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Will Smith in career slump years after Chris Rock slap: Source

While Smith did have success in 2024’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die," that was latching to an already successful franchise.
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Will Smith Was Never The Same After The Slap

We may never fully know what was going through Will Smith's head when he slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. When comedian Chris Rock joked from onstage, "Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can't wait ...
New York Post

Will Smith references infamous Chris Rock Oscars slap in new freestyle

Will Smith isn’t over the slap. The actor, 56, rapped about his infamous altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars in a freestyle while appearing on DJ Charlie Sloth’s “Fire in the Booth” last ...
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Wanda Sykes says Will Smith eventually apologized after Oscars slap overshadowed her hosting moment

Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards has spawned everything from a comedy special about it, a ban for 10 years for Smith, and more. According to Wanda Sykes, the Fresh Prince ...
The Chronicle

The aftermath of the slap heard round the world: Will Smith's attempted career revival

On Mar. 27, 2022, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after Rock joked about Smith’s wife during the 94th Academy Awards. The slap, and Will’s declaration that Rock should “keep [Smith’s] wife’s name out of ...
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‘The Album’s Trash. I’m Just Assuming That’: Chris Rock’s Brother Blasts Will Smith For Referencing The Oscars Slap On His New Music

The fallout from the slap continues over three years later. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tony Rock has been highly protective ...
New York Post

Did Will Smith delay surprise ‘Bel-Air’ cameo over his Chris Rock Oscars slap?

Peacock’s “Bel-Air” ended with a surprise cameo from Will Smith. The series, which premiered in 2022 and aired for four seasons, starred Jabari Banks and was a “reimagined” version of Smith’s “The ...