Will Smith says slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars three years ago taught him painful lessons about public mistakes. The actor told 1Xtra radio that dealing with widespread disapproval felt brutal after spending his career seeking approval from others. Smith received a 10-year ban from the Academy Awards ceremony following the incident. He resigned from the Oscars Academy and called his actions inexcusable. The fallout forced him into deep personal reflection about parts of himself he had never explored.
Rock made jokes about Jada Smith's shaved head during the 2022 ceremony. Jada suffers from alopecia which causes hair loss. Will immediately walked onto the stage and slapped the comedian across the face. Millions of people watched video clips of the shocking moment online. The actor told Rock to keep his wife's name out of his mouth.
Smith released his first album in 20 years called Based On A True Story. He asked Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar for advice before returning to music. Critics gave the album negative reviews calling it corny and dated. Smith describes the music as exploring the despicable prisoners inside his mind. He wants to work with authenticity rather than maintaining his public image.
Rock made jokes about Jada Smith's shaved head during the 2022 ceremony. Jada suffers from alopecia which causes hair loss. Will immediately walked onto the stage and slapped the comedian across the face. Millions of people watched video clips of the shocking moment online. The actor told Rock to keep his wife's name out of his mouth.
Smith released his first album in 20 years called Based On A True Story. He asked Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar for advice before returning to music. Critics gave the album negative reviews calling it corny and dated. Smith describes the music as exploring the despicable prisoners inside his mind. He wants to work with authenticity rather than maintaining his public image.
