Will Smith Says He Completely Understands Why People Are Rejecting His Comeback After Chris Rock Oscars Slap

Will Smith had a lot to say about people rejecting his so-soon comeback. If you recall he slapped Chris Rock across the face over a joke directed at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

During Will Smith’s press tour for his new movie Emancipation, he told journalists he understands and gives people their space.

“I completely understand — if someone is not ready, I would absolutely respect that and allow them their space to not be ready,” Smith told journalist Kevin McCarthy when asked what he would say to moviegoers who aren’t ready for his comeback. “My deepest concern is my team – Antoine 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. At this point, that’s what I’m working for.”

Smith added, “I’m hoping that the material — the power of the film, the timeliness of the story — I’m hoping that the good that can be done would open people’s hearts at a minimum to see and recognize and support the incredible artists in and around this film.”

“Emancipation” premieres in theaters on Dec. 2 and will stream on Apple TV+ starting Dec. 9.

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