Will Smith opens up about Chris Rock Oscar slap on Trevor Noah’s talk show, read here
After the Oscars debacle, Will Smith made his first appearance on the TV Talk Show. Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the horrific incident which banned him to attend the Oscars for 10 long years.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in March after the presenter joked about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. Talking to Noah, Smith called the event a horrific night and said he 'just lost it.'
Smith was awarded the Oscars for his performance in a Tennis drama an hour after the incident. He later issued an apology to Rock and the Academy. In an official statement released by the Academy, Smith had been banned from the Oscars for ten years.
Appearing on ‘The Daily Show’ on Monday, Smith explained that his actions stemmed from a traumatic childhood. He does not want to become like his late father.
Despite the explanation, Smith said that he understands the reaction of the fans.
Smith’s performance in the forthcoming drama ‘Emancipation’ is being praised by critics. The actor said his outburst at the Oscars could potentially taint the drama and that it is disheartening.
‘Emancipation’ is a true story of a slave named Peter, played by Smith, who ran away in search of his family.
FAQs
Q1. Why did Will Smith slap Chris Rock at the Oscars?
A. Will Smith went on stage and slapped the presenter, Chris Rock, for making a joke about his wife’s shaved head. Jada Pinkett Smith suffers from Alopecia.
Q2. When is Emancipation scheduled to be released?
A. It is scheduled to be released on December 2, 2022, in cinemas.
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