Will Smith reveals the 'rage' that consumed him leading up to THAT Oscar slap

“I didn’t want to make a slavery film about vengeance,” Will Smith told GQ in 2021 to explain his much-lamented decision to turn down the title role in “Django Unchained.” “This was one that was about love,” he continued to explain why he finally felt he could make a film about slavery. After years of avoiding cinematic portrayals of this dark chapter in African-American life, that project is Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation.” READ MORE: ‘Emancipation’: Will Smith “Completely Understands” If People Aren’t Ready To Support Him But Hopes New Film Is Still Embraced The task he set out to achieve is more complicated than it might initially appear.

THE BBC is unwrapping a treat for viewers this year with its Christmas Day film. It wouldn't be Christmas without watching at least one festive film after a big lunch - whether it's Santa Clause, Elf or the three ghosts of Christmas. But this year a genie has granted your wish - with Will Smith's blockbuster Aladdin hitting UK screens.

HIT Christmas rom-com The Holiday is to get a sequel with its original lead quartet of stars — 17 years on. The new movie is expected to revisit the relationships that spring up between Cameron Diaz, 50, and Jude Law, 49 and, Kate Winslet, 47, Jack Black, 53.

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.

Has there ever been a more anomalous pairing than Guy Ritchie of all directors doing Disney‘s live-action “Aladdin” film? The 2019 movie is an outlier in Ritchie’s filmography, but yes, he indeed directed it. And Ritchie also directs the upcoming sequel, and what’s more, he wants disgraced actor Will Smith back as his Genie.

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.

Willow Smith showed up to support her famous father Will Smith at the premiere of his highly-anticipated new film Emancipation.The 22-year-old singer/actress hit the red carpet in a unique black look at the premiere, held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California on Wednesday.Willow was joined by her father Will Smith, mother Jada Pinkett Smith, half-brother Trey Smith and brother Jaden Smith at the red carpet event, the first since her father's infamous Oscars slap.  Willow steps out: Willow Smith showed up to support her famous father Will Smith at the premiere of his highly-anticipated new film Emancipation Family affair: Willow was joined by her father Will Smith, mother Jada Pinkett Smith, half-brother Trey Smith and brother Jaden Smith at the red carpet eventWillow stepped out wearing a black vest that exposed her toned midriff, with her short black hair falling to her chin.She accessorized with a number of rings on both hands, while rocking a pair of unique black wide-legged pants. The pants featured diamond-encrusted embellishments over butterfly frames over both her hips, as she completed her look with black boots.

Will Smith made his big return to the red carpet on Wednesday night for the LA premiere of his new movie Emancipation, eight months after he infamously slapped Oscars host Chris Rock.  The 54-year-old's famous family  - including his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children Trey, Willow and Jaden - rallied around him for support at the screening. The Hollywood star has embarked on a 'apology tour' in recent weeks while promoting his new film as he attempts to get his $350 million career back on track.  Back on the red carpet: Will Smith was joined by his children Trey, Willow, Jaden and wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the LA premiere of his new movie Emancipation on Wednesday Smith, who had a 10 year ban placed on him by the Academy following the televised incident, cut a stylish figure as he posed for shutterbugs.Notably, Smith embarked on a fitness journey last year, where he was determined to shed his 'dad bod' and get into the 'best shape' of his life.

Will Smith is out and about promoting the hell out of his new drama, “Emancipation,” which Apple is pushing heavily this awards season. And as you might expect, whenever he is interviewed, not only does he get the chance to talk about the film, but he has to give an explanation/apology for his actions earlier this year at the Oscars when he slapped Chris Rock on stage.

Will Smith is answering questions about the infamous Oscars slap.

, Smith appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah to promote his upcoming film Emancipation and discuss how he's spent his year post-slap.Noah immediately turned his attention Smith's starring role in Emancipation, a slavery epic from director Antoine Fuqua about Whipped Peter—an escaped slave whose heavily scarred back was photographed and became one of the most graphic depictions of slavery, helping to galvanize abolitionists to end the institution once and for all. “Emancipation is not the kind of film we would expect to see you in as Will Smith,” said host Trevor Noah.

Oscars which resulted in him being banned from the ceremony for 10 years.The 54-year-old said his actions were a result of "bottled rage" but added this didn't justify his actions.While hosting the ceremony, Chris said of Will's wife: “Jada, I love you. GI Jane 2, can't wait to see you,” appearing to refer to her shaved head caused by alopecia.His words prompted Will to get off his seat and slap him round the face.Once he returned to his seat, he also yelled at the host “keep my wife’s name out of your f***** mouth".On Monday's episode of The Daily Show, host Noah brought up that Will had been quiet in the public eye since the incident. Mike Tindall snubs I'm A Celeb's Matt Hancock in awkward momentThe actor then went on to give a further insight into what he described as "a horrific night".Will insisted he felt shame after his nine-year-old nephew asked him about the incident.He explained: "He had stayed up late to see his uncle Will and we are sitting in my kitchen and he is on my lap and he is holding the Oscar and he is just like, 'Why did you hit that man, Uncle Will?'"It was a mess, you know.

An emotional Will Smith revisited Oscar night with Trevor Noah on Monday by explaining what drove him to slap Chris Rock in front of millions of viewers.

Almost exactly eight months after his infamous Oscar slap, Will Smith admits he has lost sleep over the slap hurting his new film Emancipation.Smith, 54, won his first Oscar for King Richard just an hour after he slapped Oscar presenter Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.Now Smith reveals in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly that he is worried his action may have hurt the film's awards season chances. Slap: Almost exactly eight months after his infamous Oscar slap, Will Smith admits he has lost sleep over the slap hurting his new film Emancipation Chances: Now Smith reveals in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly that he is worried his action may have hurt the film's awards season chances'The only discomfort my heart has around that is that so many people have done spectacular work on this film,' Smith says.'My hope is that my team isn't penalized at all for my actions.

Will Smith has said he 'completely understands' if people are deterred from watching his new film Emancipation after his shocking Oscars slap in March.The actor, 54, sent shockwaves around the world when he struck Chris Rock onstage after he made an ill-timed joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett-Smith - with the star telling Fox 5’s Good Day DC he 'respects' if fans are not ready to see him onscreen.He said: 'I completely understand — if someone is not ready, I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready. Slap: Will Smith has said he 'completely understands' if people are deterred from watching his new film Emancipation after his shocking Oscars slap in MarchThe Seven Pounds actor added that he hopes his actions won't negatively affect the team who have worked on the film, which is his first project since the slap.He said: 'My deepest concern is my team – Antoine [Fuqua] has done what I think is the greatest work of his entire career. '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.

Acknowledging the hesitation. Ahead of the release of Emancipation — his first movie since he infamously slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars — Will Smith is getting candid about the type of reaction he anticipates from fans.

Apple is putting its entire awards season hopes in the lap of Will Smith and the upcoming film, “Emancipation.” A year ago, this would have been a no-brainer, as Smith is one of the most bankable and celebrated stars in Hollywood. But after his on-stage assault of Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars, there were plenty of people who questioned whether or not this is a good time to release “Emancipation” less than a year after the controversial moment.

Will Smith shared a new Instagram clip earlier Sunday that captured a reflective moment he had while on set of his latest drama film, Emancipation. The King Richard actor, 54, sat on a chair placed in the middle of a rainy forest and explained during a break in filming that, 'God's world is actually beautiful.' The star previously uploaded a video on Saturday sharing that he tested positive for Covid, preventing him from attending a screening for the upcoming Apple TV+ film. Special moment: Will Smith, 54, shared a clip onto his Instagram on Sunday as he had a reflective moment on set of his latest film, Emancipation At the beginning of the video, Will could be seen sitting on a chair surrounded by trees amid a break from shooting a scene for Emancipation.  The star was wearing his character's costume and held an umbrella over his head as he silently looked out at the rain gently falling onto the ground. 'This is my favorite moment on this movie,' he admitted, as the camera panned towards the vibrant, green trees.  Peaceful: The award-winning actor was filmed peacefully and quietly looking out at the rain as it fell down onto the green leaves and forest ground  Enjoying the time: The star turned towards the camera while an individual on set filmed the moment, and expressed that he loved, 'the rain'  The raindrops could be heard pattering onto the leaves and the dirt covered ground before Will continued, 'I love the rain.' In the caption attached to the video, the talented star typed out to his 62.7 million followers, 'One of the most beautiful moments shooting.'With a calm look appearing on his face, the Aladdin star expressed that he loved how the rain 'makes everything stop.