AR Rahman recently joined the cast of Heropanti 2 to promote on The Kapil Sharma Show. AR Rahman was shown comments below his photo with Will Smith published in 2018 as part of a segment of the show when host Kapil Sharma shows humorous comments on guests’ Instagram photos. Rahman was seen calling Will a “sweetheart” as they all joked about how people discussed Will’s slapgate scandal in the comments section.

Rahman’s words against Will elicited conflicting reactions from Reddit users when a video clip from the show was uploaded online. “He is a darling,” Rahman said when shown a photo of Will. He is a pleasant individual.” “Sometimes such things happen,” he added, implying Will slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.”

“Great point!” a Reddit user said in response to AR Rahman’s take on Will Smith. However, you shall be demoted to the moon.” Several others sided with Rahman, stating that he had the right to speak his mind.

“A man can have an opinion!” said one person. Will Smith’s supporters aren’t all psychopaths or abusers! We should have the patience to listen to both views without passing judgment…something that today’s ‘enlightened’ world lacks. If you hold an unpopular viewpoint, you will be crucified.” “Fair enough,” said another. “He has the right to his views.”

Many others were also dissatisfied with Will Smith’s performance at the Oscars this year. “I agree with you if you say Will Smith is a terrific guy who just had a bad f***ing day. However, violence can never be the best solution!! “Just keep trying,” one Reddit member advised.

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Weeks after a whirlwind frenzy over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars, a lot has happened. After Will apologized to Chris through Instagram, the hits keep on coming for the Bad Boys actor. The Oscars have decided to ban him from the awards which came after Will Smith publicly resigned from the academy. Sony and Netflix followed with an announcement putting Will Smith’s projects on hold.

On top of these, the media has dug up old rumors on Jada Smith’s affairs with Tupac and even Chris Rock. Some claimed that the slap was in part a response to the rumor that Jada and Chris went on a private getaway without the knowledge of the actor.

Jada has continuously called for “healing” saying that his family is going through these changes together. The slapping incident has reopened old wounds that were not acknowledged for a long time. Their marriage had many problems in past and it has resurfaced all in under one month.

Among the issues is the admission of Jada Smith regarding her affair with August Alsina, a 29-year-old musician. Will Smith remained positive about these allegations, in an interview he said they never hide things from each other. He also said that he and his wife talk about everything so there are no surprises.

Another factor that people are looking into is Will Smith’s $350 million fortune which could be split in half if the divorce pushes through. This will be the cause of a lengthy divorce discussion between the two considering they have 2 children.

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There’s a rumor that something is wrong with their utopia. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have openly admitted to being in a relationship on numerous occasions. According to some stories, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith supposedly had an affair, which could have added to Will Smith’s dissatisfaction. However, there is no evidence to support this. Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith collaborated on the Madagascar films and were considered to get along well.

Will Smith and Chris Rock met on the set of Prince of Bel-Air, and they’ve been friends ever since. In fact, Chris Rock previously remarked that when it comes to comedy, Chris Rock is off-limits for him. In 2016, however, Chris Rock mocked Jada Pinkett Smith for participating in the #OscarsSoWhite boycott at the Oscars. He’d started, “Jada has stated that she will not be attending the demonstration. ‘Isn’t she on a TV show?’ I wondered. “Jada’s boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s underwear,” he continued, adding, “Jada boycotting the Oscars is like me boycotting Rihanna’s underwear.” I hadn’t been invited!”

He made fun of Jada once again at the Oscars in 2022, and all hell broke loose. Will Smith apologized, saying, “My actions at the Academy Awards last night were both wrong and inexcusable. Jokes about my medical condition are part of the work, but one about Jada’s illness was too much for me to handle, and I reacted emotionally.’ Chris, I’d like to officially apologize to you. I was both out of line and incorrect. I’m embarrassed, and my actions do not reflect the guy I aspire to be. Violence has no place in a world of love and peace.”

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“The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards,” Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson said in a statement on Friday.

“I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” Will Smith said acknowledging the decision of the Academy.

The Academy’s letter added: “The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration of the many individuals in our community who did incredible work this past year; however, those moments were overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behavior we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage.”

“During our telecast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room,” the letter went on to state. “For this, we are sorry. This was an opportunity for us to set an example for our guests, viewers, and our Academy family around the world, and we fell short — unprepared for the unprecedented.”

The Board of Governors said in a previous statement that they wanted the matter to be “handled in a timely fashion.”

Smith’s resignation means that he is no longer part of the Academy’s voting body, but it does not prevent the Oscar winner from being nominated in the future. Smith can also still be nominated despite being barred from attending the Oscars.

He is set to present the best actress award next year, however, this tradition will have to be replaced due to the ban.

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British newspaper The Sun, reported that Will Smith will spend some time in a rehabilitation clinic. The impact of the backlash has hit Will hard, so he will be getting help on dealing with stress,” explained the newspaper.

“This is unquestionably the battle of his career. It will be a high-end retreat used by the rich and famous and he will be doing a lot of soul searching and working out how he can move forward,” continued telling’ The Sun’.

Will Smith hopes, according to the newspaper’s source, to return in time to save his career and reputation. Recall that, after the official apology, the actor has already been dismissed from the Academy of Motion Picture Oscars after the assault.

Days after the slap was on the air, Will issued an apology and officially resigned from the Academy. The academy was sent to meet to talk about possible repercussions imposed on the actor. Sony and Netflix also put both of his projects on hold. His career was in shambles moments after he won the Best Actor award.

“I resign my membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and will accept any other consequences that management deems appropriate,” Will Smith said in a statement.

For its part, the awards organization opened a disciplinary file against the performer for “inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening conduct and compromising the integrity of the Academy.”

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In his talk during the Bishop T.D. Jakes’ leadership summit in Washington, he was asked about the incident.

“Well, there’s a saying when the devil ignores you, then you know you’re doing something wrong,” Washington said in a video of the exchange posted on Jakes’ verified Twitter account.

“You know, the devil goes, ‘Oh, no, leave him alone, he’s my favorite. Don’t bother him.’ Conversely, when the devil comes at you, maybe it’s because you’re trying to do something right. And for whatever reason, the devil got a hold of that circumstance that night.”

During his acceptance speech, Smith said that prior to his win, fellow nominee Washington shared some wisdom with him: “At your highest moment be careful, that’s when the devil comes for you.”

“Fortunately, there were people there, not just me, but others in the gap,” Washington told Jakes. “Tyler Perry came right immediately, right over there with me.”

Washington would not say what the three men spoke or prayed about after the incident.

“Who are we to condemn?” Washington asked. “I don’t know all the ins and outs of the situation, but I know the only solution was prayer.”

Will Smith issued a public apology on Instagram and respectfully resigned from the Oscar Awards. His projects with Netflix and Sony were both on hold.

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Just a few days ago, the internet was on fire following Smith’s televised attack on Chris Rock on the stage. Chris Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada regarding her haircut. She was battling alopecia which causes her hair to fall out. At first, everybody was laughing about the joke, even Will himself. Moments later he stood up and slapped Chris Rock. Many thought that it was staged but quickly realized it was not when Smith yelled profanities during the live show.

Netflix announced that their upcoming movie “Fast and Loose” is on hold. Smith was to play a crime boss with a memory problem.

Sony is also putting the brakes on “Bad Boys 4,” which had been gearing up ahead of the awards show. THR also reported that Bad Boys 4 is allegedly on hold following the events of Sunday’s ceremony, despite Smith receiving 40 pages of the script prior to the slap.

Smith’s Apple TV+ drama Emancipation is currently in post-production, set to premiere sometime in 2022. However, Apple has not announced a formal release date.

The response of these companies comes after the controversial slap moment. Will Smith already issued apologies to Chris Rock and the Academy. He also resigned from the Oscars following their verdict of “appropriate actions” will be taken against him.

There have been mixed opinions on the incident as some say it was inappropriate but some say it was well deserved. Only time will tell if Will Smith will be canceled by Hollywood following the incident.

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“The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home,” Smith said.

“I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.”

The live show trended on Twitter with the hashtag #whatjusthappened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on camera. Chris Rock was on stage to present the award for Best Documentary when he made a joke about “GI Jane 2”. This was in reference to Jada Smith’s closely cropped hair (from her battle with alopecia). Smith stood up and walked to the stage and slapped Chris Rock and returned to his chair yelling profanities.

Later that night, Smith went on to win Best Actor for King Richard and in his speech, he apologized to the academy but not to Chris.

Yesterday, the Academy announced that they will start disciplinary action against Smith. Before any more damage could be done, Will smith resigned from the Oscars Academy.

“I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate.

“I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.”

Chris Rock has not commented on the situation after an emotional speech in Boston’s Wilbur Theater.

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“Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy,” the organization behind the Oscars said in a statement.

The statement also claims that Smith was asked to leave the ceremony after the incident “and refused.” The Academy said it recognizes “we could have handled the situation differently.”

Smith has come under fire in recent days after he stormed the stage on Sunday and slapped presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith.

“Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television. Mr. Rock, we apologize to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience at that moment,” the statement added. “We also apologize to our nominees, guests, and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event.”

Another board meeting is set to take place on April 18, at which time, “the Academy may take any disciplinary action, which may include suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted by the Bylaws and Standards of Conduct,” the statement said.

“Consistent with the Academy’s Standards of Conduct, as well as California law, Mr. Smith is being provided at least 15 days’ notice of a vote regarding his violations and sanctions, and the opportunity to be heard beforehand by means of a written response,” the statement said.

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He was greeted by the audience at Boston’s Wilbur Theater with two back-to-back standing ovations, lasting several minutes.

“Let me be all misty and s***,” Rock said with tears in his eyes, gesturing to the crowd’s warm response.

“How was your weekend?” he quipped, to which the audience responded with laughter.

“I don’t have a bunch of s*** about what happened, so if you came to hear that, I had like a whole show I wrote before this weekend. And I’m still kind of processing what happened, so at some point, I’ll talk about that s***. And it’ll be serious and it’ll be funny, but right now I’m going to tell some jokes.”

Then, seemingly in reference to whether he’s spoken with Smith since the weekend’s events, Rock said, “I haven’t talked to anyone, despite what you heard.”

Rock’s performances come as the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced ‘disciplinary proceedings’ against Smith have been initiated over his actions at Sunday’s Oscars.

Smith issued an apology on Monday in a statement on Instagram, calling his behavior “unacceptable and inexcusable.”

“I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness,” Smith wrote.

In their statement Wednesday, the Academy said that Smith was asked to leave the ceremony after the altercation “and refused.” The Academy said it recognizes “we could have handled the situation differently.”

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“Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” he wrote. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness. Violence in all forms is poisonous and destructive.”

He also included in his note an apology to “the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world,” as well as the family of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams and those involved with the film for which he won his best actor award on Sunday.

“I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us,” he wrote. “I am a work in progress.”

Accepting his best actor award for his role in “King Richard,” a tearful Smith acknowledged the earlier incident and apologized to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, and fellow nominees. Notably, Rock was not mentioned by name.

Smith said, “I know to do what we do, you gotta be able to take abuse and have people talk people about you. In this business, you gotta have people disrespecting you. And you gotta smile and pretend that’s ok.”

Smith shared that prior to his win, fellow nominee Denzel Washington shared some wisdom with him: “At your highest moment be careful, that’s when the devil comes for you.”

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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock over a “GI-Jane II” joke during the Oscars 2022. Initially, everybody thought it was scripted or part of the presentation. However, when Smith responded “Keep my wife’s name out of your f-ing mouth”, everybody was stunned. There was a moment of unknown pause as it dawned that it really just happened.

Chris Rock was scheduled to present the Best Documentary award for the Oscars 2022. Jada became a part of his joke as “GI-Jane” due to her closely cropped hair. Pinkett Smith has spoken in the past about her battle with alopecia. Her husband thought it was an insensitive thing to say and walked to the stage to slap Chris Rock.

Chris Rock was stunned after the slap saying Will Smith just smacked the shit out of me.” At this stage, the rest of the audience was still laughing as they thought it was part of a joke. When Will Smith responded, Chris Rock simply said “Wow, dude,” replied Rock “It was a G.I. Jane joke.”

Moving on with Love

Chris presented the Best Documentary prize to Summer of Soul director Questlove. When Sean “Diddy” Combs came to honor the 50^th Anniversary of The Godfather, he addressed the incident. “I didn’t know that this year was going to be the most exciting Oscars ever!” he said. “Okay, Will, Chris—we’re going to solve that like family. But right now, we’re moving on with love.”

There are reports by Vanity Fair that Denzel Washington and Tyler Perry joined the Smiths in a conversation. The details of the talk are unavailable however the couple joined hands until the end of the show.

Sorry to the Academy

In his acceptance speech, Will Smith apologized to the Academy but not to Chris Rock.

“I know to do what we do, you’ve got to be able to take abuse,” he said. “You’ve got to be able to have people disrespecting you, and you’ve got to smile and you’ve got to pretend like that’s okay.… I look like the crazy father, just like they said.… Love will make you do crazy things.”

He continued, apologizing to the Academy and to his fellow nominees. “I hope the Academy invites me back,” Smith added.

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