Will Smith

After last year's ceremony was rocked by unexpected drama, this year, Oscars organisers are not taking any risks. Ahead of the 2023 awards, set to take ...

We’re thrilled Jimmy is coming back, and we hope this is the beginning of a lovely, long new relationship with him.” There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. This will be the statement. “I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. This is the spokesperson.

The actor was banned from attending the awards ceremony for 10 years. After the infamous Oscars slapgate, Smith resigned from the Academy. Getty Images After ...

In the short clip, TikTok user Miss Money Working (with Instagram handle @missmoneyworking) describes how people can ask objects what they think of them. He was also banned from attending the much-awaited awards ceremony for 10 years by the organising committee. The biopic was helmed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. Fans were loving the short clip, with many praising the actor for being able to reflect on his past behaviour. Rock made fun of Pinkett Smith's baldness, which irked her actor-husband. Hours after the incident, the 54-year-old also bagged the Best Actor award for his performance in the biographical sports drama 'King Richard', based on the life of tennis stars Serena and Venus's father Richard Williams.

Nearly a year after the "slap heard around the world," Will Smith seems to be poking fun at the 2022 Oscars incident in a new video on TikTok.

“You can pick up a pen and ask it how it sees you or what it thinks of you,” she continued, “and you will get an answer in your mind from your intuition. [Smith slapped 94th Academy Awards host Chris Rock](https://nypost.com/2022/04/04/its-time-to-move-on-from-the-will-smith-slap-drama/), 58, after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair — which Smith took as a jab at his 51-year-old wife’s struggle with alopecia. Pinkett Smith broke her silence soon after.

Will Smith posed with his Oscar trophy in a new TikTok video which has drawn divisive reactions from the internet.

There are many nuances and complexities to it but at the end of the day, I lost it.” 😡” And there were many comments regarding how Will should not be making fun of slapping someone and acting like nothing had happened. After her video ends, Will picks up his Oscar trophy and gives a bemused look towards the camera.

Actor Will Smith has shared a video on his Instagram handle that appears to poke fun at his actions at the Oscars last year, when he slapped comedian Chris ...

Last year's Oscars ceremony took place on March 28 and the highlight was Will Smith's actions. He was also banned from attending the Oscars ceremony for 10 years. "That's the Will Smith that everybody loves. He then slowly picks up his Oscar, with a concerned look on his face, and then turns wordlessly to the camera. The video has been posted less than a month from this year's Oscars ceremony in which Mr Smith is seen reacting to a TikTok user's clip where she asks people to ask objects what they think of their owners. "Did you know, you can pick any object, look at it and ask it what it thinks of you.

The musical contributions of Black people in America cannot be understated. It is deeply woven into the fabric of our culture and born from trauma pathways that ...

[Grammys](https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/culture/dj-khaled-john-legend-kirk-franklin-meek-mill-more-set-to-honor-nipsey-hussle-at-2020-grammys?_pos=1&_sid=60c82ae75&_ss=r) have still struggled to get it right, but they’ve come a long way from where they once were and a lot of that has to do with the sacrifices of artists like Smith and Jeff. The following year, the Grammys televised the Best Rap Performance Award presentation, giving it to artist Young MC for his single “Bust a Move.” Smith eventually went on to win multiple Grammys, even opening the 40th annual Grammy Awards in 1998. Smith and Jeff were also critical of rapper Kool Moe Dee, who took their place on the Grammys stage to present the award for Best R&B Male Vocal; the duo felt it sent the wrong message to supporters of hip-hop. By refusing to show up, they sent a clear message that institutions wouldn’t be allowed to benefit from the semblance of inclusivity without actual equal and inclusive treatment in the industry. While the group was happy to accept the award, they felt a statement needed to be made if the hip-hop genre was ever to receive its respect. “They said there wasn’t enough time to televise all of the categories.

Will Smith seemingly alluded to his infamous Oscars slap on TikTok, picking up his Academy Award and wondering what it thinks of him. Will Smith is rolling ...

You can ask your car what it thinks of you, you can even ask money what it thinks of you.” “I am deeply remorseful, and I’m trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of myself,” Smith said at the time. Smith, who briefly laughed, approached the stage to slap Rock, before returning to his seat and shouting expletives at the stand-up comic. “You can pick up a pen and ask it how it sees you or what it thinks of you,” she says. Prior to Smith receiving the award, presenter and comedian Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head onstage, referring to the actress as a contender for G.I. ‘Miss Money Working.’ In the video, Rossi discusses the benefits of asking an inanimate object what it thinks of you, because – according to her caption – “everything has consciousness.” [@willsmith] [#duet]with @missmoneyworking [♬ original sound – Will Smith]

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock onstage during the show at the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on March 27, 2022. (Myung Chun / Los ...

But you have to have the teams and frameworks in place and the processes in place, to come together to figure things out quickly.” And particularly in times of crisis, we must act swiftly, compassionately and decisively for ourselves and for our industry. The “To Leslie” actor rode a brief, powerful wave of [A-list celebrities endorsing her performance](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-01-24/oscars-nominations-2023-how-andrea-riseborough-pulled-off-that-shocking-oscar-nomination), leading some to question whether any awards campaign rules were broken. One week after the nominations were released, the academy announced that Riseborough’s [nomination will stand ](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-01-31/oscars-nominations-2023-andrea-riseborough-review-complete)and the academy will work to refine and clarify the rules around awards campaigning. “You know, that happened on a Tuesday, and six days later we were able to issue our formal statement from the board that really carved out a plan for us,” Kramer said. This is the spokesperson.

Will Smith made a thinly-veiled quip about his Oscars slap in a new TikTok video this week - ahead of the one-year anniversary of his assault on Chris Rock.

Smith noted that he has since reached out to Rock but the comedian was not ready. He did, however, apologize to the Academy and his fellow nominees. My behaviour was unacceptable and I'm here whenever you're ready to talk,' he said directly into the camera. 'You can pick up a pen and ask it how it sees you or what it thinks of you and you will get an answer in your mind from your intuition. Interesting: The original video, which Smith duetted with - sees TikToker Sam Rossi state: 'This works because everything has consciousness. if you can't make fun of yourself, yer doing it wrong' while another penned: 'Oscar : ‘I’m not mad…

The Academy's new "crisis team" will be on hand at the 2023 Oscars in case any slap-style emergencies break out during the ceremony.

[resigned from the Academy](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/will-smith-resigns-academy-oscars-slap-chris-rock-1235221041/) on April 1, writing in a statement, “I betrayed the trust of the Academy. We learned from this that the Academy must be fully transparent and accountable in our actions, and particularly in times of crisis you must act swiftly, compassionately and decisively for ourselves and for our industry. It appears the new crisis team will react in as close to real-time as possible should any emergencies break out at the 2023 Oscars. The creation of a crisis team is a response to the 2022 Oscars, where [Will Smith](https://variety.com/t/will-smith/) infamously walked on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock across the face. Academy president Janet Yang [previously said](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/oscars-response-will-smith-slap-inadequate-not-swift-enough-1235521739/) the group’s response to the incident was not swift enough. After the slap, Smith returned to his seat and repeatedly screamed at Rock, “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth!” The ceremony continued with Smith remaining in attendance as he won the best actor Oscar for his performance in “King Richard.”

The Oscars will have a 'crisis team' for the upcoming ceremony, in case another Will Smith-type slap goes down.

We're guessing the idea might be to order Will out of the building quickly ... It seems the idea might be to yank someone off the stage or boot them from the auditorium if they do something really untoward. So it is our hope that we will be prepared for anything that we may not anticipate right now but that we’re planning for just in case it does happen." [Will Smith](https://www.tmz.com/people/will-smith/) during the ceremony. what the hell will they do? creating a "crisis team" in case someone goes all

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer confirmed in an interview with Time magazine that the organization has implemented a new ...

We learned from this that the Academy must be fully transparent and accountable in our actions, and particularly in times of crisis you must act swiftly, compassionately and decisively for ourselves and for our industry. [resigned from the Academy](https://www.today.com/popculture/popculture/will-smith-resigns-academy-oscars-what-does-it-mean-rcna22686) on April 1, writing in a statement, “I betrayed the trust of the Academy. Academy president Janet Yang [previously said](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/oscars-response-will-smith-slap-inadequate-not-swift-enough-1235521739/) the group’s response to the incident was not swift enough. It appears the new crisis team will react in as close to real-time as possible should any emergencies break out at the 2023 Oscars. “What happened onstage was fully unacceptable and the response from our organization was inadequate. [an interview with Time magazine](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/oscars-response-will-smith-slap-inadequate-not-swift-enough-1235521739/) that the organization has implemented a new “crisis team” for the upcoming 2023 Oscars in order to quickly navigate any potential real-time emergency.

The “King Richard” star made history at the 2022 Academy Awards for slapping presenter Chris Rock onstage following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved ...

Smith is set to reunite with “Concussion” writer-director Peter Landesman for upcoming true story “The Council.” Based on the life of Harlem mob boss Nicky Barnes, the film will spotlight the never-before-told story of a crime syndicate consisting of seven Black men who ruled Harlem in the 1970s and early 80s. Smith and Kevin Hart are set to star in and produce a remake of “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” about two travelers who are forced into friendship due to a series of mishaps. “That was an example of a very good person having a very bad moment, in front of the world,” Rothman said of Smith. While plot details are still under wraps, “I Am Legend 2” will be set 20 to 30 years after the events of the first film. “We trace back to the original [Richard] Matheson book, and the alternate ending as opposed to the released ending in the original film,” Goldsman said of the Manhattan-based post-apocalyptic film. The book centers on Nick Cooper, a federal agent who works for the Department of Analysis and Response and is tasked with tracking down the 1 percent of non-neurotypical people deemed “abnorms,” or “Brilliants,” who are born with special powers. Long after “Bad Boys 4” was announced in 2020, Sony chairman Tom Rothman assured fans that the sequel was still on track despite Smith’s behavior at the Oscars. Apple TV+’s onetime Oscar hopeful “Emancipation” made little impact upon release in theaters and on the streamer — and was ultimately forgotten by awards season after debuting in December 2022. He continued in the review, “For his part, Smith gives a simple but committed turn as a man who will stop at nothing to return home, fraught as that word must be for anyone so enslaved. “My deepest concern is my team – Antoine has done what I think is the greatest work of his entire career.” Smith continued, “The people on this team have done some of the best work of their entire careers, and my deepest hope is that my actions don’t penalize my team. While Smith later apologized to Rock and called the whole evening “fuzzy” in his memory, Hollywood remained divided over whether Smith’s behavior should boot him from the industry as a whole.

In a video shared on TikTok, Will Smith appears to poke fun at the infamous moment at last year's Academy Awards in which he slapped Chris Rock.

You can even ask money what it thinks of you.” There’s no part of me that thinks that’s the optimal way to handle a feeling of disrespect, or insults.” You can ask your car what it thinks of you. I’ve reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he’s not ready to talk and when he is, he will reach out. The user continues, “Did you know, you can pick any object, look at it and ask it what it thinks of you. And by change your life, I mean it will make your life so much more interesting and fun.”

'Bel-Air' Star Adrian Banks "Wasn't Too Worried" That Will Smith's Behavior At Oscars Would Impact Peacock Drama.

She’s in a higher position, so she comes to her mom for advice and this is a new, new experience for her. Phil and Viv (Cassandra Freeman) work with Carlton to help him find balance and to get the treatment he needs, but also allowing him to have some control in the process. I think that’s the most important part of the story, just being a part of a positive narrative. That is a very prevalent topic in the world today. So this season is about the rebuilding of trust between Will and Phil. Phil is a man of principle. I really take a lot of pride in that because it’s hard to do. Our show is like therapy to the community, to the culture. I wasn’t as worried about it, as a lot of people thought. We want to be an accurate representation of the world outside of our window. The whole writer’s room came together and rallied to make sure that we didn’t suffer. 23 with a new showrunner, new supporting cast members, and an unexpected challenge: how does the Banks Family persuade a young Will Smith ( [Jabari Banks](https://deadline.com/tag/jabari-banks/)) to move back into their fancy mansion?

The Banks family from l to r: Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones and Akira Akbar in Season 2 of Bel-Air.

It has been revealed that the actor, who launched his career in the '90s sitcom, which Peacock has taken the reboot into more dramatic territory, has maintained ...

Still, the slap was the elephant in the room. Executive producer Carla Banks Waddles has been promoted to become the showrunner for the second outing of the series. The slap in question has brought some trouble for the actor. Cooper created a short based on the sitcom. [Chris Rock](https://thenerdstash.com/chris-rock-declined-offer-to-host-oscars-next-year/) have shaken his career, but Bel-Air creator Morgan Cooper defends him in an interview with [Yahoo Entertainment](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bel-air-creator-defends-will-smith-season-2-premiere-160037612.html) ahead of season 2. He called him a “tremendous partner” in making the reboot.

After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock last year, the Oscars has implemented a "crisis team" to handle unexpected incidents.

I've reached out to Chris and the message that came back is that he's not ready to talk, and when he is he will reach out," Smith said. "So I will say to you, Chris, I apologize to you. This is the spokesperson. "I was fogged out by that point. "We’ve run many scenarios. "We have a whole crisis team, something we’ve never had before, and many plans in place," he said.

Will Smith walking on stage and slapping host Chris Rock was a wakeup call for the Academy.

Last July, Rock referenced the slap when he told a crowd that "anyone who says 'words hurt' hasn't been punched in the face." And when he is, he will reach out," Smith said in the video. "I've reached out to Chris, and the message that came back is that he's not ready to talk. "We learned from this that the Academy must be fully transparent and accountable in our actions, and particularly in times of crisis you must act swiftly, compassionately and decisively for ourselves and for our industry. After Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia, her husband, Will Smith, stormed the stage, slapped the comedian and yelled "Keep my wife's name out of your fucking mouth." The shocking incident was apparently a wakeup call for the Academy, which will implement a "crisis team" at this year's show in order to react more swiftly in case something, anything, goes awry.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars while the latter was presenting the best documentary feature category. Rock made a controversial joke about ...

The creation of the crisis team is a response to the 2022 Oscars, where Will Smith infamously walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock. Smith even resigned from the Academy. So it is our hope that we will be prepared for anything that we may not anticipate right now but that we’re planning for just in case it does happen.”

Arguably the biggest viral moment of 2022 was Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, but the Academy is putting a "crisis team" in place to make sure ...

Why is it not coming down?' "](/articles/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-artists-claim-wakanda-forever-human-greed-led-to-vfx-problems) [Honkai: Star Rail Aims to Double Down on Genshin Impact's Success15h ago - All aboard the Astral Express.](/articles/honkai-star-rail-aims-to-double-down-on-genshin-impacts-success) Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. Children of the Corn, written and directed by Kurt Wimmer, opens in theaters on March 3, 2023, and will be available on Demand and digital on March 21, 2023.](/videos/children-of-the-corn-2023-official-red-band-trailer) Based on the short story by Stephen King, Children of the Corn is a chilling new re-telling for a whole new generation. I wasn’t concerned at all.” Kramer continued to explain that this year, the Academy wants to be ready for any kind of scenario. [10-year ban from the Oscars](/articles/will-smith-banned-oscars-academy-awards-10-years).

The Academy is not taking any chances at the upcoming 2023 Oscar awards after facing severe criticism over not acting on time last year when Will Smith ...

The Academy is not taking any chances at the upcoming 2023 Oscar awards after facing severe criticism over not acting on time last year when Will Smith infamously walked on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock. So it is our hope that we will be prepared for anything that we may not anticipate right now but that we`re planning for just in case it does happen." The organisers have announced that at the 95th Academy Awards, they will have a new 'crisis team' in place.

The unit has "run many scenarios" in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show.

"Things don't always go as planned, so you have a host in place who can really pivot and manage those moments." After returning to his seat, the actor repeatedly shouted, "Keep my wife's name out your [expletive] mouth" at Rock. "It's so important to have a host who knows how to handle live television and a live audience," Kramer added, saying he hoped it was "the beginning of a lovely, long new relationship" with Kimmel. "It hit me that I was the only one wearing a microphone, and I should probably go up there to sort it out," said the chat show host in the aftermath of the incident. Kramer said the new team would be able to gather "very quickly" to issue a response on the night of the show itself. [quickly responded](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64468646) that the issues did "not rise to the level that the film's nomination should be rescinded".

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer confirmed that the organisation has implemented a new.

It appears the new crisis team will react in as close to real-time as possible should any emergencies break out at the 2023 Oscars. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. This is the spokesperson. This will be the statement. "But these crisis plans -- the crisis communication teams and structures we have in place -- allow us to say this is the group that we have to gather very quickly. "We've run many scenarios.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences doesn't want another incident like Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, but they are planning for ...

This is the spokesperson. “Because of last year, we’ve opened our minds to the many things that can happen at the Oscars. “We’ve run many scenarios,” he said.

During Oscars 2022, millions of spectators across the globe were shaken as Will Smith walked onto the stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian joked ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Chris Rock](/topic/chris-rock)after the comedian made a joke about [Jada](/topic/jada)Pinkett Smith’s bald head. However, he stated that “let’s hope something doesn’t happen” so that they have to use their plans involving the