Will Smith shares a throwback clip of a 'beautiful' moment of reflection on set of Emancipation

The last minute countdown to Christmas is officially on with many of us spending the next few days ensuring everything is ready to go for the big day on Sunday. One man, who throws an annual Christmas party, has found himself in a sticky situation after being branded 'selfish' by his friends for introducing a new rule that would help save him and his partner some cash.

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A Place In The Sun presenter Scarlette Douglas, 35, has added fuel to the fire of feud rumours swirling around her I'm A Celeb campmates; Mike Tindall, 44, and Matt Hancock, 44.Scarlette revealed the 2022 I’m A Celebrity stars have already created a group chat to stay in touch after the grand finale, and exiting the Australian jungle to return to their normal lives.However, the disgraced MP is noticeably absent from the cast’s WhatsApp group at present, and has not yet been invited to join.Scarlette spilled that Matt’s exclusion from the chat is down to royal family member Mike, who is the group admin.Discussing how she is keeping in contact with her former campmates at the UK premiere of Will Smith’s upcoming film Emancipation on Friday, Scarlette also hinted that Matt may just be "too busy" to join the WhatsApp group at the moment.She said: "I’m not the admin of that WhatsApp group so if Mike (Tindall) wants to invite him he absolutely can, but it’s not me to put the invitation out so we’ll see what happens."He might be busy you never know, he’s doing a lot of stuff, he’s got a lot of press coming up so he might be too busy."Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Mike for comment.Despite the apparent WhatsApp snub, Scarlette has insisted that she and her I’m A Celeb pals will be reuniting again soon."We’ve all said when we can, because we’re all over the country, we’ll get together and have a meal for Owen because he loves food," the Channel 4 presenter said. Scarlette also teased group plans to go and see their co-stars, comedians Seann Walsh and Babatunde Aleshe, perform on stage when they return to their stand-up tours.“Ultimately we’re all going to try and stay in touch, which is important,” the campmate

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.

, 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.

Will Smith is continuing his press tour for his new movie Emancipation, giving his first talk show interview since his now-infamous Oscar slap of Chris Rock.The 54-year-old actor appeared on Monday night's episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where he revealed there was a 'rage' inside him that night.He also added that, when he got home after the ceremony, his nine-year-old nephew was waiting and had seen the slap, asking him, 'Why did you hit that man, Uncle Will?' Interview: The 54-year-old actor appeared on Monday night's episode of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, where he revealed there was a 'rage' inside him that night Slap aftermath: Will Smith is continuing his press tour for his new movie Emancipation, giving his first talk show interview since his now-infamous Oscar slap of Chris RockWill revealed on the show, 'My little nephew Dom is nine. He is the sweetest little boy.

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 has gone viral, but not in a good way. The actor, 54, was planning on surprising an audience who had just watched his film, Emancipation, but ended up testing positive for Covid, sharing a video to show how he took a Covid test prior to the appearance. Will seemed to take the news well, writing a lighthearted 'I went viral' next to the video on social media.  Viral: Will Smith used a lighthearted play on words saying 'I went viral' as the actor revealed he tested positive for Covid-19 Participants at screenings are often required to show negative results before they can attend an event. The action star showed no signs of illness, but bellowed out exaggerated screams of pain as swirled the test swab around his nasal passages, and was shocked when one hour later, he received a positive result. Instead of speaking to the audience in person, the Oscar winner met with them via Zoom, as he sat in front of a laptop.  Surprise: The actor was hoping to surprise an audience who had just watched his new film, Emancipation, but was unable to attend  No signs: The action star showed no signs of illness, and was shocked when one hour later, he received a positive result Zoom: Instead of speaking to the audience in person, the Oscar winner met with them via Zoom, as he sat in front of a laptop.

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Will Smith shared a new shirtless snap onto Instagram earlier Friday to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the 'WILD' makeup from his upcoming film, Emancipation. The Academy Award-winning star, 54, stars as the leading character, a slave named Peter in Louisiana, and follows him as he attempts to reunite with his family amid the Civil War. The historical action film will be the first project released starring the actor since he infamously slapped comedian and host Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier in March.   Behind-the-scenes: Will Smith, 54, uploaded a shirtless photo of himself on Instagram earlier Friday showing a look of himself getting makeup on for his upcoming film, Emancipation The King Richard actor could be seen showing off newly applied makeup on his torso and arm depicting cuts and scars for a scene in the historical drama. In the caption of the post, Will gave special shout out to his makeup artist, Judy Murdock.