Will Smith wishes People do not Penalize his film Emancipation Team for his Oscar Slap

Will Smith Emancipation Oscar Slap

Will Smith is now totally focused on marketing his film. After slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022, Will Smith is returning to the big screen. His movie “Emancipation” is about to come out. And Will Smith wishes People do not Penalize his film Emancipation Team for his Oscar Slap.

Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith’s wife Jada’s baldness during the Oscars 2022. And in return, Smith ended up slapping Chris Rock on stage for a harmless joke; Smith got banned from the Oscars for his behavior.

The end effect was that despite the actor winning the Best Actor award, his popularity suddenly decreased following the event. However, Will Smith is making a comeback several months after the incident. But he worries about whether or not people will accept him now.

Will Smith wishes People do not Penalize his film Emancipation Team for his Oscar Slap

He was asked what he wanted to say to the audience, who were not yet ready for his return after the slapping incident while promoting his movie “Emancipation.” The actor said, “I completely understand that if someone is not ready, I would respect that and allow them their space not to be ready.”

Smith stated that he is most worried about his Team. The team members have accomplished incredible things during their careers, and because of me, my Team shouldn’t suffer; this is the only reason I’m here. Emancipation is the best work by Antoine Fuqua of his entire career.

Emancipation Release Date

Smith plays Peter, a runaway slave, in the movie based on an actual incident. “Emancipation,” also known as Whipped Peter, will make its Apple+ debut on December 9 and hit cinemas on December 2.

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