WTF Happened to WILL SMITH?

It was the slap heard around the world. March 27th, 2022 should have been the greatest moment of Will Smith’s career. He had worked his entire career towards finally winning the award that would prove, beyond any doubt, that he genuinely had the respect and admiration of his peers - the Academy Award. Indeed, Will Smith won that night for King Richard, but he also lost something precious. He lost the respect of his peers after an ill-advised (but innocuous) joke by Chris Rock led to the #OscarSlap that, until the day he dies, will haunt Smith.
All that said, Smith is still a legend. One of the most effortlessly charming actors to ever grace the silver screen, he was bound for greatness from the time he starred in NBC’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as a young rapper. Bad Boys proved his talent was too big to be constrained to the small screen, and his run of hits was legendary. Independence Day, Men in Black, Enemy of the State, Ali, and on, and on. That should not be swept away because of one (big) mistake. In this episode of WTF Happened to this Celebrity, written (with Brad Hamerly), narrated and produced by Taylor James Johnson, we dig into Smith’s career, the controversy, and most importantly, a way forward for the former (and future) superstar.
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[@ThaKenMan]

Either you die a hero or live long enough to become the villain. That line from the Dark Knight never rang so true until that moment for Will Smith.

[@bryans_cult]

Cringe

[@6joemama9]

@@bryans_cult you are cringe

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

Sorta. Except it goes "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become a villain". Few extra words in there

[@YoussefMohamed-ws4py]

@@bryans_cult fr like it ain’t that deep 😭😭

[@lazerbeemz9436]

All my respect has been lost for will Smith

[@ARBLACKx]

Destroyed the reputation that he had built up for over 30 years in a matter of seconds

[@barbiquearea]

Reminds me of an old proverb on how reputation is as fragile as glass.

[@daveythesearcher]

Think he done that way back when he forcibly kissed his son multiple times it's on here on KZbin Apologies for the horrible grammar my phone is barely workingr

[@secretysecret1551]

well in all fairness, I think he just confirmed what many of us had suspected all along in those few seconds

[@excaliber8713]

He can redeem himself. You guys forgave pedophiles . Why not Will ?

[@secretysecret1551]

@@excaliber8713 Who's "you guys"? And which pedos are you referring to?

[@jmos005]

You know, I learned three of my summarized rules from Will Smith. 1. I’m willing to work three times as hard plus show determination on my precious talent in order to win the Oscars nomination. 2. Keep my hands to myself at the Oscar’s. I don’t want to be banned or lose everything I have that I worked hard for. 3. Never love or marry a wrong woman who doesn’t love you for you.

[@theodethomasa6358]

Correction: 2. Keep my hands to myself at all times unless I'm attacked. Meaning self-defense. Using Jada as the reason he attacked Rock was wrong! She was not attacked!

[@Cb88x]

@@theodethomasa6358 it was wrong but the psyche has always been for men. Don't except disrespect of your close loved ones. But I'm of the let God handle it spirit. Vengeance is his. Funny it's a damned if u do or don't situation. If he does nothing he's a bitch. How u let people say what they want about u and not do nothing about it. (Remember will comes from PHILLY. ) But damned if u do. If he does something. It's awww u shouldve been stronger then that u weak for letting that get to you. Ahight folks which tf is it?

[@theodethomasa6358]

@@Cb88x Maybe Will should have, as you posted, " let God handle it." There is a place and time for everything. On worldwide TV was not the place or time! Afterward, it would have been more understandable. That action ruined the event for lots of other people, not involved with the reasoning behind his actions.

[@Cb88x]

@@theodethomasa6358 I agree. I said it was wrong. But I explained the psyche. It's easier said then done when you deal with certain philosophies

[@theodethomasa6358]

@@Cb88x Don't you mean when you deal with life?

[@-Gax-]

I idolised Will growing up. For real, I loved him like a father figure. Ever since I was 3/4 and first watched Belair. Hurts to see where he is today. I truly hope he can find himself again.

[@AnaisKarim]

If you really have followed him for that long, you shouldn't be believing all of this ridiculous gossip. Shame on you.

[@-Gax-]

@@AnaisKarim what gossip? I saw him violently attack somebody with my own eyes and I do not under any circumstance condoned that. As a 6 year-old I regularly watched my stepfather beat my mother up. I have no time for physical violence.

[@dreday1062000]

Where he is today? He’s still rich lol

[@Jaco059]

@@AnaisKarim not gossip man reality

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

🙄

[@CBAGUIAR81]

I just cant understand WTF happened to this man. He seemed so centered and down to earth than suddenly everything just blew up. I'm really sorry for him

[@vegetablelasagna2684]

Or maybe he was always that way and you just blindly believed the persona?? I feel really sorry for you..

[@jrjenisu2268]

@@vegetablelasagna2684 or maybe you’re just another nobody hater who has nothing better to do than to bring people down and act as if just because someone is famous they have to be perfect 24/7. He’s literally human and made one mistake in his career. I feel sorry for you because you honestly.

[@highkey5477]

@@vegetablelasagna2684 um no. Imagine sitting here acting as if you’re perfect and don’t make mistakes. Couldn’t be me. I feel sorry for you honestly.

[@Olebull93]

I'm gona take a wild stab in the dark and say maybe his "open" marriage might have something to do with it. Having your better half sleeping around is enough to taint even the most purest of heart. I tried open relationship once in my life and it was truly a miserable experience, having those thoughts going on in the back of your mind is disturbing and make you primed to snap at any moment.

[@AnaisKarim]

@@Olebull93 He doesn't have an open marriage. You people and your endless gossip are the problem. Work on your own relationships and mind your business.

[@Locadel2003]

"Enemy of the state" was an excellent movie, one of the best of his career and "I am legend" gets too much hate

[@locomadman]

It could have been great.. if I am Legend had the cajones to stick to the original ending. As is, it was still alright. Decent even.

[@salmanedy]

Enemy of the State is good. The Conversation is better.

[@locomadman]

@@salmanedy Truth be told, I thought “Focus” was pretty banging. Smith & Robbie have amazing chemistry together.

[@salmanedy]

@@locomadman That movie is low key underrated.

[@purefoldnz3070]

turning down The Matrix for the Wild Wild West lol

[@shainewhite2781]

Two words: Oscar Slap. That is what the F--K happened to Wil Smith. Not only that, all his upcoming movies were cancelled.

[@Potoum]

I'll remember him for 'THE SLAP' and none of his movies... For me he is 'The Slapper' and nothing else.

[@lonelyheroine]

Another major contributing factor can be summed up in 11 letters: S*C*I*E*N*T*O*L*O*G*Y. It's one hell of a twisted cult.

[@excaliber8713]

Nope bad boys 4 is happening Michael bay still wants to work with him! Also bel air is returning and will still produces cobra Kai ! So he’s still making money

[@AlexGarcia-ze4yg]

Will isn't going anywhere.

[@vegetablelasagna2684]

"KEEP YOUR ****, OUT OF MY WIFE'S MOUTH!"

[@katemaloney4296]

He had an emotional breakdown. Heck, it happens to the best and strongest of us. I hope he gets the help he needs, so he can find his way back.

[@JoBloOriginals]

It does indeed and we truly think he’ll be back. Maybe even better than ever.

[@salvambala7779]

@@JoBloOriginals yeah hes filming bad boys 4 this June and July

[@sreyangovender3404]

Agree. We all falter

[@paulrobinson3649]

He's still one of the greatest American entertainers of the last fifty years. He's had his ups and downs. However, we'll never ask "Will who?". Can the same be said of Chris thingy? You know him from.... that thing?

[@Legrandmachincalme]

Amen

[@bjt81366]

Will is a kid from the same neighborhood as me. He always took the high road back then and it's why he became world famous. However, his rap career was corny to the people he grew up with. We thought is was real garbage, simple and weak. He never got over that. It didn't matter that he was universally mega. Then Jada (a real witch) let him know Tupac is her true love. She's from Baltimore and hardrock dudes are her thing. Will ain't that. So his wife thinks he's soft. Not a good thing for a black man from W Philly. Then he finds out she's screwing his son's friend by the friend telling him. "Hey Mr. Smith I'm smashing your wife". That's really taking someone for being a patsy. Then, then his wife has him appear on her silly self gossip show and totally humiliates him. Dude actually tears up. Well that doesn't play well with the brothas or sistas. Yo, this is his life, he's a mega star but that's all movie sets and writing. We all know what happened next. One last look of disappointment from that wretch he lives with that told him he ain't no man and he lost his mind. They should have played Bel Biv Devoe, that's girl is poison after he chin check Chris. Will needs to stop chasing Pac and real rap artist and figure out who he is and be comfortable with that guy. Dude is lost in movie roles, husband roles, father roles and music lyrics. WTF, Who The Fu-- is Will Smith?

[@williampearson6299]

Everything is Will's fault, people warned him about Jada. The studio vetted a wife for him and it was Nia Long. Jada was rejected from casting process and she told Will, herself, that she didn't want to be his wife.

[@bjt81366]

@@williampearson6299 I don't know about all that, but relationships are complex and the man's obviously in love. However, she's a narcissist so he's f'kd. And he's lost, dude is trying to be what everyone else wants him to be.

[@Dilomight]

Jada sounds like cancer, like she can quickly read a person and slowly break them. Seen a few women growing up who I swear do this as a hobby. They know how to glow, apply the charm and sexual tension and suddenly yank it away like they just ripped the soul out of a man. It's so damn hard to remind guys that there are other women out there but once they catch that virus it's hard to shake off.

[@bjt81366]

@@Dilomight Yeah, I learned the hard way, so I have an idea of what Will is going through. Once you realize who she really is, it's too late. Years have gone by an she's taken away time. Time you can't get back. If he wants to enjoy his riches he needs to cut the cancer out. If not, the money (which keeps her around) will never make up for the time lost.

[@Dilomight]

@@bjt81366 divorce and separation might be when the nightmare reaches it’s peak for him. She might have been slowly grooming him for a terrible onslaught. Money, legal, children and not to mention defamation of his personal life to the public. Best of luck to you sir

[@ArcherSuh4721]

The interesting thing about Will Smith's last album Lost & Found is that if you listen to it now, it's impossible to get through without sensing some early warning signs. But if you listened to it back then, it was just impossible to get through.

[@TheDynamicDuo11]

I listened to the lost and found album all the time when it came out as well as all the other Will Smith albums

[@rommix0]

"Heee's a NICE Guyyyyyyyy!" Or so he says.

[@mattblom3990]

While I agree with his 10 year ban, he should have been removed immediately from the show. The shame he brought on what should have been his night will be the greatest punishment for himself though. For those Will Smith defenders...Remember he took DAYS to give a "real" apology to Chris Rock.

[@Poetess2323]

Thanks. Well said.

[@southlondon86]

Exactly

[@blanewilliams5960]

It wasn't a real apology, it was PR BS. He is and always has been a punk and a bully, he just got caught on live TV this time. He absolutely should have been removed immediately.

[@Poetess2323]

@@blanewilliams5960 so true. Says a Philly girl who knows.

[@blanewilliams5960]

@@Poetess2323 I have heard stories and after what he showed us at the Oscars I believe them 100%.

[@occamsrazorbladed]

Honestly this guy was a childhood icon. Along with Jim Carrey and Arnold Schwarzenegger for me personally. All have had ups and downs and I hope will rises above the negative.

[@salvambala7779]

Same, I heard he filming bad boys 4 this month

[@allenmorales1019]

I’m still a fan, looking forward to his movies

[@whiterabbit1632]

All ruined by slapping my man Rock!

[@salvambala7779]

@@whiterabbit1632 ok, celebrities have done a lot of worse shit

[@highkey5477]

@@whiterabbit1632 nope. He’s still a great man. That slap wasn’t that big of a deal smh. Y’all dragging it acting as if y’all the ones who got slapped lmao

[@novob57]

Honestly, I did not expect this to happen in 2022. Never thought Will Smith would do something like this to a person. Hopefully he will find his way back to his acting career.

[@bonechawneomusic]

Will Smith was a comedy genius in the 90's during the Fresh Prince/MIB era.

[@Oliviux78]

I grew up with Will Smith. I remember when he came out with the song Parents Just Don’t Understand. I always watched the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Then his movies were great. He had such great humor. Once he got into the serious roles, he really touched me. They were such good movies and so many of them touched my heart. He seemed so cool at everything. Watching Will go up there and slap a comedian at the Oscars in front of the whole world because of a joke crushed me. I was in shock. Who is this guy? Fame took his ego too high. By the way. I hate his wife! She helped poison him.

[@salvambala7779]

He had an emotional breakdown

[@MilkyWayy99]

You mean "Oscars", so literally the whole world was watching...

[@Wastelander13]

Will Smith did the right thing by kicking that that uneducated idiot.

[@AnaisKarim]

He didn't have an emotional breakdown. He finally gave Chris Rock the smack he has been deserving for years. Now Chris will stop talking slick about Jada and keep it cute. And real fans are good with him.

[@CornishCreamtea07]

Same here, Independence Day and Men in black were such huge hits, and I saw Bad Boys a few years later. But didn't see Enemy of the State until only a few years ago, maybe my parents thought it wouldn't be for me.

[@shadowwarrior7218]

I Robot is one of my favs of all time. A glimpse into our dystopia

[@asarishepard8171]

its a shame people that used to be revered have worked long enough to be reviled and revealed to have lost what made them special. its horrifying. hes another that goes in the category of "man, you used to be cool."

[@excaliber8713]

Don’t be overdramatize . He didn’t kill anyone . Let him redeem himself

[@asarishepard8171]

@@excaliber8713 if he didn't get on stage pretending to cry real tears right after id agree with you. the curtain was lifted, all these people are fake af. him going on a retreat vacation is not a sign of changing for the better. its an excuse of working on things.

[@excaliber8713]

@@asarishepard8171 get over it ! He apologized, Was punished , and now he can redeem himself Z many have done worse .

[@asarishepard8171]

@@excaliber8713 if you think going on vacation is an act of contrition, you have severe problems.

[@excaliber8713]

@@asarishepard8171 i didn’t T say that . You don’t know what he’s doing off camera . you saw him leaving that’s it you don’t know if he reached out behind the scene to Chris . Let’s not pretend we actually know him or what he’s doing to redeem himself . You guys just love to hate and cancel over silly things .

[@danmonday3724]

Your talent can take you anywhere but only your character keeps you there

[@Directdepositphilanthropy]

another great video thanks jOe!

[@guiguiregismercer5720]

That was a really really good video! Well edited too

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Here I thought you would turn the comments off for this one 🤣🤣

[@JohnnyTong215]

I waited for this episode to happen!!!

[@moorebounce]

Jada is what happened. He needs to get as far away from her as possible. He loves her so much he was willing to have an open relationship that he wasn't ready for. She finally have that entanglement and it broke Will. It's gonna cost him a lot but he needs to get her out of his life.

[@williampearson6299]

Will was the one who walked on the stage and did the deed. I know you're black because black men don't like to take accountability and blame women all the time.

[@abskorditis1232]

I can't stand watching that whole interview. What exactly was her "entanglement"?

[@langbo9999]

She real f*** him up.

[@dickeysbar]

Die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.. I never saw a single episode of Fresh Prince and still have no desire to, but I have enjoyed several of his movies. TBH, I expected more of him and he needs to get his shit together

[@treefiddy5424]

you're missing out or probably have bad taste

[@dickeysbar]

@@treefiddy5424 missing out on a show I'm not interested in and am not a part of the marketed audience for? That doesn't mean I have bad taste, it means the material doesn't interest me in the slightest.

[@williampearson6299]

@@dickeysbar He means for context. Fresh Prince was what MADE Will. And was great sitcom, not just for black audiences but everybody could watch it. That's like saying Jackie Brown isn't marketed to you despite Tarantino filming it.

[@GreatwhiteShark88]

This is why you learn to defend yourself, Imagine if Chris Rock would just knocked him out after that slap

[@Jaco059]

Because will smith would only slap a man who he has 5 inches and 50 pounds on. If that was Rogan you think he would have done that. Chris Rock did the right thing or should I say adult thing. But Will Smith is a little child who can’t take a joke. How about will smith grows up.

[@rogue13131313]

Chris Rock is a pro and a real man, not a punk bully coward who sucker punches people. Rock gets all the respect in the world for handling himself like that.

[@GreatwhiteShark88]

@@Jaco059 I agree with you 100%, he just did it because he know Chris wouldn’t hit him back. I’m on Chris side

[@GreatwhiteShark88]

@@rogue13131313 🥸

[@DNOstalgia]

😁👍🏻

[@VidWatcher01]

And the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial blew this story right out the water!

[@langbo9999]

And will bring it back because he can not shut the f*** up when he absolute should Shut Up.

[@madgang201]

I love your videos but I also love the music you add. I’ve been wanting to ask this for the last few videos now but I really need to ask. What is the name of that song that you use at the beginning of 17:02?

[@GamingForFunYT]

Honestly, he is just a man like all of us, every one of use makes mistakes and so what, does not change the fact that Will is one of the greatest actors out there, with some movies that marked my childhood. Stay strong Fresh Prince.

[@robomop9711]

Smith wasn’t mad at Chris Rock. He was mad at all the years of jokes and gossip about him and his family. That one joke was his breaking point.

[@Thomas-VA]

Marriage under a spotlight, and all the cruelty people can heap on that. Though, keep your personal business personal and not business, as it opened it up way too much to public opinion and comedians. You rarely see comedians talk about their spouses and flings for a reason.

[@darrylkemp3253]

His wife telling him about getting her back blown out on that red table talk was hardly gossip 🤦

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Anthony Quinn was in the plainsman 1936 with Gary cooper directed by Cecil demille

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

I knew something was up with Will Smith's ego when it came to light he refused to play villains to preserve his image. Usually people who try super hard to appear good are hiding something. Then you have the egotistical side. For example, not wanting to be Django or feeling he was too good for the Matrix.

[@callinglast]

Hilarious!! I love your content. So witty, intelligent, and on point! Keep it up chum!

[@FitzyyLives]

it doesnt matter how many times i see it. when i hear wills line " how come he don't want me man," i cant help but begin to choke up. that scene was so powerful because of how close to the situation Will was, and because of my daddy issues it always hits me right in the feels.

[@MatSpeedle]

The slappening, that's what happened... >

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Anthony Quinn was in the happening 1967 with Milton Berle jack kruschen Michael parks

[@jeremiahwoods8200]

You mean the slapaning that's what's Happening 🤣🤣🤣Fukkk Chris rock

[@trinaq]

One little slap wrecked the Fresh Prince's entire career. I lost a lot of respect for Will after that, he should have handled it a lot better.

[@asarishepard8171]

chris rock handled it better, took it on the chin like his face WAS a rock :P

[@barbiquearea]

Dude lost his cool and everyone's respect with it.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Anthony Quinn was in last action hero 1993 with Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@bettycasvin8877]

Great content JoBlo!

[@moserfugger6363]

Will Smith is a great actor and entertainer. I love many of his movies and yeah, in the 90's and early 2000's I also enjoyed some of his music. But even as a fan of his work, I found much of his personal life pretty off-putting. His wife always seemed like a *very* bad choice and the way he dragged his children into the spotlight, also didn't feel right. Looking at the cringy nonsense Jaden and Willow are uttering in interviews and on social media now, this child celebrity lifestyle wasn't really good for them. I think the first time I had a bad feeling about Will Smith's personal development was after seeing an interview with him when his "Ali" movie came out. Since I really enjoyed the movie (like most of Michael Mann's work) and my father was a big fan of Muhammad Ali, I ate up all the information I could find on this production. Much of the stuff Smith said about his preparation for the movie and how he identifies with the role, just seemed very awkward and divorced from reality. Still I didn't think too much of it. Could have been just a phase or maybe Ali's life story got to his head in a method acting kinda way. Hollywood weirdos being weird. Nothing new, even back then. But then the whole charade with his children and his wife seemed to become increasingly ridiculous and weird every year. Simultaneously Smith said/did more and more stuff that seemed really off-putting to me. The way "After Earth" turned out to be some embarrassing vanity project, also didn't help. And then he made the biggest mistake of his life so far: Joining "KZbin Rewind 2018". 😅 To make a long story short: The more I found out about Smith's personal life, the more toxic it seemed. If he alone is the source of that or if his marriage brought him onto that path - I don't know. But when "the slap" happened, I wasn't really surprised. I think it wasn't just some kind of slip-up. It was the moment when all the years of Smith's personal missteps suddenly became undeniably clear to the public eye. We all could have seen it before, but since he seemed so likeable in his movies, most people preferred to ignore it. In the end I really hope, this will be a wake-up call for Will. I hope instead of uttering more esoteric mumbo jumbo, he'll take a long hard look at himself and start to get rid of all the toxic bagagge in his life. I wish him all the best for that. Greetings from Germany :)

[@LinkMarioSamus]

I remember watching the first episode of National Geographic's "One Strange Rock" and Smith as the host seemed to just be doing his thing like he was possessed by one of his movie characters. He came off the same way during the Oscar incident.

[@moserfugger6363]

@@LinkMarioSamus Yeah, I know what you mean.

[@williampearson6299]

Fresh Prince vetted a wife for him and that was Nia Long. Jada was rejected

[@AnnieFairfoul]

Your reply was so thoughtful and informative that it put the writer of this entire video to shame. This series has nothing to do with "What Happened to Whoever", it's simply a review of each piece of work the actor ever made. Good on you for discussing what really happened to Will Smith in such an accurate and concise way. You could expand on your thoughts and produce video content far more insightful than this KZbinr is capable of. Thank you.

[@theodethomasa6358]

The toxic baggage in his life is the woman he married!

[@Locadel2003]

"Hancock" has a lot of big problems and plot holes but I still think that movie is fun and interesting. Its the only movie of his career that I want a prequel or a sequel

[@DeadPiixxel]

I am legend

[@serenitymoon825]

Right?! I wanna know more about Hancock and Mary's fellow "gods" what led to them all dying out and whatnot

[@WarioSaysSo]

Will Smith is or was a great actor and entertainer. I loved many of his movies and I even enjoyed his music pretty much in the 90's. But even as a fan of a ot of his past work, I find much of his personal life pretty off-putting. And his greedy and star-acting attitude not to charming. About 14 movies of his career I liked. The rest are a mix of forgettble to bad; - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Bad Boys 1 - Independence Day - Men in Black 1-3 - Enemy of the State - I, Robot - The Pursuit of Happyness - I Am Legend - Hancock (50/50) - Ali - Concussion - Suicide Squad No good movies since 2016..... and slapping Chris Rock like that and cursing out loud, that just made me feel he have no class.

[@janebailey8032]

I became disgusted with WS years ago when he parked a massive motor vehicle in Soho for a film he was doing. It was so huge the city had to make him get rid of it because it was inconveniencing sooo many people. So arrogant!

[@WarioSaysSo]

@@janebailey8032 Yeah I can imagine something like that from seing his on stage acting and how he near expects evrey one to see him like some sort of holy!

[@15Candles]

@@WarioSaysSo No good movies since 2016? Yeah how about King Richard?? That was a career best performance from him. Movie ain't perfect but Will was phenomenal in the role but after the slap, he really didn't deserved the Oscar. Bad Boys For Life was a pretty decent Bad Boys movie

[@WarioSaysSo]

@@15Candles Did not find them that good. And yeah he did not deserve an Oscar.

[@vero1418]

Damn this was so good! Watched it multiple times now how about Wtf happened to David spade and sanaya Latham ?

[@JulyN78]

Your script and your edition are on point.

[@gershwinq]

Still a huge fan. he can make a comeback...

[@jimjohnson1305]

If he was in his 20's I'd agree. nobody really cares about an action star in their 50's turning to drama. King Richard only did $40 million. But Smiths next movie will draw crowds of anti-violence protesters. Smith didn't just slap Chris Rock, he slapped the Smith out of his own career.

[@williampearson6299]

@@jimjohnson1305 Idris Elba is being viewed for James bond. Sorry but black don't crack. He's still marketable action star if Denzel did The Equalizer in his 60's.

[@jimjohnson1305]

@@williampearson6299 Idris and Denzel are actors. Not rappers who got into acting. You can't compare either of these guys to Will Smith. Smith is trying to sell himself as a serious actor.

[@williampearson6299]

@@jimjohnson1305 Will Smith and Idris Elba started off as a rapper and a Dj, don't you remember? Of course, the music industry only accepts deplorable people like the ones I mentioned and reject good men with traditional family values. While Hollywood cares about "image". Will was smart and had a good attitude and didn't devolve into the shenanigans of hip hop and rap

[@jimjohnson1305]

@@williampearson6299 Dude he had an open marriage. Don't let the facts taint the illusion you have of him. He was a pretender. I remember when he shot the movie Seven and he said Jada was on the set during his love scene with Rosario Dawson, faking like he could not make out with another woman- even in acting- because it would hurt Jada. don't yo think Jada knew the truth? Will probably fkd the bananas out of Rosario off the set and then told Jada about it. She knew her man was a public image fraud. She had no respect for the phony so she got hers. No one can defend Will Smith's personal decisions. Obviously his life is a mess because he broke all the rules. He was above the rules. People cheat, get caught and get divorced all the time. Some people don't get caught. Some people are faithful and devoted to each other and stay together. Dems de rules. Play by the rules. It is what it is. The rules exist for a reason. you can't rig the game.

[@heyeverybody6134]

Always was a big fan of Will. He had one moment. It doesn't matter if you agree what he did or not, he is still an amazing actor. His emotions took control which only verifies he is human. Besides, if Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr, and then list go on reputation is not effective, neither should this man.

[@THE_BEAR_JEW]

Stop it. The argument of "he's just human" or "nobody's perfect" is just silly. We all know he's a human. The problem here is that he is an egomaniac who felt he had license to slap a man because his feelings got hurt by a harmless joke. There's no excuse for that, especially when Will Smith straight up celebrated after THEN he came back with his tears acting like he was sorry. Will Smith is not an evil guy, but just because he's not evil doesn't mean what he did shouldn't weigh on his reputation.

[@apriljoyce9045]

Hey I'm a new viewer So im not sure yet how to request videos for you to make But can you make one on Cameron Diaz please

[@kingiburu2778]

welcome to earth! man i lost it at the part. hahaha

[@craigdavidson5613]

Luckily I watched this live as it happened that day. And I was completely confused over it. I mean I thought this was staged. Yet he still ended up getting the Oscar. Thankfully the ceremony is played live during the daytime hours here in Australia, and that we got the uncensored feed from the ceremony. It was due to this system that I was able to see Melissa Leo say her F-bomb uncensored back in 2011!

[@Locadel2003]

I still think he gave a really great performance in "King Richard" despite what he did to Chris rock

[@williampearson6299]

Something was already stirring up between them form 2016 and Chris just had to keep his mouth shut and not engage Will and Jada. Not defending him but remember that Chris and Will and Jada are part of their own in group in Hollywood and Chris and Jada have been friends for a long time (they were in the Madagascar trilogy). Something happened but they should've kept it between themselves.

[@alexkelly6449]

The video opening suddenly suits this

[@goodsaint_001]

Will Smith of 2010s is following Tom Cruise of 2000s. Remember when Tom was scrutinized by most for his Scientology and Oprah Show Couch and many of his late 00s were unsuccessful at the box office until he vowed audience with Ghost Protocol. And now everyone (or most of them) is cheering for them. Heck, even his Maverick is a box office blockbuster. If guys like Keanu Reeves and Tom can come back with a bang, then why doesn't Will can? It's only a matter of time.

[@jakeslon]

Hopefully you're right brother, but the difference is that Keanu and Tom are not black. Hollywood is racist - prove me wrong

[@TheBobbycheese1]

Because a controversial black man will never make a comeback

[@oofmaster4312]

Yep, no second chances for O.J. Simpson, Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, Suge Knight.

[@williampearson6299]

@@oofmaster4312 But O.J and R Kelly and Suge actually did horrible deeds. Bill Cosby is just hearsay

[@bindilove3899]

Will had that premonition because his soul knows he hasn’t been living right, there’s something inside of him that he needs to change.

[@keithkelso9872]

Correct, he’s a puppet of satan

[@adilachahbar3154]

His wife ruined his life, this is what happened to him

[@williampearson6299]

No, Will ruined his own life. Black men need to take accountability for themselves and stop blaming the world for slavery and shit.

[@wildominion7171]

Reputations take years to build & seconds to destroy.. Will Smith

[@fatdaddyeddiejr]

Long before the slapping Chris Rock. Will Smith's image was already falling apart. But most of it is Will's fault.

[@rubenaerts7284]

I always thought Will Smith was the coolest guy in the world. Then he did that... Very shocking, of all people, to see him doing that. I hope his career will recover, but I will alway see him in a different light, no more the king of cool.

[@StephenLeGresley]

I can easily answer this. Smiths ego has long been out of control in Hollywood and he finally decided to express it by going up on stage and assaulting someone on live television. He's not as bad as Ezra Miller but he is a disgrace. When they were filming Suicide Squad in Toronto he went to a comedy club owned by the family of a friend of mine and they said he was loud and rude to the staff. Most people would give anything to be around celebrities, I'd run the other way.

[@salvambala7779]

You acting like will hasn't been made fun if multiple times by the media and Twitter after jada admitted to cheating on him. I don't think will was actually offended by the joke but was trying to prove something to his unfaithful wife.

[@vegetablelasagna2684]

"KEEP YOUR ****, OUT OF MY WIFE'S MOUTH!!!"

[@StephenLeGresley]

@@salvambala7779 That doesn't make it right. So Chris Rock has to get assaulted because Smith wanted to be macho for his wife? In many ways that makes what he did even worse.

[@jwood8769]

@@salvambala7779 everyone thinks they’re perfect until they have to walk in their shoes. I know for a fact I could never deal with all that online hate, and ridicule. That slap wasn’t meant for Chris Rock. That slap was meant for the world. You’re absolutely right

[@rezarfar]

@@jwood8769 thats some wild imagination you have there. Do you think Chris Rock cares? Because he got the slap... the reat of the world didn't get anything. Chris Rock was slapped on live TV for a dumb reason, forgot Will and his ridiculous family for one second. Chris Rock got slapped on live TV by an idiot for a dumb reason. Thats what is important. You need to forget Will, all his reasons and his life ect ect... that is the bed HE made, nobody else made that bed for him, he made it. People acting like Will is a victim are dumbases.

[@AnaDelCarmenTorresFigueras]

I still Love him. I think he is one of the best actors I ever know

[@bombdroppah]

The Wtf Happened to this celebrity is my favorite show on Joblo, love the narrator hehe

[@barbiquearea]

Big Willy has been chasing that Oscar ever since he was nominated for best actor in The Pursuit of Happyiness. And it took him years to finally earn one only for everything to immediately fall apart on the night of his greatest triumph.

[@chadmcfarland9660]

He was after it for Ali as well.

[@Jaco059]

@@chadmcfarland9660 he didn’t deserve it for Ali somebody had to do better in a movie that year. He did a good job that’s not a best actor film.

[@Jaco059]

Russell Crowe in Gladiator won and Tom Hanks deserved it more for Cast Away

[@alteregobro4826]

can you do wtf happened to kevin smith?

[@JoannaBolin-ng2pc]

His ability to change into a character is special, When I saw Ali It was like I was watching The real Ali, After I saw Ali I said too myself WOW!!! that was "Will Smith" WOW 👏👏👏👏

[@d.n.tranger1457]

A person once said that people will judge you by your action.

[@Thomas-VA]

Heck, I am waiting for Disney to remake the JoBlo KZbin series, in live action and then into cartoon and later back into live action

[@Locadel2003]

Despite what he did I still think he is one of the most fun and charismatic actors of his time, late 90s and 2000s. Everybody remember Independence Day, Men In black and Bad boys but forgot excellent underrated movies like Enemy of the state & Alì

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Anthony Quinn was in the Milky Way 1936 with Harold lioyd the plainsman 1936 with Gary cooper

[@Jaco059]

@@DarkLabProductions 100% screw him never understood the hype at least he screwed up his kids

[@salvambala7779]

@@DarkLabProductions right because mike Lowry from bad boys, Muhammad Ali, the fresh prince and wills character in the pursuit of happiness are all the same🧐

[@kaybrown2201]

I still love you Will. He didn't seem OK since of late, he looked sad, eyes always red and looked drained. That man was going through something. He is broken. That does not excuse his behavior. My brother is venturing into Hollywood. Already he has gotten a role and is now auditioning for another movie. He is just 17 years old. I am scared and happy for him at the same time. I pray he does not lose himself and inner peace when the fame, women and money come.

[@johnchief270]

Dude was def one of my favourite actors up until a few years ago or so. Still love him though in Fresh Prince of Bel air

[@dcuthbertson5778]

This was probably the most self destructive shit I’ve ever seen in my Life for a woman that doesn’t give a damn about him. He threw it all away in a matter of seconds.

[@williampearson6299]

Jada is basically a lot of black men in this industry who abuse women: Dr. Dre for example but nobody brings that up. If you can look away from that then get over Jada. Will states that he's not divorcing her.

[@screenwriterjohn]

WWW was actually not the worst flop ever. It did make a lot of money.

[@salvambala7779]

Yeah with merchandising and product placement

[@langbo9999]

I do like the steampunk in that movie.

[@nassernasser4504]

Wow 😮 😯 🤩 indeed

[@kathleenhartnellharper7234]

I had to switch from my TV to phone to subscribe and comment. I really think that the stress of the nomination sent him off the deep end. It’s not an excuse , there’s never an excuse for violence but he couldn’t cope and lashed out. Too bad.

[@lizjo7213]

Maybe in the '90's it may have been overlooked, it almost was until the media and everyone else got involved...but I can just imagine Will on set and he has a disagreement, or an opinion about a scene snide remarks like," are you going to slap me too?" or " I can't work with him because he just might slap me"...

[@MilkyWayy99]

I was watching it live & it was so shocking... even doe I was a fan of Will I kinda predicted that he has another side of him because I remember I read that it was Will’s fault that Janet Hubert who played Mrs Banks (his aunt in “Fresh Prince”) was FORCED to leave the show.… that’s why they replaced her with another actress during the show last season. Will apologized to her many years later but it showed to me that he can be unpredictable and that he is not always that “nice & chill guy” we think he is…

[@brianwalsh1401]

I think he has a lot of unresolved issues from his childhood. I also think he's been married to a narcissist for a really long time and that isn't good for anyone, trust me. He seemed to being trying to get his wife's approval. I hope he does some more therapy and gets to the root of his issues which I think is the best thing that could come out of this mess. It often takes pain to get some gains.

[@rubenaerts7284]

Where did u get that story, is that true? I looked it up and it said it was because she was pregnant?

[@Wind_Ninja_Jubei]

Everyone deserves a 2nd chance, no excuses for what happened own it, be a better person and start to make right decisions and show respect to all. He will be back. He is too good at his craft. I will still watch a movie or show he is in if its good and what I am interested in.

[@angusmacfrankenstein7227]

Now, _there’s_ a good question!

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

As a long time Will Smith fan during the 90s, in regards to everything he's done in movies, TV and music, it was interesting going down memory lane again. Because I remember buying Big Willie Style and Willenium. Both albums I thoroughly enjoyed. They were some of my favorite of the time. And still are. His good movies blew me away as well. With the larger than life, cool than cool persona I looked up to. Eventually time had it way and I started realizing he was a normal human being like all of us. But the open marriage stuff was crazy to hear about. Especially when it was proven to be true.

[@rnjesus9950]

Red flag went up in 7 Pounds for me. After he turned down Independence Day 2 to make that (horrible) movie with Jayden I lost all love for him. I couldn’t describe it fully, but something just seemed off about him. I wish Chris had pressed charges. Will assaulting Chris on live television was an affront to free speech and the sanctity of comedy’s ability to bridge the gap of the taboo. Shame on him. I do hope he gets the help he needs personally and in his marriage.

[@timmy841212]

The beginning of the end as they say…

[@williampearson6299]

No, white people want everybody to press charges. Black people don't do that. Chris and Will still acknowledge that they are black men and take police interactions seriously.

[@rnjesus9950]

@@williampearson6299 generalizing based on race, eh? I think there’s a word for that.

[@murdarichblood7603]

Why would you wish charges on anyone that you have nothing to do with?. Ijs

[@kiasparks07]

@@murdarichblood7603 right

[@mygeilablack3100]

I do not care about cancel culture. I like Will Smith and i want to see more movies with him.

[@artmanjohn2]

When Chris Rock compared Will Smith's wife to Demi Moore in G.I. Jane, I saw it as a beautiful compliment because Demi Moore was one of the most beautiful women I ever saw in my life and that's with no hair, she was totally gorgeous and stunning not to mention beyond sexy!

[@samm8190]

I literally only watched this to see how many slap jokes they makes.

[@Gauntlet1212]

A man can only take so much before he snaps. WS is, in my opinion, a legit good guy who just couldn't handle the bs in hollywood anymore.

[@mentallyaktive916]

As A Child I just Remember Loving The Wild Wild West Song ! .lol...I Was Just A Kid in The Project's *

[@Rightk777]

Ooho" WoW"💫😵‍💫

[@strangefolk666]

The funniest part is that Will was more scared after the slap then Chris 🤣

[@cyborgparrot1996]

I honestly hate that Will Smith isn't getting any work in the film industry after this silly incident, considering that much worse people still have a carrer in actiong or some form of film making and/or entertainment.

[@el-kiote]

It'll pass. He'll be back.

[@Jaco059]

He will be fine but screw him I hope he divorces his ‘wife’ and gets the help he deserves to get. I will never back slapping a comedian for almost anything he’s made his bed let him lie in it.

[@williampearson6299]

@@DarkLabProductions Ezra Miller did illegal shit and the company is covering for him. Will deserves a second chance

[@drushe1983]

How can skip over the tripe that was Seven Pounds with such ease?

[@moneyball7908]

Somethings have away of making such an impact they are never forgotten. Will smith slapping Chris rock is one of those.

[@cmporkchop4575]

Will Smith could technically retire from entertainment and just live off of The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air royalty checks and be perfectly fine! I think over the past 4 years Mr. Smith have been rough for him with all the stories about his family and Will being a nice guy doesn’t help his cause! Like Kanye West said “We Want Prenup”,…….(Think about it)! I think Will Smith will do another Bad Boys but in the 4th installment maybe we can get Chris Rock as the villain would bring in blockbuster numbers ???? 😂

[@williampearson6299]

LOL. Chris Rock can never play a serious villain. He can't play a serious good cop in Spiral, the Saw reboot/ sequel.

[@carastone3473]

He’s made some really good movies and some pretty bad ones, but I think he’s a great actor. He IS aging really well, is he? The reboot series ‘Bel Air’ is GREAT. It’s a well cast, well acted dramatic take on The Fresh Prince. Love it!

[@quincybryant5231]

He thought he was Tom Cruise. 😂😂😂 Cruise doesn’t make bad movies. Yeah it’s some you like more than others. But not total garbage.

[@cullenbohannon1408]

@@quincybryant5231 Tom Cruise sucks!

[@jonathanfeldheim6554]

Enemy of the State is still a great movie and as on the nose today as ever

[@joseayala8506]

Can we get a WTF happened to Michael Wincott???? He’s reappearing in Jordan Peel’s Nope but he disappeared for a long time and is a very underrated actor!

[@dxjx23]

Jada, I have lost respect for her not Will. People love to break you down when your on top. He slapped Chris Rock not anyone else. Was it the right decision? Definitely not. I still believe he was apart of something that triggered the situation and we all saw it, well maybe some of us😔🤦🤷‍♂️

[@williampearson6299]

Stop blaming her for Will. EVERYBODY warned Will Smith about not choosing Jada - even Jada herself. A whole studio vetted a wife for him at The Fresh Prince of Bel Air: Nia long. Will's first wife was better than Jada, he should've stuck with her. Seems like everybody in the black community chooses the wrong mates.

[@dxjx23]

@@williampearson6299 This is bigger than choosing the wrong mate. Will is responsible too but he ain't the one doing dirty shit either. The whole situation honestly is suspect period and here we are trying to argue over something that really doesn't matter😂🤷‍♂️🤦

[@shakiraruatara4960]

I love Will Smith. To watch him grow from fresh Prince to Leading Man. He made a mistake, sadly on Live TV! I pray he gets the help he needs. It is OK to get angry, however we must put the work in the control our anger no matter what. I am sure Will is learning this skill like never before!

[@jaybee1196]

Great

[@allaction7816]

Open marriage is like the WORST OF WORST like why the hell are you even marrying when you have no intention of staying loyal

[@dguarino6586]

Many many people love Will Smith, but he made a huge mistake and I doubt he'll recover from it because I'm not going to anytime soon.

[@michaelsmiley15]

As an actor I think he's been overrated having seen everything he's been in since fresh Prince none of it was really all that great until he started being serious and got into more serious roles unfortunately his attitude and his personal life have done what everyone said it was going to do and everyone saw what he did at the Oscars this year so he did it to himself

[@Seaglassandsage]

I totally agree, I can’t think of any Will Smith movie that I can say “ I just absolutely love that movie”. 95% of it is family friendly run of the mill to maximize profits stuff. Chris Rock is a comedy legend, and to walk up and slap a man that’s about 5 foot 6 and 130 pounds when you know he won’t defend himself showed ppl what a self-aggrandizing asshole Will really is. The Hollywood Oscar crowd can clap and rub his back as long as they want, I will never pay a dime to see another movie he is in again.

[@sethputnamsghost6538]

You can see his ego grow with each movie, to me he has always been a B- actor and he, his kids and wife are some of the biggest narcissists in Hollywood. I’m glad we got to witness the real Will Smith at the awards.

[@MrJohnnyclay1]

His acting has always sucked.....

[@adamwood87]

i agree. he's basically the same in every movie. he was okay in Men in Black, but i think that had more to do with proper casting rather than acting capability.

[@nassernasser4504]

Great choice. Thanks ☺️ 😊 🙏

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

Anyone know when G.I. Jane 2: Can't Wait To See It, will release?

[@theSuperviLLain_est]

Can’t blame Will for what his wife put him Thru, I can blame him for how he acted at the Oscar’s and it’s a shame on the Oscars he wasn’t escorted out by police, idc that he refused to leave he broke a law n should’ve been arrested

[@spagbolflippertygibbet7139]

This is hilarious 😂 Will Smith vs The Prodigy kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHSqnqSIjLeroZI

[@williampearson6299]

Actually you can. A man's actions are his own and Will has been stubborn from day 1. Even Jada warned him

[@rodrigolous]

I wonder if we're going to have a WTF happened to Ezra Miller someday

[@locomadman]

..🤦🏽‍♂️… No. Just no. I mean undoubtedly it’ll happen.. but there’s not enough nope in the world at the moment.

[@bluebunnybooks]

He hit you as hard as he could

[@negativenancy9482]

i would really like to see a video about WTF happened to Jean Reno. where has he gone? he used to be pretty good?