Are we ever going to forget the ‘Oscar Slap?’ Will Smith, whose real name is Willard Carroll Smith II, has been one of the biggest stars in Hollywood for more than 20 years in nearly every way. But at an awards ceremony one evening in March 2022, everything changed for him. Smith went from being the winner of his first Oscar, whom everyone was eager to congratulate, to being banned from the ceremony for the following ten years.

Whether or not it is fair or unfair, will continue to be a contentious topic of discussion. Although it appears that we will be debating the ‘Slap’ for a long time. It really has undeniably clouded the fan’s understanding of how compelling Smith’s performance has been over the years.

Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar Slap
Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar Slap

And now that the Suicide Squad star has landed several high-profile projects following the infamous ‘Slap Backlash,’ his devoted fans have come together to lend their support to the star.

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Will Smith fans show support for his ‘possible mega return soon’

The breadth of Will Smith’s career should never be discounted. From his early rap career to appearing on the American television sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he moved so quickly that you hardly had time to realize how much he had achieved so far. He also maintained his relatability, at least up until the ‘Oscar Slap’ incident. 

The biggest news to come out of the 94th Academy Awards is from the Gemini Man star. As per reports, Smith wasn’t too pleased after Chris Rock made a crude joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. This is not the first time that the actor has drawn attention to his angry act in public. Even later, he publicly apologized and assured his fans that he is improving and working on himself. 

Will Smith
Will Smith

The Emancipation actor had supporters who defended him in the face of the criticism he received as a result of the Oscars controversy. Recently, among the tons of supporters, one of his devoted fans penned on Twitter,

“They prayed on Will Smith’s downfall, but God had his airpods in.”

Among others- 

Even after the ‘Oscars Slap backlash,’ he was able to secure some big-budget projects like Bad Boys 4 and I Am Legend 2, which were thought to be impossible.

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Will Smith bags multi-big projects post-Oscars Slap backlash

Following the backlash over the 2022 Oscar, Will Smith is officially making a comeback with a number of high-profile projects like Bad Boys 4 and I Am Legend 2.

The buddy cop pairing of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will return to the streets of South Beach for the fourth entry in the hugely successful Bad Boys franchise, according to a recent announcement from Sony Pictures. Bad Boys For Life in 2020 was a huge success, reportedly making $426 million at the box office. Along with it, Warner Bros. has confirmed that Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan will both return in I Am Legend 2.

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Smith starred in the 2007 film adaptation of the post-apocalyptic science-fiction bestseller book I Am Legend. In the first film, the actor portrayed the character of a brilliant scientist, Dr. Robert Neville. He contributed to help in the development of flawed cancer treatment. 

For unheard, the Suicide Squad star was given a 10-year ban from the Oscar event, which many still view as a ‘slap on the wrist’ that can still be heard echoing throughout the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

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