Will Smith says Oscars slap fallout was brutal
Summary
Will Smith discussed the impact of his public incident at the Oscars when he slapped Chris Rock. He has taken time to reflect on his actions and returned to music after three years, releasing a new album. Smith expressed that the experience led to personal growth and creative inspiration.Key Facts
- Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars after a joke about Smith's wife, Jada.
- Jada Pinkett Smith has a condition called alopecia, leading to hair loss.
- After the incident, Smith was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.
- He resigned from the Oscars Academy, calling his actions "inexcusable."
- Smith's experience drove him to self-reflection and led to his return to music.
- In 2023, he released his first album in 20 years, called "Based On A True Story."
- Smith sought advice from musicians Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar before making his album.
- The album received negative reviews from some music critics but was a personal project for Smith.
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