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Did the Oscars lift Will Smith's ban? Viral claim about actor set to make on stage apology over Chris Rock slap debunked

A viral tweet claimed Will Smith would allegedly appear at the 2026 Oscars to apologize for slapping Chris Rock in 2022 ...
The Express Tribune

Truth behind the viral claim that Will Smith is returning to the Oscars

Despite viral posts circulating online, there is no evidence that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has ...
AOL

Will Smith posts apology video, addresses Chris Rock slap

‘My behavior was unacceptable and I am here whenever you are ready to talk,’ Smith tells Rock in the video Months after the infamous Oscars slap, Will Smith has posted an official apology video ...
Rolling Out

Wanda Sykes recalls Will Smith’s private apology call

In 2022, Wanda Sykes took on one of the most elevating and visible roles in entertainment when she cohosted the Academy Awards alongside Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. Hosting the Oscars is often ...
The Grio

Wanda Sykes says Will Smith eventually apologized after Oscars slap overshadowed her hosting moment

Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards has spawned everything from a comedy special about it, a ban for 10 years for Smith, and more. According to Wanda Sykes, the Fresh Prince ...
Lia Liu on MSN

How Chinese social media reacted to Will Smith apology

In this video, I break down how Chinese netizens reacted to Will Smiths apology on Weibo after the incident with Chris Rock. I translate and explain some of the top comments, many of which defend him ...