whole was dismissed. Addressing the 'slapgate' controversy and the film, Rock said, "The other day, I watched Emancipation just so I could watch him getting whipped.” Ouch. What is 'slapgate'? On March 27, 2022, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. While referring to Jada, Rock said he can’t wait to see G.I. Jane 2. A 1997 war movie, G.I. Jane, had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head. The joke seemingly targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. Also Read: Emancipation movie review: Self-important and ponderous, Will Smith's Oscar bait is dead on arrival Smith walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama King Richard. When will Chris Rock's comedy special Chris Rock: Selective Outrage be released? Chris Rock: Selective Outrage releases on Netflix on March 4 at 7 pm PT or 10 pm ET. In India, it will release on 8:30 am on March 5. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chris Rock watched Will Smith's Emancipation to see him getting whipped

<p>It’s almost going to be a year for Chris Rock and Will Smith’s slap gate, where the latter hit the comedian for making fun of his wife on the Oscars stage. The Academy Awards are back this year and people are expecting some drama to unfold over the slap gate scandal. Serving it up for his fans,&nbsp;Chris Rock will hit back on stage with a live standup special on Netflix. This will air on the OTT platform on March 4. He will address the set of events that unfolded between him and Will Smith post the incident.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that Chris will speak on the matter. He has, previously, spoken about it in his stand-up performances but never in such detail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggest that Chris Rock worked on the Netflix special in January and that he gave his audiences a hint of it during an arena show in Charlestown where he shared the stage with Dave Chappelle. Back then, he addressed the now-infamous moment with Will Smith. He also cracked some jokes about the collective outrage after the incident happened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The thing people wanna know … did it hurt? Hell yeah, it hurt. He played Muhammad Ali! I played Pookie (in ‘New Jack City’). Even in animated movies, I’m a zebra, he’s a f—ing shark. I got hit so hard, I heard ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ears,” Rock joked in the Charlestown set.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Will Smith changed the mood of the 2022 Oscars when he hit the presenter on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature.&nbsp;</p>

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It’s almost going to be a year for Chris Rock and Will Smith’s slap gate, where the latter hit the comedian for making fun of his wife on the Oscars stage. The Academy Awards are back this year and people are expecting some drama to unfold over the slap gate scandal.

It’s almost going to be a year for Chris Rock and Will Smith’s slap gate, where the latter hit the comedian for making fun of his wife on the Oscars stage. The Academy Awards are back this year and people are expecting some drama to unfold over the slap gate scandal. Serving it up for his fans, Chris Rock will hit back on stage with a live standup special on Netflix. This will air on the OTT platform on March 4. He will address the set of events that unfolded between him and Will Smith post the incident. This is not the first time that Chris will speak on the matter. He has, previously, spoken about it in his stand-up performances but never in such detail. Reports suggest that Chris Rock worked on the Netflix special in January and that he gave his audiences a hint of it during an arena show in Charlestown where he shared the stage with Dave Chappelle. Back then, he addressed the now-infamous moment with Will Smith. He also cracked some jokes about the collective outrage after the incident happened. “The thing people wanna know … did it hurt? Hell yeah, it hurt. He played Muhammad Ali! I played Pookie (in ‘New Jack City’). Even in animated movies, I’m a zebra, he’s a f—ing shark. I got hit so hard, I heard ‘Summertime’ ringing in my ears,” Rock joked in the Charlestown set. Will Smith changed the mood of the 2022 Oscars when he hit the presenter on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix Comedy (@netflixisajoke) × Meanwhile, Chris Rock’s Netflix special is titled Chris Rock: Selective Outrage and will stream live from the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, a week before the 2023 Academy Awards.

Chris Rock to address Will Smith's slapping scandal in Netflix special, week before Oscars

<p>The Academy is not taking any chances at the upcoming 2023 Oscar awards after facing severe criticism over not acting on time last year when Will Smith infamously walked on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock.&nbsp;The organisers have announced that at the 95th Academy Awards, they will have a new 'crisis team' in place. Academy president Janet Yang previously said the group`s response to the incident was not swift enough.<br />
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Speaking to Time magazine, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences chief Kramer said, "we have a whole crisis team, something we`ve never had before, and many plans in place. We`ve run many scenarios. So it is our hope that we will be prepared for anything that we may not anticipate right now but that we`re planning for just in case it does happen."<br />
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He added, 'Because of last year, we've opened our minds to the many things that can happen at the Oscars. But these crisis plans -- the crisis communication teams and structures we have in place -- allow us to say, 'This is the group that we have to gather very quickly. This is how we all come together. This is the spokesperson. This will be the statement.` And obviously, depending on the specifics of the crisis, and let`s hope something doesn`t happen and we never have to use these, but we already have frameworks in place that we can modify."<br />
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Smith slapped Rock at the 2022 Oscars while the latter was presenting the best documentary feature category. Rock made a controversial joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which she shaved following an alopecia diagnosis. After the slap, Smith returned to his seat and repeatedly screamed at Rock.The Academy, which would take flak over its perceived lack of immediate action, issued a statement later that night saying it "does not condone violence in any form," and Smith apologised the next day. Smith even resigned from the Academy. Oscars 2023 is scheduled to take place on March 12.&nbsp;<br />
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The Academy is not taking any chances at the upcoming 2023 Oscar awards after facing severe criticism over not acting on time last year when Will Smith infamously walked on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock.

The Academy is not taking any chances at the upcoming 2023 Oscar awards after facing severe criticism over not acting on time last year when Will Smith infamously walked on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock. The organisers have announced that at the 95th Academy Awards, they will have a new 'crisis team' in place. Academy president Janet Yang previously said the group`s response to the incident was not swift enough. Speaking to Time magazine, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences chief Kramer said, "we have a whole crisis team, something we`ve never had before, and many plans in place. We`ve run many scenarios. So it is our hope that we will be prepared for anything that we may not anticipate right now but that we`re planning for just in case it does happen." He added, 'Because of last year, we've opened our minds to the many things that can happen at the Oscars. But these crisis plans -- the crisis communication teams and structures we have in place -- allow us to say, 'This is the group that we have to gather very quickly. This is how we all come together. This is the spokesperson. This will be the statement.` And obviously, depending on the specifics of the crisis, and let`s hope something doesn`t happen and we never have to use these, but we already have frameworks in place that we can modify." Smith slapped Rock at the 2022 Oscars while the latter was presenting the best documentary feature category. Rock made a controversial joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which she shaved following an alopecia diagnosis. After the slap, Smith returned to his seat and repeatedly screamed at Rock.The Academy, which would take flak over its perceived lack of immediate action, issued a statement later that night saying it "does not condone violence in any form," and Smith apologised the next day. Smith even resigned from the Academy. Oscars 2023 is scheduled to take place on March 12. (With agency inputs)

Oscars awards 2023 to have a 'crisis team' following last year's Will Smith-Chris Rock slap incident

<p>Will Smith may not have attended the Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday night, but the actor did find a mention all thanks to comedian-actor Eddie Murphy. Murphy walked up on stage to receive the Cecil B DeMille award for lifetime achievement. During his acceptance speech, Murphy talkedabout his four decade long career and thanked a few people who helped and supported him along the way.<br />
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Murphy also had a piece of advice for young actors to achieve success and one that involved not mentioning Will Smith's wife's name. Murphy took a direct dig at Will Smith's infamous slap incident at Oscars 2022 which had created headlines.&nbsp;<br />
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"There is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity, and peace of mind," he said. "There's three things: Pay your taxes, mind your business, and keep Will Smith's wife's name out of your f****** mouth," Murphy said before the audience erupted into laughter and the comedian walked out of stage with his Golden Globe trophy in hand.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🎉 The biggest round of applause for Eddie Murphy, this year's Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient! Your decades of unbeatable comedy and incredible performances deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated! 🎉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoldenGlobes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoldenGlobes</a> <a href="https://t.co/IWiU6LEmmf">pic.twitter.com/IWiU6LEmmf</a></p>
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<p>For the uninitiated, Will Smith had stormed onto the Oscar stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian had made a joke on Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head. Pinkett Smith has been battling alopecia for years and has been open about her diagnosis. Smith was subsequently banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globe-awards-2023-check-full-list-of-winners-551269">Golden Globe Awards 2023: Check Full List of Winners</a><br />
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On Tuesday night, as Murphy went up on stage to accept his award, his speech was mostly spoken in calm manner. Murphy did raise his voice while giving the final piece of advice, copying Will Smith's on-stage angry emotion when he slapped comedian Chris Rock.&nbsp;<br />
Murphy's speech went viral on no time and one user commented, "Eddie Murphy would be the only person to make a Will Smith joke that was actually funny."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-golden-globe-awards-2023-best-and-worst-moments-551413">Golden Globe Awards 2023: Best and worst moments</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I know the Golden Globes went out of their way to make sure a Black person got this lifetime achievement award but Eddie Murphy is beyond deserving for this. He really changed the game and inspired a lot of the folk generating revenue for Hollywood. So deserved.</p>
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Will Smith may not have attended the Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday night, but the actor did find a mention all thanks to comedian-actor Eddie Murphy. Murphy walked up on stage to receive the Cecil B DeMille award for lifetime achievement.

Will Smith may not have attended the Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday night, but the actor did find a mention all thanks to comedian-actor Eddie Murphy. Murphy walked up on stage to receive the Cecil B DeMille award for lifetime achievement. During his acceptance speech, Murphy talkedabout his four decade long career and thanked a few people who helped and supported him along the way. Murphy also had a piece of advice for young actors to achieve success and one that involved not mentioning Will Smith's wife's name. Murphy took a direct dig at Will Smith's infamous slap incident at Oscars 2022 which had created headlines. "There is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity, and peace of mind," he said. "There's three things: Pay your taxes, mind your business, and keep Will Smith's wife's name out of your f****** mouth," Murphy said before the audience erupted into laughter and the comedian walked out of stage with his Golden Globe trophy in hand. 🎉 The biggest round of applause for Eddie Murphy, this year's Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient! Your decades of unbeatable comedy and incredible performances deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated! 🎉 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/IWiU6LEmmf — Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 11, 2023 × For the uninitiated, Will Smith had stormed onto the Oscar stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian had made a joke on Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head. Pinkett Smith has been battling alopecia for years and has been open about her diagnosis. Smith was subsequently banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years. Golden Globe Awards 2023: Check Full List of Winners On Tuesday night, as Murphy went up on stage to accept his award, his speech was mostly spoken in calm manner. Murphy did raise his voice while giving the final piece of advice, copying Will Smith's on-stage angry emotion when he slapped comedian Chris Rock. Murphy's speech went viral on no time and one user commented, "Eddie Murphy would be the only person to make a Will Smith joke that was actually funny." Golden Globe Awards 2023: Best and worst moments Eddie Murphy would be the only person to make a Will Smith joke that was actually funny LOL #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/Qdaeod8a4M — Sylvia (@SylviaObell) January 11, 2023 × I know the Golden Globes went out of their way to make sure a Black person got this lifetime achievement award but Eddie Murphy is beyond deserving for this. He really changed the game and inspired a lot of the folk generating revenue for Hollywood. So deserved. — Black Adam (@Carnegro) January 11, 2023 ×

Will Smith gets featured at Golden Globes 2023. Thanks to Eddie Murphy

Following Smith's now-famous slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars in March 2022, Floyd Mayweather allegedly contacted him every day for ten days in a row. At the greatest event in Hollywood, Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and her hair while presenting an award for outstanding documentary. Alopecia has caused Pinkett Smith to lose her hair.

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Brazilian legend and one of football’s greatest players Pelé passed away at the age of 82 on December 29th. Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, breathed his last in the hospital where he has been receiving treatment for the last three months for his colon cancer and other ailments.

Brazilian legend and one of football’s greatest players Pelé passed away at the age of 82 on December 29th. Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, breathed his last in the hospital where he has been receiving treatment for the last three months for his colon cancer and other ailments. Soon after his agent confirmed his death, tributes started pouring in. Many stars of the showbiz world, including Naomi Campbell, Will Smith, and others, took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the legendary Brazilian soccer player. 'Escape to Victory': When Pelé and Sylvester Stallone co-starred in 1981 sports war film Model Naomi Camp paid a heartwarming tribute to the player and wrote: "Pele 👑, you were a symbol for us , and you let us see dreams can become a reality . You were and will always be ONE OF A KIND , .. with a heart of gold 1st ever athlete as Unesco good will ambassador , a carer of the people . Brazil today we are grieving with you at the loss of YOUR HERO , OUR HERO , HERO TO THE WORLD . GREATEST OF ALL TIME !! May you rest with HIGHEST . My deepest condolences to your family and loved ones .. May you be in eternal peace.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Naomi Campbell (@naomi) × Sharing a selfie with Pele, Will Smith wrote: "The greatest to ever do it." Descanse em paz, Rei Pelé View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) × Sylvester Stallone says: ''PELE THE GREAT! Rest in peace! This was a good man.'' Dark truth behind Pele’s GOAT status, massive discrepancies found in his record book: Reports PELE THE GREAT! Rest in peace! This was a good man. https://t.co/txGb9X1cMQ — Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) December 29, 2022 × Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan shared a couple of pictures of Pele and wrote, "As a child, my father introduced me to Pele and his magic. And thus began a lifelong love for football. We had shelves filled with VHS tapes of his and the Brazilian team`s matches. I would religiously watch them with my father. A magician we`ve all been blessed to witness A few years ago, whilst visiting India I somehow managed to get an autographed jersey of his. It has pride of place in my office. Thank you, sir, for teaching us about joga bonito and being such a hero and idol to billions. Rest in Peace to the greatest!" Football 'King' Pele no more: List of records held by the Brazilian legend View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhishek Bachchan (@bachchan) × Veteran actor Anupam Kher tweeted, "Dearest Pele! You, your game, and the way you played it will always be #GameChangers for millions of people all over the world. Whether they played football or not. Thank you for your inspiring life. #RipLegend #OmShanti #Pele." Dearest Pele! You and your game, and the way you played it, will always be #GameChanger for millions of people all the world. Whether they played football or not. Thank you for your inspiring life.🙏 #RipLegend #OmShanti #Pele pic.twitter.com/Uam4CZK0cr — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 30, 2022 × Pele, who was regarded as the King of Football, passed away at 3.27 pm local time due to multiple organ failure, the hospital confirmed.

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<p>Oscar-nominated producer Joey McFarland, who has bankrolled Will Smith's historical action film 'Emancipation', recently took to social media and apologised for carrying the original photo of the enslaved man who inspired his latest film at its premiere. He shared that his intent was to honour the remarkable man and not to be disrespectful in any way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I wholeheartedly apologise to everyone I have offended by bringing a photograph of Peter to the Emancipation premiere,” the producer said in an apology letter on Sunday. “My intent was to honour this remarkable man and to remind the general public that his image is not only brought about change in 1863 but still resonates and promotes change today.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“After uncovering Peter’s origin story with help from diligent historians, I spent the last few years working with the Emancipation creative time in order to bring his story to life so worldwide audiences would have an opportunity to appreciate his heroism. I hope my actions don’t distract from the film’s message, Peter’s story and just how much impact he had on the world,” McFarland continued.</p>

<p>The producer added, “Throughout the research and development of Emancipation, I discovered photographs of overlooked and historically important individuals whose stories also needed to be told. One photograph, of Martin Delaney, is on loan to the National Portrait Gallery and is currently on exhibit. My plan was always to donate the photographs to the appropriate institution, in consultation with the community, and I believe there is no better time to begin that process than now.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sharing his final thoughts, McFarland stated, “These photographs, which existed before me, will be around long after I am gone; they belong to the world. My goal has always been to find the right permanent home and make sure they are accessible, to honour their significance. And most importantly, that the individuals depicted in the photographs are remembered and their stories are told with the greatest dignity and respect.”</p>

<p>The picture that McFarland took to the premiere shows an enslaved man named Peter, who escaped enslavement. The picture shows his&nbsp;bare back mutilated with raised welts and marks caused by continuous whipping. It is popularly&nbsp;known as “Whipped Peter” and “The Scourged Back”. It was taken&nbsp;during a Union Army medical examination</p>

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Oscar-nominated producer Joey McFarland, who has bankrolled Will Smith's historical action film 'Emancipation', recently took to social media and apologised for carrying the original photo of the enslaved man who inspired his latest film at its premiere.

Oscar-nominated producer Joey McFarland, who has bankrolled Will Smith's historical action film 'Emancipation', recently took to social media and apologised for carrying the original photo of the enslaved man who inspired his latest film at its premiere. He shared that his intent was to honour the remarkable man and not to be disrespectful in any way. “I wholeheartedly apologise to everyone I have offended by bringing a photograph of Peter to the Emancipation premiere,” the producer said in an apology letter on Sunday. “My intent was to honour this remarkable man and to remind the general public that his image is not only brought about change in 1863 but still resonates and promotes change today.” “After uncovering Peter’s origin story with help from diligent historians, I spent the last few years working with the Emancipation creative time in order to bring his story to life so worldwide audiences would have an opportunity to appreciate his heroism. I hope my actions don’t distract from the film’s message, Peter’s story and just how much impact he had on the world,” McFarland continued. The producer added, “Throughout the research and development of Emancipation, I discovered photographs of overlooked and historically important individuals whose stories also needed to be told. One photograph, of Martin Delaney, is on loan to the National Portrait Gallery and is currently on exhibit. My plan was always to donate the photographs to the appropriate institution, in consultation with the community, and I believe there is no better time to begin that process than now.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joey McFarland (@joeymcfarland) Also read: Shania Twain makes shocking revelations about being sexually & emotionally abused by stepfather Sharing his final thoughts, McFarland stated, “These photographs, which existed before me, will be around long after I am gone; they belong to the world. My goal has always been to find the right permanent home and make sure they are accessible, to honour their significance. And most importantly, that the individuals depicted in the photographs are remembered and their stories are told with the greatest dignity and respect.” The picture that McFarland took to the premiere shows an enslaved man named Peter, who escaped enslavement. The picture shows his bare back mutilated with raised welts and marks caused by continuous whipping. It is popularly known as “Whipped Peter” and “The Scourged Back”. It was taken during a Union Army medical examination WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Will Smith-starrer 'Emancipation' producer apologises for bringing controversial pic at premiere

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/will-smith-and-wife-jada-pinkett-make-first-red-carpet-appearance-after-oscar-slap-539067">Will Smith</a></strong>'s first film release after the infamous Oscar slap incident earlier this year, titled 'Emancipation' has received mixed critical reception thus far. An Antoine Fuqua directorial, 'Emancipation' is a historical action film based on a true story. It has scored a rating of 53 per cent on the popular review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Emancipation works as an action movie -- albeit one that's uncomfortably at odds with its awkward handling of the real-life events that inspired its stirring story."</p>

<p>In 'Emancipation', Smith plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character, evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable images from the Civil War era.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Smith had said that he understands if people are not ready to watch him on the big screen again so soon after the slap, but he expressed concerns about the team behind the film.</p>

<p>“I completely understand that, if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career … the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team," Smith told Fox 5.</p>

<p>On March 27, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Chris Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. He walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama 'King Richard'.</p>

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Will Smith's first film release after the infamous Oscar slap incident earlier this year, titled 'Emancipation' has received mixed critical reception thus far. An Antoine Fuqua directorial, 'Emancipation' is a historical action film based on a true story.

Will Smith's first film release after the infamous Oscar slap incident earlier this year, titled 'Emancipation' has received mixed critical reception thus far. An Antoine Fuqua directorial, 'Emancipation' is a historical action film based on a true story. It has scored a rating of 53 per cent on the popular review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Emancipation works as an action movie -- albeit one that's uncomfortably at odds with its awkward handling of the real-life events that inspired its stirring story." In 'Emancipation', Smith plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character, evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable images from the Civil War era. Earlier, Smith had said that he understands if people are not ready to watch him on the big screen again so soon after the slap, but he expressed concerns about the team behind the film. “I completely understand that, if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career … the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team," Smith told Fox 5. On March 27, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Chris Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. He walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama 'King Richard'.

'Emancipation' reviews: Will Smith's first film after Oscar slap garners mixed reception

<p>Will Smith will very soon make his on-screen comeback with the most-discussed movie of the year, 'Emancipation.'&nbsp;Both Smith and his film have become the talk of the town, and all thanks go to his&nbsp;famous Oscar slapgate. On Wednesday, Will, along with his whole family, made a red carpet-comeback for the LA premiere of his film.<br />
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The Oscar-winning actor walked the red carpet hand in hand with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. This was the couple's first public appearance since the infamous Oscar slap scandal in April of this year.<br />
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For the event, Will chose to wear a three-piece wine-coloured suit paired with a pink shirt, and as always, he was looking dapper. Meanwhile, Jada was wearing a white voluminous gown with stone detailing. She added extra glam to her look by adding diamond jewellery.<br />
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<p>Will's three children, Trey, Willow, and Jaden, also attended the event to support their father.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Will recently opened up about the shocking incident. While speaking to Fox 5, the actor expressed his concern for the film and its makers, who may suffer due to his shocking actions.<br />
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"I completely understand if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. "Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career... the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalise my team," said Smith.</p>

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<p>"So at this point, that’s what I’m working for." That’s what I’m hoping for. "I'm hoping that the material, the power of the film, the timeliness of the story. I'm hoping that the good that can be done will open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognise and support the incredible artists in and around this film," he added.<br />
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In April, during the Oscars ceremony, Will slapped comedian Chris Rock on the stage after he made a joke about Jada's bald head.&nbsp;This all happened when Chris took the stage to present an award and during his brief gig, he made a joke about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which is due to her alopecia condition.&nbsp;<br />
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His joke probably provoked Smith who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock.&nbsp;For his violent action, Will has faced immense backlash and&nbsp;&nbsp;Academy has also banned him for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

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Will Smith will very soon make his on-screen comeback with the most-discussed movie of the year, 'Emancipation.' Both Smith and his film have become the talk of the town, and all thanks go to his famous Oscar slapgate.

Will Smith will very soon make his on-screen comeback with the most-discussed movie of the year, 'Emancipation.' Both Smith and his film have become the talk of the town, and all thanks go to his famous Oscar slapgate. On Wednesday, Will, along with his whole family, made a red carpet-comeback for the LA premiere of his film. The Oscar-winning actor walked the red carpet hand in hand with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. This was the couple's first public appearance since the infamous Oscar slap scandal in April of this year. For the event, Will chose to wear a three-piece wine-coloured suit paired with a pink shirt, and as always, he was looking dapper. Meanwhile, Jada was wearing a white voluminous gown with stone detailing. She added extra glam to her look by adding diamond jewellery. Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar slapgate: Everything that's happened so far View this post on Instagram A post shared by Entertainment Takeover (@entertainmenttakeover_) × Will's three children, Trey, Willow, and Jaden, also attended the event to support their father. Will Smith understands if people don't watch his films post Oscar slap: 'My deepest hope...' Meanwhile, Will recently opened up about the shocking incident. While speaking to Fox 5, the actor expressed his concern for the film and its makers, who may suffer due to his shocking actions. "I completely understand if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. "Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career... the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalise my team," said Smith. What did #Emancipation teach Will Smith? "It certainly unlocked an empathy and a gratitude that I get to live in this time, and a gratitude for the people that went before me and before us to take beatings so I can stand here today." https://t.co/XkCbOl01Va pic.twitter.com/uRqHJq6R5d — Variety (@Variety) December 1, 2022 × "So at this point, that’s what I’m working for." That’s what I’m hoping for. "I'm hoping that the material, the power of the film, the timeliness of the story. I'm hoping that the good that can be done will open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognise and support the incredible artists in and around this film," he added. In April, during the Oscars ceremony, Will slapped comedian Chris Rock on the stage after he made a joke about Jada's bald head. This all happened when Chris took the stage to present an award and during his brief gig, he made a joke about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which is due to her alopecia condition. His joke probably provoked Smith who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock. For his violent action, Will has faced immense backlash and Academy has also banned him for 10 years.

Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett make their first red carpet appearance after Oscar slap

<p>Will Smith has been speaking about the Oscar slap for the first time publicly to late-night television hosts. He is anticipating backlash to his upcoming projects like 'Emancipation' due to the incident that sent shockwaves across the world earlier this year. While speaking to Fox 5,&nbsp;he said that he understands if people are not ready to watch him on the big screen again so soon, but he expressed concerns about the team behind the film, including the director Antoine Fuqua.</p>

<p>“I completely understand that, if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career … the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team," said Smith.</p>

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<p>“So at this point, that’s what I’m working for. That’s what I’m hoping for. I’m hoping that the material, the power of the film, the timeliness of the story – I’m hoping that the good that can be done – will open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognise and support the incredible artists in and around this film," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On March 27, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Chris Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. He walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama 'King Richard'.</p>

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<p>In 'Emancipation', Smith plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character, evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable images from the Civil War era.</p>

<p>Smith also gave a sort-of explanation of the slap in an interview with The Daily Show's Trevor Noah. He said, “[There are] many nuances and complexities to it, you know, but at the end of the day, I just, I lost it, you know. I guess what I would say, you just never know what somebody’s going through.”</p>

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Will Smith has been speaking about the Oscar slap for the first time publicly to late-night television hosts. He is anticipating backlash to his upcoming projects like 'Emancipation' due to the incident that sent shockwaves across the world earlier this year.

Will Smith has been speaking about the Oscar slap for the first time publicly to late-night television hosts. He is anticipating backlash to his upcoming projects like 'Emancipation' due to the incident that sent shockwaves across the world earlier this year. While speaking to Fox 5, he said that he understands if people are not ready to watch him on the big screen again so soon, but he expressed concerns about the team behind the film, including the director Antoine Fuqua. “I completely understand that, if someone is not ready. I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. My deepest concern is my team. Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work in his entire career … the people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team," said Smith. “So at this point, that’s what I’m working for. That’s what I’m hoping for. I’m hoping that the material, the power of the film, the timeliness of the story – I’m hoping that the good that can be done – will open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognise and support the incredible artists in and around this film," he added. On March 27, during the Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith did not like a joke made by presenter Chris Rock at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's expense. He walked up to the stage and whacked Chris Rock across the face in response. The act created an uproar that ultimately led the Academy to ban Smith for 10 years from Oscars or related events. Later in the ceremony, amazingly, Smith went on to win his first Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the sports drama 'King Richard'. In 'Emancipation', Smith plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character, evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable images from the Civil War era. Smith also gave a sort-of explanation of the slap in an interview with The Daily Show's Trevor Noah. He said, “[There are] many nuances and complexities to it, you know, but at the end of the day, I just, I lost it, you know. I guess what I would say, you just never know what somebody’s going through.”

Will Smith understands if people don't watch his films post Oscar slap: 'My deepest hope...'

<p>Hollywood actor Will Smith recently revealed that when he was in a "really dark place" due to&nbsp;his public altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscard Awards,&nbsp;he had a "champion"&nbsp;by his side, who is none other than Floyd Mayweather.</p>

<p>During a private screening of his 'Emancipation' movie at The London hotel, the actor took a moment to praise and thank Mayweather, who was in attendance at the screening, for being there for him and counselling him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Will shared that Mayweather called him every day for about 10 days straight after the Oscars&nbsp;slapgate, just to make sure he was okay.</p>

<p>In a video obtained by TMZ, Will is seen saying, "I want to say something also about Floyd… So, we’ve met each other, we’ve seen each other around, but we weren’t like, friends."</p>

<p>He added, "And, the day after the Oscars, for 10 days he called me every day,” Smith added. “And, he was like, ‘Ay, you know you the champ, right? You good? You know you’re the champ, right? I want you to hear my voice say it."</p>

<p>"That was every day he called me … and it’s like, that’s my dude forever right there," the actor concluded.</p>

<p>In July this year, Smith took to his Instagram handle and shared an emotional video explaining why he didn’t apologise&nbsp;to Rock after accepting the best actor award for his performance in 'King Richard'&nbsp;shortly after he slapped the comedian for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s short haircut.</p>

<p>“I was fogged out by that point,” Smith said, explaining why it took so long to offer Rock an apology. “It’s all fuzzy. I’ve reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk. And when he is, he will reach out.”</p>

<p>Smith expressed his guilt for his actions, calling them “unacceptable.” The actor has stated that he reacted violently because Rock’s joke alluded to Pinkett Smith’s hair loss due to alopecia. It’s a struggle that Pinkett Smith has previously addressed publicly.</p>

<p>“That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize,” Smith reflects. “I wasn’t thinking but many people got hurt at that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family. Specifically, Tony Rock. We had a great relationship. You know, Tony rock was my man and this is probably irreparable.”</p>

<p>“I made a choice on my own, from my own experiences from my history with Chris. Jada had nothing to do [with it],” Smith said, before acknowledging the “heat” his wife and kids have taken.</p>

<p>He also addressed how his actions affected his fellow nominees towards the end of the video, saying, “I won because you voted for me.”</p>

<p>“It really breaks my heart to have stolen and tarnished your moment,” Smith said, pointing to Questlove’s reaction, who took the Oscars stage right after the incident for winning best documentary for his project 'Summer of Soul'.&nbsp;“Sorry isn’t really sufficient,” he said.</p>

<p>Since the Oscars 2022 incident, in which Smith slapped presenter and comedian Chris Rock on the Dolby Theatre stage after he made a G.I. Jane joke about Jada Pinkett’s baldness, Smith has apologised three times in various forms.</p>

<p>Smith has been banned from appearing for 10 years post which he even announced his resignation from the Academy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hollywood actor Will Smith recently revealed that when he was in a "really dark place" due to his public altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscard Awards, he had a "champion" by his side, who is none other than Floyd Mayweather.

Hollywood actor Will Smith recently revealed that when he was in a "really dark place" due to his public altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscard Awards, he had a "champion" by his side, who is none other than Floyd Mayweather. During a private screening of his 'Emancipation' movie at The London hotel, the actor took a moment to praise and thank Mayweather, who was in attendance at the screening, for being there for him and counselling him. Will shared that Mayweather called him every day for about 10 days straight after the Oscars slapgate, just to make sure he was okay. In a video obtained by TMZ, Will is seen saying, "I want to say something also about Floyd… So, we’ve met each other, we’ve seen each other around, but we weren’t like, friends." He added, "And, the day after the Oscars, for 10 days he called me every day,” Smith added. “And, he was like, ‘Ay, you know you the champ, right? You good? You know you’re the champ, right? I want you to hear my voice say it." "That was every day he called me … and it’s like, that’s my dude forever right there," the actor concluded. In July this year, Smith took to his Instagram handle and shared an emotional video explaining why he didn’t apologise to Rock after accepting the best actor award for his performance in 'King Richard' shortly after he slapped the comedian for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s short haircut. “I was fogged out by that point,” Smith said, explaining why it took so long to offer Rock an apology. “It’s all fuzzy. I’ve reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk. And when he is, he will reach out.” Smith expressed his guilt for his actions, calling them “unacceptable.” The actor has stated that he reacted violently because Rock’s joke alluded to Pinkett Smith’s hair loss due to alopecia. It’s a struggle that Pinkett Smith has previously addressed publicly. “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize,” Smith reflects. “I wasn’t thinking but many people got hurt at that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family. Specifically, Tony Rock. We had a great relationship. You know, Tony rock was my man and this is probably irreparable.” “I made a choice on my own, from my own experiences from my history with Chris. Jada had nothing to do [with it],” Smith said, before acknowledging the “heat” his wife and kids have taken. He also addressed how his actions affected his fellow nominees towards the end of the video, saying, “I won because you voted for me.” “It really breaks my heart to have stolen and tarnished your moment,” Smith said, pointing to Questlove’s reaction, who took the Oscars stage right after the incident for winning best documentary for his project 'Summer of Soul'. “Sorry isn’t really sufficient,” he said. Since the Oscars 2022 incident, in which Smith slapped presenter and comedian Chris Rock on the Dolby Theatre stage after he made a G.I. Jane joke about Jada Pinkett’s baldness, Smith has apologised three times in various forms. Smith has been banned from appearing for 10 years post which he even announced his resignation from the Academy. (With inputs from agencies)

Will Smith reveals Floyd Mayweather called him 10 days straight post notorious Oscar slap incident

<p>The year has not been ideal for Will Smith, largely because of his own actions. In March this year, Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock over a joke comedian-actor had made on Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in an incident that can best be described as chivalry gone wrong. While Smith went on to win his first Oscar for 'King Richard' later in the ceremony, the Academy banned him for 10 years from the Oscars and all related events. He has also been criticised by many in Hollywood Smith has apologised for his actions, including <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-apologises-to-chris-rock-his-family-for-the-oscar-slap-incident-my-behaviour-was-unacceptable-501833">publicly in a video </a></strong>addressed to Rock. However, it might be a while before he recovers his reputation, if ever.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Smith's Antoine Fuqua-directed historical thriller 'Emancipation', in which the actor plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable photos of the Civil War era.</p>

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<p>In a screening of the film, Hollywood bigwigs like singer Rihanna, comedian Dave Chappelle, actor-director Tyler Perry, rapper ASAP Rocky, among others were present.</p>

<p>Smith shared a picture on his Instagram that shows him and other luminaries at the screening. "EPIC night!! Thanx for coming to see #Emancipation. Hope ya’ll enjoyed!!" he wrote in the caption.</p>

<p>It is telling that Smith's film is being supported by luminaries in the entertainment industry. Despite what happened, he does not seem to have overly suffered much due to a very public act of violence that would have wrecked many others' careers.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-apologises-to-chris-rock-his-family-for-the-oscar-slap-incident-my-behaviour-was-unacceptable-501833">Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock, his mom, family for the Oscar slap: 'My behaviour was unacceptable'</a></strong></p>

<p>Perhaps Smith's apology video helped? In a July video titled ‘It’s been a minute...’ that Smith shared on his social media accounts, he said he has been doing a lot of thinking and has decided to answer a few fair questions that have been posed to him regarding the slap.</p>

<p>In an answer to a question as to why he did not apologise to Rock in his acceptance speech, he said, “I was fogged out by that point. It’s all fuzzy.” He went on to say that he reached out to Rock but received the answer that he is not ready to talk to him at the moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said. He added, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realise. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologise to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.”</p>

<p>'Emancipation' will release in US theatres on December 2, before released on Apple TV+ in the US and elsewhere from December 9.</p>


The year has not been ideal for Will Smith, largely because of his own actions. In March this year, Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock over a joke comedian-actor had made on Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in an incident that can best be described as chivalry gone wrong.

The year has not been ideal for Will Smith, largely because of his own actions. In March this year, Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock over a joke comedian-actor had made on Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in an incident that can best be described as chivalry gone wrong. While Smith went on to win his first Oscar for 'King Richard' later in the ceremony, the Academy banned him for 10 years from the Oscars and all related events. He has also been criticised by many in Hollywood Smith has apologised for his actions, including publicly in a video addressed to Rock. However, it might be a while before he recovers his reputation, if ever. Meanwhile, Smith's Antoine Fuqua-directed historical thriller 'Emancipation', in which the actor plays the role of an ex-slave who escapes his captors. The film has Peter, Smith's character evading pursuers to reach North and joining the Union Army, the force that vanquished the slavery-supporting Confederate States Army. The film, penned by William N. Collage, is based on a fascinating real story of Gordon or 'Whipped Slave'. The image of his back, marked with scars of whipping, was one of the most remarkable photos of the Civil War era. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) In a screening of the film, Hollywood bigwigs like singer Rihanna, comedian Dave Chappelle, actor-director Tyler Perry, rapper ASAP Rocky, among others were present. Smith shared a picture on his Instagram that shows him and other luminaries at the screening. "EPIC night!! Thanx for coming to see #Emancipation. Hope ya’ll enjoyed!!" he wrote in the caption. It is telling that Smith's film is being supported by luminaries in the entertainment industry. Despite what happened, he does not seem to have overly suffered much due to a very public act of violence that would have wrecked many others' careers. Also Read: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock, his mom, family for the Oscar slap: 'My behaviour was unacceptable' Perhaps Smith's apology video helped? In a July video titled ‘It’s been a minute...’ that Smith shared on his social media accounts, he said he has been doing a lot of thinking and has decided to answer a few fair questions that have been posed to him regarding the slap. In an answer to a question as to why he did not apologise to Rock in his acceptance speech, he said, “I was fogged out by that point. It’s all fuzzy.” He went on to say that he reached out to Rock but received the answer that he is not ready to talk to him at the moment. “Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said. He added, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realise. I wasn’t thinking but how many people got hurt in that moment. So I want to apologise to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.” 'Emancipation' will release in US theatres on December 2, before released on Apple TV+ in the US and elsewhere from December 9.

Will Smith's first film after slapgate gets thumbs up from Rihanna, Dave Chappelle

<p>Jada Pinkett Smith is working on her memoir.&nbsp;<br />
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Smitt will share many secrets with the world through her new yet-to-be-titled memoir. People has exclusively revealed that the 51-year-old TV personality has teamed up with Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at Harper Collins Publishers. They are planning to release the book in the fall of 2023.<br />
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In the book, Smith will revisit all the life lessons she has learned from the challenging time, suicidal depression, rise to stardom, and motherhood among many other things.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the press release, in the book, Smith "chronicles lessons learned in the course of a difficult but riveting journey — a rollercoaster ride from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of authentic feminine power."&nbsp;<br />
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"With no holds barred, Jada reveals her unconventional upbringing in Baltimore — from the child of two addicts to a promising theatre student and a violent interlude as a petty drug-dealer — followed by a parallel rise to stardom alongside her close friend 2Pac, then falling in love with and marrying Will Smith, and a joyous embrace of motherhood."<br />
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In the book she will also write about her complicated love life with&nbsp;husband and actor Will Smith, the description reads, "At the heart of this powerful book are two unexpected love stories, one being Jada's complicated marriage to Will Smith, the other being the one with herself."<br />
<br />
The memoir announcement comes&nbsp;months&nbsp;after Will Smith's infamous<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chris-rock-slams-will-smith-video-apology-fk-your-hostage-video-512918"> Oscar slap</a>. In April, during the Oscars ceremony, Will slapped comedian Chris Rock on the stage after he made a joke about Jada's bald head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


Jada Pinkett Smith is working on her memoir. Smitt will share many secrets with the world through her new yet-to-be-titled memoir. People has exclusively revealed that the 51-year-old TV personality has teamed up with Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at Harper Collins Publishers.

Jada Pinkett Smith is working on her memoir. Smitt will share many secrets with the world through her new yet-to-be-titled memoir. People has exclusively revealed that the 51-year-old TV personality has teamed up with Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at Harper Collins Publishers. They are planning to release the book in the fall of 2023. In the book, Smith will revisit all the life lessons she has learned from the challenging time, suicidal depression, rise to stardom, and motherhood among many other things. Jared Leto set to essay great German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in biopic View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) × As per the press release, in the book, Smith "chronicles lessons learned in the course of a difficult but riveting journey — a rollercoaster ride from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of authentic feminine power." "With no holds barred, Jada reveals her unconventional upbringing in Baltimore — from the child of two addicts to a promising theatre student and a violent interlude as a petty drug-dealer — followed by a parallel rise to stardom alongside her close friend 2Pac, then falling in love with and marrying Will Smith, and a joyous embrace of motherhood." In the book she will also write about her complicated love life with husband and actor Will Smith, the description reads, "At the heart of this powerful book are two unexpected love stories, one being Jada's complicated marriage to Will Smith, the other being the one with herself." The memoir announcement comes months after Will Smith's infamous Oscar slap. In April, during the Oscars ceremony, Will slapped comedian Chris Rock on the stage after he made a joke about Jada's bald head. (With inputs from agencies)

Jada Pinkett Smith to write a memoir on her life, complicated marriage to Will Smith and more!

<p>Less than a year after Will Smith shocked millions around the world by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, his new film "Emancipation" will be released this December, Apple said Monday.</p>

<p>The slavery drama was broadly assumed to have been delayed in the wake of Smith's assault on comedian Rock, which drew widespread condemnation and resulted in Smith being banned from attending the Academy Awards ceremony for 10 years.</p>

<p>But Apple made the surprise announcement that the tainted star's latest movie will hit theatres on December 2, and begin streaming on Apple TV+ a week later.</p>

<p>The timing means Apple will be able to submit "Emancipation" to compete at the Oscars next March, just a year after it made history as the first streamer to win the Oscar for best picture with 'CODA'.</p>

<p>Smith has kept a relatively low profile since that night at the Academy Awards when he won the best actor for his performance in 'King Richard'&nbsp;just minutes after he had marched on stage and hit Rock for making a joke about his wife.</p>

<p>The former 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'&nbsp;star made a public apology shortly after the incident, and released an emotional social media video about the moment in July, offering to meet with Rock "whenever you're ready to talk."</p>

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<p>The 54-year-old also resigned his membership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences -- although the organization did not revoke his best actor award, and his decade-long ban from attending the ceremony does not prevent him from being nominated for Oscars.</p>

<p>Smith this weekend attended an advance screening of 'Emancipation'&nbsp;hosted with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the US capital Washington.</p>

<p>The movie stars Smith as a fugitive from slavery on a harrowing journey north from Louisiana seeking freedom.</p>

<p>His character Peter is inspired by the infamous photograph of a slave whose back was mutilated by lashes received on a plantation, and who was dubbed "Whipped Peter."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose 2001 police drama 'Training Day'&nbsp;earned a best actor Oscar for Denzel Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Emancipation' was originally due to be filmed in Georgia, but production was moved last year after the southern US state approved a voting rights law that critics say is intended to depress turnout in Black and other underrepresented communities.</p>


Less than a year after Will Smith shocked millions around the world by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, his new film "Emancipation" will be released this December, Apple said Monday.

Less than a year after Will Smith shocked millions around the world by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, his new film "Emancipation" will be released this December, Apple said Monday. The slavery drama was broadly assumed to have been delayed in the wake of Smith's assault on comedian Rock, which drew widespread condemnation and resulted in Smith being banned from attending the Academy Awards ceremony for 10 years. But Apple made the surprise announcement that the tainted star's latest movie will hit theatres on December 2, and begin streaming on Apple TV+ a week later. The timing means Apple will be able to submit "Emancipation" to compete at the Oscars next March, just a year after it made history as the first streamer to win the Oscar for best picture with 'CODA'. Smith has kept a relatively low profile since that night at the Academy Awards when he won the best actor for his performance in 'King Richard' just minutes after he had marched on stage and hit Rock for making a joke about his wife. The former 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star made a public apology shortly after the incident, and released an emotional social media video about the moment in July, offering to meet with Rock "whenever you're ready to talk." The 54-year-old also resigned his membership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences -- although the organization did not revoke his best actor award, and his decade-long ban from attending the ceremony does not prevent him from being nominated for Oscars. Smith this weekend attended an advance screening of 'Emancipation' hosted with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the US capital Washington. The movie stars Smith as a fugitive from slavery on a harrowing journey north from Louisiana seeking freedom. His character Peter is inspired by the infamous photograph of a slave whose back was mutilated by lashes received on a plantation, and who was dubbed "Whipped Peter." Also read: Kim Kardashian settles SEC crypto charge, to pay $1.26 million The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose 2001 police drama 'Training Day' earned a best actor Oscar for Denzel Washington. 'Emancipation' was originally due to be filmed in Georgia, but production was moved last year after the southern US state approved a voting rights law that critics say is intended to depress turnout in Black and other underrepresented communities.

Will Smith's 'Emancipation' to release this year despite Oscars slap, watch trailer here

<p>Will Smith &amp; Chris Rock's controversial slap gate has not only become the hottest topic of the year.&nbsp;But it is also&nbsp;the most discussed topic of Rock's European stand-up tour with Comedian Dave Chappelle.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
After his Liverpool performance, when Rock called his Oscar joke the nicest joke he'd ever told.&nbsp;The comedian continues to hit back at the 'King Richard' actor's shocking reaction to his joke during this year's Oscar&nbsp;night.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
During his London’s O2 Arena performance, Chris took a moment during his long segment and reacted to the apology video that Will posted on his Youtube channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smith-chris-rock-oscar-slapgate-everything-thats-happened-so-far-511424">Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar slapgate: Everything that's happened so far</a></p>

<p>Reacting to the video, he said, “f*ck your hostage video'' via Deadline.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
This was the first time when Chris reacted to Will's viral apology.</p>

<p>During his video apology that come months later after Academy night, Will said, “Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said.</p>

<p>He added further, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking how many people got hurt at that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family.”&nbsp;</p>

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He also continues to call&nbsp;Smith a&nbsp;'Suge Smith'. The name he has given to Will is in reference to Suge Knight, the former hip-hop mogul and co-owner of Death Row Records, who is curruntly serving a 28-year jail sentence for a fatal hit-and-run case.<br />
<br />
Before this, during his recent stand-up performance in New Jersey, Rock addressed the Oscar night and said, that he is not a victim. “Yeah, that sh*t hurt, motherf**ker. But I shook that sh*t off and went to work the next day … I don’t go to the hospital for a paper cut,” Rock said as per US Weekly.<br />
<br />
Talking about Oscar's night, &nbsp;Smith smacked Rock over a joke he made about his&nbsp;wife Jada's bald head. This all happened when Chris took the stage to present an award and during his brief gig, he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which is<br />
due to her alopecia condition.&nbsp;<br />
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His joke probably provoked Smith who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
For his violent action, Academy has also banned Will for 10 years.&nbsp;</p>


Will Smith & Chris Rock's controversial slap gate has not only become the hottest topic of the year. But it is also the most discussed topic of Rock's European stand-up tour with Comedian Dave Chappelle.

Will Smith & Chris Rock's controversial slap gate has not only become the hottest topic of the year. But it is also the most discussed topic of Rock's European stand-up tour with Comedian Dave Chappelle. After his Liverpool performance, when Rock called his Oscar joke the nicest joke he'd ever told. The comedian continues to hit back at the 'King Richard' actor's shocking reaction to his joke during this year's Oscar night. During his London’s O2 Arena performance, Chris took a moment during his long segment and reacted to the apology video that Will posted on his Youtube channel. Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar slapgate: Everything that's happened so far Reacting to the video, he said, “f*ck your hostage video'' via Deadline. This was the first time when Chris reacted to Will's viral apology. During his video apology that come months later after Academy night, Will said, “Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said. He added further, “That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking how many people got hurt at that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family.” Johnny Depp will join Jeff Beck on his North American tour in October He also continues to call Smith a 'Suge Smith'. The name he has given to Will is in reference to Suge Knight, the former hip-hop mogul and co-owner of Death Row Records, who is curruntly serving a 28-year jail sentence for a fatal hit-and-run case. Before this, during his recent stand-up performance in New Jersey, Rock addressed the Oscar night and said, that he is not a victim. “Yeah, that sh*t hurt, motherf**ker. But I shook that sh*t off and went to work the next day … I don’t go to the hospital for a paper cut,” Rock said as per US Weekly. Talking about Oscar's night, Smith smacked Rock over a joke he made about his wife Jada's bald head. This all happened when Chris took the stage to present an award and during his brief gig, he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which is due to her alopecia condition. His joke probably provoked Smith who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock. For his violent action, Academy has also banned Will for 10 years.

Chris Rock hits back at Will Smith's video apology for Oscar slap, 'F**k your hostage video’

<p>Comedian Chris Rock addressed the Will Smith Oscars slap during his latest comedy show with Dave Chappelle in England.<br />
<br />
According to Fox News, At the M&amp;S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Thursday, Rock and Chappelle kicked off their combined tour and talked about being attacked while onstage.<br />
<br />
"Did that s--t hurt?" Rock told the audience, according to The Times. "Godd--n right... the motherf---er hit me over a bulls--t joke, the nicest joke I ever told."<br />
<br />
After Rock joked about Jada Pinkett-Smith, Smith entered the stage and smacked him in the face. On March 27, Rock had been presenting the Academy Award for best documentary feature.<br />
<br />
The comedian noted that he was back at work the very next day following the incident.<br />
<br />
Following Rock`s skit, Chappelle addressed the slap and his own assault on stage at The Hollywood Bowl. On May 3, Chappelle was confronted by a spectator. The alleged attacker, Isaiah Lee was seen holding a fake gun that concealed a knife blade during the attack.</p>

<p>"That was some scary s--t," Chappelle told the audience before noting that the attack was upstaged by Rock making his way onstage and saying, "Was that Will Smith?" The stand-up comic went on to discuss the Oscars incident, observing that Smith`s choice to smack Rock was a "very strange choice".<br />
<br />
"Will did an impression of a perfect man for 30 years," Chappelle said after asserting that Rock has always been himself. "I just hope he doesn`t put that mask back on," Chappelle added.<br />
<br />
Smith in July shared a video on YouTube answering everyone's most asked questions, including why he did not apologize to Rock during his acceptance speech. "I was fogged out by that point," Smith admitted about the lack of an immediate apology.&nbsp;"It's all fuzzy."</p>

<p>The "Gemini Man" actor has contacted Rock to discuss the event, but the actor claimed that Rock is not yet ready to meet with him. He also apologised to Rock and others in the five-minute clip, including Rose Rock, Rock's mother.<br />
<br />
Smith has mainly kept quiet about the confrontation aside from the YouTube footage. Several days after the Oscars ceremony, he posted an Instagram apology to the public</p>


Comedian Chris Rock addressed the Will Smith Oscars slap during his latest comedy show with Dave Chappelle in England. According to Fox News, At the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Thursday, Rock and Chappelle kicked off their combined tour and talked about being attacked while onstage.

Comedian Chris Rock addressed the Will Smith Oscars slap during his latest comedy show with Dave Chappelle in England. According to Fox News, At the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Thursday, Rock and Chappelle kicked off their combined tour and talked about being attacked while onstage. "Did that s--t hurt?" Rock told the audience, according to The Times. "Godd--n right... the motherf---er hit me over a bulls--t joke, the nicest joke I ever told." After Rock joked about Jada Pinkett-Smith, Smith entered the stage and smacked him in the face. On March 27, Rock had been presenting the Academy Award for best documentary feature. The comedian noted that he was back at work the very next day following the incident. Following Rock`s skit, Chappelle addressed the slap and his own assault on stage at The Hollywood Bowl. On May 3, Chappelle was confronted by a spectator. The alleged attacker, Isaiah Lee was seen holding a fake gun that concealed a knife blade during the attack. "That was some scary s--t," Chappelle told the audience before noting that the attack was upstaged by Rock making his way onstage and saying, "Was that Will Smith?" The stand-up comic went on to discuss the Oscars incident, observing that Smith`s choice to smack Rock was a "very strange choice". "Will did an impression of a perfect man for 30 years," Chappelle said after asserting that Rock has always been himself. "I just hope he doesn`t put that mask back on," Chappelle added. Smith in July shared a video on YouTube answering everyone's most asked questions, including why he did not apologize to Rock during his acceptance speech. "I was fogged out by that point," Smith admitted about the lack of an immediate apology. "It's all fuzzy." The "Gemini Man" actor has contacted Rock to discuss the event, but the actor claimed that Rock is not yet ready to meet with him. He also apologised to Rock and others in the five-minute clip, including Rose Rock, Rock's mother. Smith has mainly kept quiet about the confrontation aside from the YouTube footage. Several days after the Oscars ceremony, he posted an Instagram apology to the public

Chris Rock says Will Smith slapped him over 'the nicest joke' he's ever told

<p>Chris Rock has been slammed by Nicole Bown Simpson's sister Tanya Brown over a joke he made comparing a double murder to his refusal to host the Oscars.&nbsp;<br />
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The 57-year-old comic allegedly said during his Sunday night performance in Phoenix that asking Simpson to "go back to the restaurant" where she left her eyeglasses before she was murdered would be like asking him to attend the Academy Awards following the notorious Will Smith slap incident.<br />
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"Nothing funny about his joke towards Jada as she suffers from a physical condition and nothing funny about equating an Oscar host invitation to a double homicide," Tanya wrote on Instagram.<br />
<br />
"I always thought he was funny, but he crossed the line with this one," the motivational speaker and life coach added.<br />
<br />
"In other words, Y`all!!!! Stop using my sister, OJ, and Ron as part of your cricking comedy act. There are families behind this tragedy!" she said of Rock drawing a parallel between the slap and Brown and Ron Goldman`s gruesome double homicide.</p>

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<p>During his stand-up routine, Rock informed the audience that he had turned down the opportunity to host the 2023 Oscars after Will Smith slapped him onstage during the 2022 event because of a joke the comic had made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.<br />
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Smith's hair inspired a 'G.I. Jane' joke from Rock. Jada has alopecia, an autoimmune condition that results in hair loss.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-chris-rock-says-he-was-asked-to-be-host-of-oscars-2023-but-declined-heres-why-511339">Chris Rock says he was asked to be host of Oscars 2023, but declined. Here's why</a><br />
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At her Brentwood, California, home, Brown and her companion, Goldman was discovered dead from knife wounds in June 1997.&nbsp;<br />
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OJ Simpson, Brown`s spouse and a former NFL star, was accused of the double homicide but was ultimately found not guilty after a highly publicized trial.<br />
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Rock`s murder joke provoked a lot of discussion on social media. Christopher Darden, one of the trial`s prosecutors, chimed in on a post he uploaded to his personal Instagram account.</p>


Chris Rock has been slammed by Nicole Bown Simpson's sister Tanya Brown over a joke he made comparing a double murder to his refusal to host the Oscars. The 57-year-old comic allegedly said during his Sunday night performance in Phoenix that asking Simpson to "go back to the restaurant" where she left her eyeglasses before she was murdered would be like asking him to attend the Academy Awards following the notorious Will Smith slap incident.

Chris Rock has been slammed by Nicole Bown Simpson's sister Tanya Brown over a joke he made comparing a double murder to his refusal to host the Oscars. The 57-year-old comic allegedly said during his Sunday night performance in Phoenix that asking Simpson to "go back to the restaurant" where she left her eyeglasses before she was murdered would be like asking him to attend the Academy Awards following the notorious Will Smith slap incident. "Nothing funny about his joke towards Jada as she suffers from a physical condition and nothing funny about equating an Oscar host invitation to a double homicide," Tanya wrote on Instagram. "I always thought he was funny, but he crossed the line with this one," the motivational speaker and life coach added. "In other words, Y`all!!!! Stop using my sister, OJ, and Ron as part of your cricking comedy act. There are families behind this tragedy!" she said of Rock drawing a parallel between the slap and Brown and Ron Goldman`s gruesome double homicide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanya Brown (@timewithtanyabrown) × During his stand-up routine, Rock informed the audience that he had turned down the opportunity to host the 2023 Oscars after Will Smith slapped him onstage during the 2022 event because of a joke the comic had made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith's hair inspired a 'G.I. Jane' joke from Rock. Jada has alopecia, an autoimmune condition that results in hair loss. Chris Rock says he was asked to be host of Oscars 2023, but declined. Here's why At her Brentwood, California, home, Brown and her companion, Goldman was discovered dead from knife wounds in June 1997. OJ Simpson, Brown`s spouse and a former NFL star, was accused of the double homicide but was ultimately found not guilty after a highly publicized trial. Rock`s murder joke provoked a lot of discussion on social media. Christopher Darden, one of the trial`s prosecutors, chimed in on a post he uploaded to his personal Instagram account.

Chris Rock gets slammed by Nicole Brown Simpson's sister for joking about murder 

<p>Actor-comedian Chris Rock has said that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars, asked him to host the next year's iteration of the event, but he declined the offer. The news was reported by Arizona Republic. During his standup routine at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Rock said returning to the Oscars would have been like going back to the scene of a crime. He also made a reference to OJ Simpson, who was alleged to have killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that he was offered a Super Bowl commercial as well, but refused that too.</p>

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<p>Rock's apprehension is understandable after what happened at this year's ceremony in March earlier this year. Rock was invited to the stage to present an award. In his bit, he joked about Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. While referring to Jada, Rock said he can’t wait to see ‘G.I. Jane’ 2. ‘G.I. Jane’ was a 1997 war movie that had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head. The joke seemingly targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he walked up to the stage and attacked Rock.</p>

<p>Rock added during the performance that the slap hurt and talked about how Smith had played the role of Muhammad Ali in &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Michael Mann's 2001 movie, 'Ali'.</p>

<p>“He’s bigger than me. The state of Nevada would not sanction a fight between me and Will Smith," he joked.</p>

<p>Months after the incident, which earned Smith a ten-year ban from the Academy, the actor apologised to Rock in a video. He said, "Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk. That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking about how many people got hurt at that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family.”</p>

<p>Interestingly, Smith went on to win his maiden Oscar for his performance as Richard Williams in sports biopic 'King Richard'.</p>

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Actor-comedian Chris Rock has said that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars, asked him to host the next year's iteration of the event, but he declined the offer.

Actor-comedian Chris Rock has said that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars, asked him to host the next year's iteration of the event, but he declined the offer. The news was reported by Arizona Republic. During his standup routine at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Rock said returning to the Oscars would have been like going back to the scene of a crime. He also made a reference to OJ Simpson, who was alleged to have killed his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. He added that he was offered a Super Bowl commercial as well, but refused that too. Also Read: Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock, his mom, family for the Oscar slap: 'My behaviour was unacceptable' Rock's apprehension is understandable after what happened at this year's ceremony in March earlier this year. Rock was invited to the stage to present an award. In his bit, he joked about Will Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith. While referring to Jada, Rock said he can’t wait to see ‘G.I. Jane’ 2. ‘G.I. Jane’ was a 1997 war movie that had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head. The joke seemingly targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he walked up to the stage and attacked Rock. Rock added during the performance that the slap hurt and talked about how Smith had played the role of Muhammad Ali in Michael Mann's 2001 movie, 'Ali'. “He’s bigger than me. The state of Nevada would not sanction a fight between me and Will Smith," he joked. Months after the incident, which earned Smith a ten-year ban from the Academy, the actor apologised to Rock in a video. He said, "Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk. That was one of the things about that moment. I just didn’t realize. I wasn’t thinking about how many people got hurt at that moment. So I want to apologize to Chris’ mother. I want to apologize to Chris’ family.” Interestingly, Smith went on to win his maiden Oscar for his performance as Richard Williams in sports biopic 'King Richard'.

Chris Rock says he was asked to be host of Oscars 2023, but declined. Here's why

Is the infamous Will Smith slap incident still haunting Chris rock? Comedian says he will not host Oscars 2023. He compared hosting to returning to a crime scene.

Is Will Smith's slap still haunting Chris rock? Chris says he will not host the Oscars 2023

<p>The viewership of the Academy Awards, colloquially known as Oscars, jumped by more than 50 per cent this year when compared to the previous year -- 15.36 million as opposed to 2021's 10.4 million. That was still a fraction of the peak that the event enjoyed in 1998, which attracted 57 million viewers, but still one would think the report should have brought joy to the Academy. But it likely didn't. Because the reason that many viewers tuned in to the event did not have anything to do with the event itself or the fresh or innovative presentation. It was due to an incident in which Will Smith, who won his maiden Oscar later in the ceremony, whacked comedian and presenter Chris Rock across the face after the latter cracked a joke at the expense of the former's wife.</p>

<p>It has been months since the incident, which occurred on morning of&nbsp;March 28 as per India time, but the controversy has refused to die down. Here is everything that has happened since that fateful evening:</p>

<p><strong>Will Smith makes an oblique mention of the incident in the awards acceptance speech</strong></p>

<p>While accepting the Best Actor Oscar, Smith appeared to mention the slapping incident. But he did not appear very apologetic. "I know to do what we do, you gotta be able to take abuse, and you gotta be able to have people talk crazy about you. In this business, you gotta be able to have people disrespecting you and you gotta smile and you gotta pretend like that‘s OK," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Smith added that Denzel Washington said to him after the slap, “At your highest moment, be careful. That’s when the devil comes for you.” He then did use the word 'apologise' but it was not addressed to Rock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I want to apologise to the Academy, I want to apologise to all my fellow nominees," Smith said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Will Smith's Instagram post the day after the incident</strong></p>

<p>After his non-apology at the Oscars, Smith regretted the incident in an Instagram post. He said his behaviour was "unacceptable and inexcusable". But then said he could not bear a joke about his wife's medical condition (alopecia). While referring to Jada, Rock had said he can’t wait to see ‘G.I. Jane’ 2. ‘G.I. Jane’ was a 1997 war movie that had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head. The joke seemingly targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to her condition. At first, Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he walked up to the stage and attacked Rock.</p>

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<p>In the Instagram post, Smith said, "I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness."</p>

<p><strong>Chris Rock's first comment on the slapping incident</strong></p>

<p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chris-rock-still-processing-slap-by-will-smith-at-oscars-467027">&nbsp;Chris Rock says he is 'still processing' the slap by Will Smith at Oscars 2022</a></p>

<p>Now, it was Rock's turn to comment on the Oscar slap. At a standup show in Boston just a couple of days after the Oscars on Marcy 31, Rock began the routine while addressing the incident. He said he was still "kind of processing what happened" but assured his fans that he would talk about it at some point.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Will Smith gets banned from the Oscars for 10 years</strong></p>

<p>As a punitive measure for his act of violence, in April the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences barred Smith from Oscars and any other events organised by the Academy for a decade following a meeting of the board of governors.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-not-a-victim-comedian-chris-rock-takes-a-jibe-at-will-smiths-oscar-slap-scandal-500792"><strong>Chris Rock addresses the slap for the second time</strong></a></p>

<p>In July, Rock talked about the incident for the second time, again during a stand-up show. As is his wont, he joked about the slap and stated that he is not a victim. "yeah, that s**t hurt," he said referring to the slap before adding, "But I shook [it] off and went to work the next day. I don't go to the hospital for a papercut."</p>

<p><strong>Will Smith issues video apology to Chris Rock</strong></p>

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<p>Finally, on July 30, Smith shared a video in which he addressed the slap in more detail and also answered a few questions about it and the aftermath. &nbsp;In a video titled ‘It’s been a minute...’ that Smith shared on his social media accounts, he said he has been doing a lot of thinking and has decided to answer a few fair questions that have been posed to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said. 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 apologise to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-will-smiths-public-reputation-plummets-after-the-oscar-slap-508282"><strong>Will Smith's reputation steeply declines after the slap</strong></a></p>

<p>In August, it was reported that Will Smith's reputation saw a steep decline due to the slap. &nbsp;As per Variety, Smith's popularity and approval ratings declined significantly following the Oscar ceremony. In the data provided by Q Scores to the publication, he was one of the top 5 or 10 rated actors in the US. But after the incident, his Q Score went down to 24 from 39. Henry Schafer, executive VP of Q Scores, said this is a significant drop. At the same time, his negative rating went up from 10 to 26.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Chris Rock claims he was invited to host the 2023 Oscars</strong></p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-chris-rock-says-he-was-asked-to-be-host-of-oscars-2023-but-declined-heres-why-511339">Chris Rock says he was asked to be host of Oscars 2023, but declined. Here's why</a></strong></p>

<p>In a Chris Rock show in Phoenix, Arizona, the comedian claimed that he was invited by the Academy to host the 2023 Oscars ceremony. But he declined. He explained his decision by joking that returning to the Oscars would have been like returning to the scene of a crime. He also said he was offered a Super Bowl commercial as well, but turned it down as well.&nbsp;</p>


The viewership of the Academy Awards, colloquially known as Oscars, jumped by more than 50 per cent this year when compared to the previous year -- 15.36 million as opposed to 2021's 10.

The viewership of the Academy Awards, colloquially known as Oscars, jumped by more than 50 per cent this year when compared to the previous year -- 15.36 million as opposed to 2021's 10.4 million. That was still a fraction of the peak that the event enjoyed in 1998, which attracted 57 million viewers, but still one would think the report should have brought joy to the Academy. But it likely didn't. Because the reason that many viewers tuned in to the event did not have anything to do with the event itself or the fresh or innovative presentation. It was due to an incident in which Will Smith, who won his maiden Oscar later in the ceremony, whacked comedian and presenter Chris Rock across the face after the latter cracked a joke at the expense of the former's wife. It has been months since the incident, which occurred on morning of March 28 as per India time, but the controversy has refused to die down. Here is everything that has happened since that fateful evening: Will Smith makes an oblique mention of the incident in the awards acceptance speech While accepting the Best Actor Oscar, Smith appeared to mention the slapping incident. But he did not appear very apologetic. "I know to do what we do, you gotta be able to take abuse, and you gotta be able to have people talk crazy about you. In this business, you gotta be able to have people disrespecting you and you gotta smile and you gotta pretend like that‘s OK," he said. Smith added that Denzel Washington said to him after the slap, “At your highest moment, be careful. That’s when the devil comes for you.” He then did use the word 'apologise' but it was not addressed to Rock. "I want to apologise to the Academy, I want to apologise to all my fellow nominees," Smith said. Will Smith's Instagram post the day after the incident After his non-apology at the Oscars, Smith regretted the incident in an Instagram post. He said his behaviour was "unacceptable and inexcusable". But then said he could not bear a joke about his wife's medical condition (alopecia). While referring to Jada, Rock had said he can’t wait to see ‘G.I. Jane’ 2. ‘G.I. Jane’ was a 1997 war movie that had Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaving her head. The joke seemingly targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to her condition. At first, Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at his wife’s eyes roll, he walked up to the stage and attacked Rock. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) × In the Instagram post, Smith said, "I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness." Chris Rock's first comment on the slapping incident Also Read: Chris Rock says he is 'still processing' the slap by Will Smith at Oscars 2022 Now, it was Rock's turn to comment on the Oscar slap. At a standup show in Boston just a couple of days after the Oscars on Marcy 31, Rock began the routine while addressing the incident. He said he was still "kind of processing what happened" but assured his fans that he would talk about it at some point. Will Smith gets banned from the Oscars for 10 years As a punitive measure for his act of violence, in April the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences barred Smith from Oscars and any other events organised by the Academy for a decade following a meeting of the board of governors. Chris Rock addresses the slap for the second time In July, Rock talked about the incident for the second time, again during a stand-up show. As is his wont, he joked about the slap and stated that he is not a victim. "yeah, that s**t hurt," he said referring to the slap before adding, "But I shook [it] off and went to work the next day. I don't go to the hospital for a papercut." Will Smith issues video apology to Chris Rock Finally, on July 30, Smith shared a video in which he addressed the slap in more detail and also answered a few questions about it and the aftermath. In a video titled ‘It’s been a minute...’ that Smith shared on his social media accounts, he said he has been doing a lot of thinking and has decided to answer a few fair questions that have been posed to him. “Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable. I am here whenever you are ready to talk,” Smith said. 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 apologise to Chris’ mother. I want to apologise to Chris’ family.” Will Smith's reputation steeply declines after the slap In August, it was reported that Will Smith's reputation saw a steep decline due to the slap. As per Variety, Smith's popularity and approval ratings declined significantly following the Oscar ceremony. In the data provided by Q Scores to the publication, he was one of the top 5 or 10 rated actors in the US. But after the incident, his Q Score went down to 24 from 39. Henry Schafer, executive VP of Q Scores, said this is a significant drop. At the same time, his negative rating went up from 10 to 26. Chris Rock claims he was invited to host the 2023 Oscars Also Read: Chris Rock says he was asked to be host of Oscars 2023, but declined. Here's why In a Chris Rock show in Phoenix, Arizona, the comedian claimed that he was invited by the Academy to host the 2023 Oscars ceremony. But he declined. He explained his decision by joking that returning to the Oscars would have been like returning to the scene of a crime. He also said he was offered a Super Bowl commercial as well, but turned it down as well.

Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar slapgate: Everything that's happened so far

<p>Nearly 5 months after Will Smith created headlines for slapping Chris Rock on stage during the Oscar awards, the actor made a comeback on social media and posted a video with his elder son Trey as they caught a tarantula at their home in California.&nbsp;<br />
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The clip was shared by Will on his social media handle and the actor sounded terrified as he filmed his oldest child capturing the massive spider underneath a glass bowl. Will captioned the post as, "Posting this from a Holiday Inn."</p>

<p>"What the whole h--l. That is a big a-- spider," Smith said before his son reassured him, "That`s a tarantula."<br />
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The actor had taken a break from social media following the infamous slapping incident at the Oscars earlier in March this year. Smith stepped on stage and slapped Chris Rock during the live programme. Rock had just completed making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife.<br />
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Who should really bear responsibility for catching the spider was a point of contention between Will and Trey, for whom he shares co-parenting duties with his ex-wife Sheree Zampino.<br />
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"I`m on a chair," Smith said in the video. "Alright Trey, you gotta get that out of here. Come on." Smith added, "You`re young and strong. You can handle the bite."Trey was startled as he turned to face the camera, but he acted bravely and grabbed the eight-legged critter from beneath a glass bowl. The spider was then moved outside after Smith unsuccessfully attempted to place a piece of paper underneath."We`re taking turns," he assured his son. "We`re a team ... OK, he is fast."<br />
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Their late-night adventure wasn't quite over and Smith was done with trying to move the tarantula out as he said, "I don`t like it at all. We`re selling the house."<br />
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The `Real Housewives of Beverly Hills` actor Sheree Zampino, who was Trey`s mother, and Will were married for three years until divorcing in 1995.<br />
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Since the Oscars incident in March, when the 'Bad Boys'&nbsp;actor stormed the stage and punched Rock after the comic made a joke about Jada`s bald head in a reference to 'GI. Jane,'&nbsp;the actor has generally avoided the public. In the past, Pinkett Smith has talked about her battles with alopecia, an autoimmune condition that results in hair loss.</p>

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<p>Shortly after the slap, Smith received the best actor award for his work in 'King Richard.'<br />
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Following the ordeal, Smith announced his resignation from the Academy, saying he had "betrayed the trust of the Academy." Smith was then banned from attending Oscars events and shows for 10 years.<br />
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In July, Smith went into considerable detail about the incident. He said he had contacted Rock to ask him about it but that Rock was just not ready to have a conversation. He also apologised to Rock and other people in the five-minute clip, including Rose Rock, the comedian`s mother.&nbsp;</p>


Nearly 5 months after Will Smith created headlines for slapping Chris Rock on stage during the Oscar awards, the actor made a comeback on social media and posted a video with his elder son Trey as they caught a tarantula at their home in California.

Nearly 5 months after Will Smith created headlines for slapping Chris Rock on stage during the Oscar awards, the actor made a comeback on social media and posted a video with his elder son Trey as they caught a tarantula at their home in California. The clip was shared by Will on his social media handle and the actor sounded terrified as he filmed his oldest child capturing the massive spider underneath a glass bowl. Will captioned the post as, "Posting this from a Holiday Inn." "What the whole h--l. That is a big a-- spider," Smith said before his son reassured him, "That`s a tarantula." The actor had taken a break from social media following the infamous slapping incident at the Oscars earlier in March this year. Smith stepped on stage and slapped Chris Rock during the live programme. Rock had just completed making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's wife. Who should really bear responsibility for catching the spider was a point of contention between Will and Trey, for whom he shares co-parenting duties with his ex-wife Sheree Zampino. "I`m on a chair," Smith said in the video. "Alright Trey, you gotta get that out of here. Come on." Smith added, "You`re young and strong. You can handle the bite."Trey was startled as he turned to face the camera, but he acted bravely and grabbed the eight-legged critter from beneath a glass bowl. The spider was then moved outside after Smith unsuccessfully attempted to place a piece of paper underneath."We`re taking turns," he assured his son. "We`re a team ... OK, he is fast." Their late-night adventure wasn't quite over and Smith was done with trying to move the tarantula out as he said, "I don`t like it at all. We`re selling the house." The `Real Housewives of Beverly Hills` actor Sheree Zampino, who was Trey`s mother, and Will were married for three years until divorcing in 1995. Since the Oscars incident in March, when the 'Bad Boys' actor stormed the stage and punched Rock after the comic made a joke about Jada`s bald head in a reference to 'GI. Jane,' the actor has generally avoided the public. In the past, Pinkett Smith has talked about her battles with alopecia, an autoimmune condition that results in hair loss. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) × Shortly after the slap, Smith received the best actor award for his work in 'King Richard.' Following the ordeal, Smith announced his resignation from the Academy, saying he had "betrayed the trust of the Academy." Smith was then banned from attending Oscars events and shows for 10 years. In July, Smith went into considerable detail about the incident. He said he had contacted Rock to ask him about it but that Rock was just not ready to have a conversation. He also apologised to Rock and other people in the five-minute clip, including Rose Rock, the comedian`s mother.

Will Smith captures huge spider with son Trey as he returns to social media post-Oscar's slap incident

<p>Will Smith has constantly&nbsp;been under fire for getting violent at the prestigious Oscars awards this year. The incident left the internet divided and it remained the talk of the town for months. Now, the latest is that Will Smith's ex-wife Sheree Zampino has come forward to support the actor and is seeking forgiveness on his behalf.</p>

<p>Nearly five months after the Oscars slapgate, Zampino has spoken to a publication to clear her stance on the matter. Speaking to The Daily Mail, she said, "I hope people allow [Will] to be human," while adding, "I really hope for that because I stand in support of him, we are on good terms."</p>

<p>"You cannot heal without forgiveness," she concluded.</p>

<p>At the 94th Academy Awards, Smith didn't like a joke Chris Rock made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and he walked up to him and slapped him across his face. The incident got captured on the lens. Later, Smith issued a public apology and asked for forgiveness.</p>

<p>Smith tied the knot with Zampino in 1992 and they parted ways in 1995. They share a son named Trey Smith, who is now 29 years old.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Smith has been banned from the Academy Awards for 10 years.&nbsp;In a statement, the Academy said that the 94th Oscars had been "overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behaviour" of the 'The Pursuit of Happyness' actor. And,&nbsp;they also apologised for not "adequately addressing the situation in the room" right after the incident.</p>


Will Smith has constantly been under fire for getting violent at the prestigious Oscars awards this year. The incident left the internet divided and it remained the talk of the town for months.

Will Smith has constantly been under fire for getting violent at the prestigious Oscars awards this year. The incident left the internet divided and it remained the talk of the town for months. Now, the latest is that Will Smith's ex-wife Sheree Zampino has come forward to support the actor and is seeking forgiveness on his behalf. Nearly five months after the Oscars slapgate, Zampino has spoken to a publication to clear her stance on the matter. Speaking to The Daily Mail, she said, "I hope people allow [Will] to be human," while adding, "I really hope for that because I stand in support of him, we are on good terms." "You cannot heal without forgiveness," she concluded. At the 94th Academy Awards, Smith didn't like a joke Chris Rock made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and he walked up to him and slapped him across his face. The incident got captured on the lens. Later, Smith issued a public apology and asked for forgiveness. Smith tied the knot with Zampino in 1992 and they parted ways in 1995. They share a son named Trey Smith, who is now 29 years old. Also read: Did you know it was Kevin Feige who shared deep secret about Captain America's virginity Smith has been banned from the Academy Awards for 10 years. In a statement, the Academy said that the 94th Oscars had been "overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behaviour" of the 'The Pursuit of Happyness' actor. And, they also apologised for not "adequately addressing the situation in the room" right after the incident.

Will Smith's ex-wife Sheree hopes fans forgive the actor for Oscars slapgate

<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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