The 2022 Oscar Awards found their owners on the night of March 28. The night held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles was marked by Will Smith’s slapping to comedian Chris Rock, rather than the winners.
“DO NOT MENTION MY WIFE’S NAME!”
Will Smith, who slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage after he made jokes about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s haircut due to his ‘alopecia’ disease, and when he returned to his place, he went back to the stage; “Don’t mention my wife’s name,” he yelled, and repeated the same phrases more harshly, blocking Rock’s attempt to explain.
When the 53-year-old actress took the stage to receive her award, she apologized in tears and said, “I want to apologize to the Academy, I want to apologize to my nominees. This is a good moment.” It was noteworthy that Smith did not apologize to Chris Rock, who was slapped.
“I EXCEEDED THE LIMIT AND I WAS WRONG”
Smith, who broke his silence after all these events, shared an apology message on his social media account and said, “All kinds of violence are poisonous and destructive. My actions last night are unacceptable and unforgivable. Jokes are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s health was too much for me and “I was emotional. I want to apologize to you in public, Chris. I crossed the line and I was wrong. I’m so embarrassed and my actions don’t show the man I want to be. There should be no room for violence in the world.”
His slap changed his life
Will Smith was in trouble for his career due to the slap scandal. The star actor, who won his first Oscar for his role in King Richard, was removed from new projects. Smith; digital project ‘Fast and Loose’ had to say goodbye to the fourth installment of the famous ‘Bad Boys’ series and the sequel of ‘I Am Legend’ written in gold letters to Smith’s career.
In addition, two giant companies that bid to buy the film rights of the autobiography book published by the famous name last year were withdrawn from the auction.
According to the news of Will Smith, Entertainment Tonight; He started therapy after making his mark on the world press with his tendency to violence at the Oscar Award Ceremony.
DISCONTINUED FOR 10 YEARS
Will Smith, who showed a low profile after the event that marked the ceremony, was also banned from Oscar galas and other Academy events for 10 years.
“CONTINUES TO STAY ON THE PROJECT”
After all, the 53-year-old actor allegedly undertook the production of the sequel to ‘I Am Legend’, which was released in 2007, through his company, Westbrook Media.
Speaking to The Sun, a source said:
“The script is written with reference to his character and Will remains on the project. It has to be signed by Warner Brothers, but there is no indication that Will is leaving the project.”
“The truth is, Will will make a comeback at some point and it will just depend on which studio gives him a chance,” the source said, adding that Smith also received therapy and was moving away from the limelight.
“EVERYTHING CAN BE DIFFERENT IN TWO YEARS”
“While the whole world is focusing on stories like the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case, the public’s negative sentiment about Will Smith’s career has definitely lessened in recent weeks,” the unnamed source said.
“Hollywood absolutely loves comeback stories from stars who seem to be out of business in the industry. Like Robert Downey Jr, Mel Gibson, Drew Barrymore, and Winona Ryder. In two years, things can be very different and Will can return to the screens.”
HE HAS A HALUCINATION
On the other hand, the famous name; A speech he attended before the scandal at the Oscars, on David Letterman’s digital program ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’, emerged last month. Smith revealed on the show that he had a hallucination of losing his career and fortune while under the influence of drugs.
“My HOME AND CAREER FLOODED”
The actor described what he saw as follows:
“Suddenly, I saw all my money fly away. Then my home and career flew away. I found myself struggling to catch up with my lost money and career, my whole life being destroyed.”
His 21-year-old daughter Willow Smith said from afar, “Daddy, help me! Dad! How come you won’t help me?” The hallucination became even more disturbing to Smith after he heard her call out.
“I STOP CARE”
“But gradually I stopped caring about my money, I just wanted to go to Willow,” Smith said. “I stopped caring about my home and my career.”
“THIS WAS A WARNING”
Social media users commented on the hot topic of the interview, “It’s crazy that she told all this and then was seized by the very fear she described at the Oscars”, “I hope Will is okay”, “Maybe the slap was planned. It’s just too much of a coincidence” and “It wasn’t a hallucination.” It was a warning”.