Did you catch Will Smith‘s incredible comeback from his infamous Oscars incident with Chris Rock? The latest buzz is all about his remarkable success in his newest movie.
Just a couple of years back, Smith made headlines for his onstage altercation at the Oscars after jokes were made about his wife, Jada. This led to him being banned from the Oscars for a decade, but hey, that didn’t slow him down!
Let’s talk numbers. His movie comeback in Bad Boys: Ride or Die had an outstanding opening weekend, pulling in $104.6 million globally. That’s impressive, right? Adil and Bilall co-directed this explosive movie, the fourth installment of the action-packed Cop Movie franchise.
The social media frenzy over the weekend showcased eager moviegoers flooding into theaters, with even Smith surprised by the packed houses!
Despite the rocky past, the general sentiment seems to be: “We’re here for Will Smith’s movies, slap incident or not!”
Since the Oscar incident, Smith’s career trajectory has taken off, with successful projects like the anticipated remake of a 1987 film and Kevin Hart in Planes, Trains & Automobiles, a sequel to the hit movie I Am Robot.
Reflecting on the regretful slap incident, Smith publicly acknowledged his mistake and issued a heartfelt apology to Chris Rock, emphasizing that his actions did not align with his values.
The whole saga even prompted the Oscars to amp up security measures with the introduction of “crisis teams” to prevent similar incidents in the future.