Jun 17, 2025 · Three years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, Will Smith says making a mistake so publicly was "brutal". "The last few years for me have been really deep...

1 day ago · Smith’s infamous 2022 Oscars incident – in which he slapped Chris Rock on live TV onstage at the Academy Awards – wasn’t the reason why the show took so long to bring him on.

Feb 22, 2023 · Here's how Will Smith went from Oscar favorite to Academy persona non grata, and why his actions -- and the Academy's reactions -- remain so vexing.

Mar 25, 2025 · Will Smith opened up about being banned from the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock on stage.

Mar 27, 2025 · Will Smith revealed a "magical" breakthrough he got following his infamous Oscars slap during an appearance on SiriusXM's Sway in the Morning.

Jun 17, 2025 · Will Smith opens up about his transformative journey following the infamous Oscars incident, discussing personal growth, creativity and missed opportunities in his acting career.

Mar 28, 2025 · Will Smith ’s new album Based on a True Story features numerous references to the infamous moment he slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage at the 2022 Oscars.

The 2022 Academy Awards will forever be etched in history, not just for the awards handed out, but for a moment that sent shockwaves across the globe: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

Mar 25, 2025 · Oscar-winning actor Will Smith shares his thoughts on his 10-year ban from the Academy Awards following his infamous incident with Chris Rock.

Mar 28, 2025 · Smith pokes fun at the response to the infamous incident on 'Based on a True Story,' his first release in two decades.