‘Emancipation’ Review: A Hollow Proclamation From Will Smith And Director Antoine Fuqua

Keke Palmer showed off her burgeoning baby bump in her latest Instagram photo series shared on Tuesday that captured special moments during a recent tropical getaway.The Nope actress, 29, flashed a cheerful smile as she cradled her bump in one snap, and expressed in the caption to her fans that 'baby moon was in full affect.' The talented star and singer confirmed she was expecting her first child with boyfriend, Darius Jackson, while hosting Saturday Night Live last month in December.   Happy: Keke Palmer, 29, uploaded a new Instagram photo series on Tuesday that captured special moments from a recent tropical getaway The first snap that Keke shared was a photo of herself happily cradling her baby bump while posing near various lush, green plants.  The star donned a tiger-print, one-piece swimsuit and effortlessly tossed her hair up into a stylish bun as she explored the tropical paradise.The Akeelah And The Bee actress penned a lengthy caption along with the post, but firstly wished her 11.7 millions a 'happy new year,' and added, 'baby moon was in full affect.' The soon-to-be mother of one explained to her fans that she was 'really proud' of herself for, 'resting this trip. i am antsy by nature.

Kim Kardashian posted a heartwarming set of Instagram selfies on Tuesday in which she cradled her son Saint, seven.The 42-year-old reality TV superstar, who shares four children with her third ex-husband Kanye West, was still wearing her Christmas-themed pajamas.She was decked out in a luxurious platinum blonde hairdo that featured deep black roots for her latest social media offering.  'Night!': Kim Kardashian posted a heartwarming set of Instagram selfies on Tuesday in which she cradled her son Saint, seven Natural: North West has filmed a Christmas TikTok revealing her mother Kim Kardashian's real hairThe new pictures come after Kim's firstborn daughter North posted a Christmas TikTok revealing her mother's real hair.The nine-year-old posted a video of the mother-daughter duo singing along to Baby, It's Cold Outside on Christmas Eve. In the clip, Kim can be seen sitting on her bed in her pajamas sporting a fresh-faced no make-up look.But what captured fans' attentions was her short tresses, which looked very different from usual.

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Nearly nine months after his infamous Oscar slap of Chris Rock, Will Smith is opening up about an unscripted moment in his new film Emancipation.The 54-year-old actor appeared in a clip for a new episode of his family's Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk on Tuesday, the first time he takes over the Red Table from his wife Jada, with the full episode arriving on Wednesday.The Oscar-winning actor - who was snubbed by the Golden Globes for Emancipation - revealed to his children Trey, 30, Jaden, 24, and Willow, 22, that an unspecified actor SPAT in his face for a scene. After: Nearly nine months after his infamous Oscar slap of Chris Rock, Will Smith is opening up about an unscripted moment in his new film Emancipation Snubbed: The Oscar-winning actor - who was snubbed by the Golden Globes for Emancipation - revealed to his children Trey, 30, Jaden, 24, and Willow, 22, that an unspecified actor SPAT in his face for a scene.

Will Smith's comeback movie Emancipation has been sensationally snubbed in the 80th annual Golden Globes nominations - nine months after he infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.The Hollywood star, 54, has embarked on a 'apology tour' in recent weeks as he plugged the movie - but his efforts to start his awards season race proved futile as the historical thriller did not receive a single nod.Emancipation is a historical thriller directed by Antoine Fuqua, in which the Fresh Prince actor stars as an enslaved man named Peter who escapes from a Louisiana plantation and braves treacherous territory and slave hunters to make it up north to Union territory, where he is able to join the fight against the Confederacy.The film was inspired by the life of a former slave immortalised in horrifying photos of his back, which was covered in spiderwebbing keloid scars from repeated whippings. Oh dear: Will Smith's comeback movie Emancipation has been sensationally snubbed in the 80th annual Golden Globes nominations - 10 months after he infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars Smith has been attempting to get his £285million career back on track with the film, but recently said  he 'completely understands' if people are deterred from watching his new film.He said: 'I completely understand — if someone is not ready, I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready.

Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Jennifer Lawrence were just some of the A-listers snubbed as the 80th annual Golden Globes nominations were announced on Monday morning.Cruise, 60, was shot down from recognition at the controversial award show - which takes place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles - despite his blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick earning a Best Picture - Drama nod. The action sequel was the highest grossing movie of the year and was beloved by critics to earn a nod in the top category but lead star Cruise was noticeably missing from the list of nominees. It is interesting to note, however, that last year Cruise had returned his three Golden Globe awards previously won to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in protest of the organization's behavior. Shot down: Tom Cruise, Will Smith, and Jennifer Lawrence were just some of the A-listers snubbed as the 80th annual Golden Globes nominations were announced on Monday morning  Took a stand: It is interesting to note that last year Cruise had returned his three Golden Globe awards previously won to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in protest of the organization's behaviorAs the awards show has been accused of having a lack of diversity, perhaps the HFPA wanted to steer clear of controversy as Smith,  54, did not receive a nomination for film Emancipation months after his infamous slap of Chris Rock at The Oscars. Meanwhile Lawrence, 32, was also ignored for indie film Causeway.

Jaden Smith bundled up and flashed his shiny new grills while walking through West Hollywood on Thursday.The 24-year-old actor - who attended father Will Smith's Emancipation premiere last month - wore a big black coat with the hood pulled up over his hair and a large white 'M' emblazoned on his chest. He added matching black sweats covered in white symbols snaking up the legs of the pants.  Keeping warm: Jaden Smith bundled up and flashed his shiny new grills while walking through West Hollywood on Thursday He walked in bright white sneakers as he left the Bird Streets Club, a fine dining restaurant in the Hollywood area.   Smith's outing comes couple weeks after he and his family supported his father Will at the premiere of his Apple TV+ film Emancipation.  Will opened up about his now-infamous Oscar slap of Chris Rock during an interview on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, revealing his nine-year-old nephew Dom saw it unfold on TV.'My little nephew Dom is nine. He is the sweetest little boy.

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Emancipation producer Joey McFarland took to Instagram on Sunday to apologize for taking a photo from 1863 of an enslaved man to the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV+ film, which marks Will Smith's first major release since infamously slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.'I wholeheartedly apologize to everyone I have offended by bringing a photograph of Peter to the Emancipation premiere,' McFarland, 50, said in a statement. 'My intent was to honor this remarkable man and to remind the general public that his image not only brought about change in 1863 but still resonates and promotes change today.'McFarland showed off the photo - of the enslaved man whose real name was Gordon, and was called 'Whipped Peter' - during the Will Smith film's debut at the Regency Village Theatre this past Wednesday.

Will Smith has revealed what Rihanna thinks of his new movie Emancipation – his first film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. The Academy Award winner, 54, shared the 34-year-old mogul's private reaction earlier this week while walking the red carpet for the premiere of his graphic slave drama. Smith is attempting to move past the lasting scandal of his televised assault, but the mediocre reviews for Emancipation are not helping his efforts.  Praying for a comeback: Will Smith, 54, has revealed what Rihanna thinks of his new movie Emancipation – his first film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars'Rihanna loved the cinematography,' Smith claimed to E! News. 'She could not get over the look of the film and how it felt.' The multiplatinum hitmaker attended a star-studded screening of Emancipation back in October, rallying around the embattled King Richard star in his private movie theatre. Rihanna's boyfriend A$AP Rocky was also in attendance, along with Dave Chappelle, Tyler Perry and Kenya Barris. 'The thing that's great with Black people,' Smith joked to E! News, 'is they talk to the screen the whole time, so you don't have to ask people's opinion.

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It was fascinating to see my good colleague Valerie Complex describe, in her review of the Antoine Fuqua/Will Smith slavery drama Emancipation, having almost walked out of the film, not because it was unworthy, but because she found the depiction of Black suffering and death almost too much to watch.

Emancipation on November 30. The evening marked the family's first red carpet appearance since the infamous and ensuing scandal.Willow wore a show-stopping pair of Stella McCartney statement trousers embellished with crystal-studded hip cut-outs for the occasion. She kept the rest of her look minimal and monochromatic with a cropped black vest and platform creepers.

Showing their support. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith walked their first red carpet together since the actor made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.