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Will Smith's 'Emancipation' role taught him lesson post-slap

While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script

The Independent UK

The top Christmas cracker jokes for 2022 as Phil and Holly queue jump row included

This year's shortlist also references the Will Smith and Chris Rock Academy Awards slap incident, as well as Holly and Phil's queue jump row during the mourning period for the Queen.

Edinburgh Live

Will Smith and Kate Bush feature in Top 10 Christmas cracker jokes for 2022

The witty one-liners reference topical moments in popular culture over the past 12 months

The Independent UK

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Will Smith begins road to redemption with Oscar-tipped slavery drama

Emancipation premiered to gushing reviews for the actor whose infamous slap left his reputation in tatters. Is the comeback on?

The Guardian - UK

December streaming guide: Will Smith’s back, Harry and Meghan, Irreverent and much more

Will Smith's film, Emancipation, is among some great shows and documentaries out this month reviewed in our December streaming guide.

The New Daily

After the Slap, can Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ get Oscar love?

LOS ANGELES — When Will Smith took the stage Wednesday night at Westwood’s Village Theatre to introduce his new slavery thriller “Emancipation,” the nearly full house cheered and took out their phones to capture the moment. The actor had just finished striding the premiere’s red carpet, flashing his thousand-megawatt smile…

Los Angeles Times

Video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at Oscars tops YouTube chart

Guardian clip which attracted more than 103m views and 1.5m likes was highest trending in UK this year

The Guardian - UK

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Will Smith makes his red carpet return alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children after Oscars slap

The actor, 54, has kept a low profile since his slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards in March

Evening Standard

Will Smith joined by glamorously dressed family for Emancipation premiere

The actor who set the internet alight eight months ago after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards returned to the spotlight in high style

Evening Standard

Ireland's most watched YouTube clip of 2022 has been revealed and it's one we almost forgot happened

The clip racked up millions of views

Irish Mirror

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith join family in first red carpet since that Oscars slap

Will Smith stepped out on the red carpet alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their three children in the family's first red carpet appearance since Will slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

Daily Mirror

Will Smith's notorious Chris Rock slap is UK’s top trending YouTube video

Infamous Oscar assault after comedian's joke about actor's wife has had over 103 million views on the social media channel

Wales Online

Tearful Will Smith reveals heartbreaking question nephew asked after Oscars slap

Hollywood star Will Smith has opened up about the fallout from the infamous moment in which he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards earlier this year

Daily Mirror

The Loop: Donald Trump faces criticism from Mitch McConnell, Will Smith on why he 'lost it' on Oscars night, and Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes convicted — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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The New Daily

‘I was going through something’: Will Smith gives first full interview since the slap

Will Smith says he was "going through something" the night he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, as "bottled rage" and a mix of emotions

Mic

Will Smith is forgiving himself for “being human,” eight months after The Slap

"Hurt people hurt people," the actor told Trevor Noah in a new interview.

WEKU

A teary Will Smith opens up to Trevor Noah about the 'rage' behind his Oscar slap

In his first big interview since March, the blockbuster actor said he "just lost it" over Rock's joke about his wife's hair. "That was a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," he said.

Los Angeles Times

Will Smith says 'bottled' rage led to Oscars slap: 'Hurt people hurt people'

Will Smith knows that his "horrific decision" to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards casts a long shadow on his upcoming projects and appeared on "The Daily Show" on Monday to unpack his latest mea culpa.

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Axios

"I just lost it": Will Smith addresses Chris Rock slap in first live interview

Smith told Noah that there were "many nuances and complexities" that went into his decision to slap Rock.

Manchester Evening News

Will Smith addresses ‘horrific night’ of Chris Rock Oscars slap for first time on US talk show

The actor was banned from attending the awards for 10 years after slapping host Chris Rock

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith speaks to Trevor Noah about ‘bottled rage’ behind Oscars slap

The actor said there were ‘many nuances and complexities’ behind his assault on Chris Rock, but he understood viewers’ revulsion

The Independent UK

Will Smith says he ‘understands’ if viewers aren’t ‘ready’ to watch new film after Oscars slap

Actor reveals ‘deepest concern’ about people no longer wanting to watch him on screen

Daily Mirror

Will Smith confesses he has lost sleep over Oscar slap hurting his new film

Will Smith was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock and fears his actions could harm his latest production's chance of grabbing a gong

Wales Online

Will Smith hoping Oscars slap does not affect Emancipation at 2023 awards season

Actor insists the film's production team should not be 'penalised' for his altercation with Chris Rock

The Guardian - AU

Will Smith ‘completely understands’ if audiences avoid his films post Oscars slap

Actor says he hopes his actions won’t ‘penalize’ the work of others on Emancipation, his first film since he attacked Chris Rock on stage

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