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Will Smith Says Bottled Rage Led Him To Slap Chris Rock At The Oscars
29 Nov

Will Smith Says Bottled Rage Led Him To Slap Chris Rock At The Oscars

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Will Smith has said his “bottled” rage led him to slap comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars in March. The actor has been interviewed for the first time since the incident, which he described as “a horrific night”. Appearing on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, he said: “I was going through something that night, you know? “Not that that justifies my behaviour at all.” Smith added that there were “many nuances and complexities to it”, but added: “I just – I lost it.” Smith stormed the stage at the Hollywood award ceremony after Rock made a joke about Smith’s…
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Will Smith’s First Movie Since Oscars Slap To Be Released In December
04 Oct

Will Smith’s First Movie Since Oscars Slap To Be Released In December

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Actor Will Smith's first movie since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, a historical thriller called "Emancipation," will debut in cinemas in December, a move that makes the film eligible for next year's Oscars. Distributor Apple Inc (AAPL.O) announced the timing in a statement and released a trailer on Monday. "Emancipation," which tells the story of a man who escapes from slavery, was filmed before Smith attacked Rock on stage in February but its release date had been uncertain. Smith is banned from attending the Oscars ceremony for 10 years, but he is still eligible to be nominated…
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