Will Smith: The Fall Of A Prince

Will Smith had one of the most successful and prolific careers in Hollywood until he slapped Chris Rock live on national television. Charles Peralo dives into what went wrong, and if Will Smith's career will ever be able to recover.
Written and Narrated by Charles Peralo
Edited by Scotty Dunne

[@Charlesperalo]

Hey guys, let me know how I did here and for the next videos coming out… Dan Schneider Why Pokemon Blue outsold Red Was McDonald’s stolen? Why we eat Wendy’s Where does our electricity come from? Gary Coleman: The Saddest life ever Why DC failed Why people vote in my polls Anyway, excited to continue this and hope you enjoyed it!

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

You were amazing.

[@zackr.7628]

Why people vote my polls gonna be a bombshell drop 😂

[@betterine]

Hey Charles, one reason your long form vids might not be doing so well is because generally for long form vids there need to be one of three things: 1) novel information 2) analysis of info (novel or otherwise) 3) funny/entertaining It seems like most of the info you presented in your long form vids so far is stuff a lot of people already know. Plus there isn't any real new kind of analysis. And there isn't any humor (ofc I know you're not trying to go for funny). This is in contrast to your polls/quizzes (which often present new info and analyses) and your long community posts (which indeed have a lot of incisive and critical analyses). Most successful long form content on yt typically has one of these three components. And some (take casual geographic for example) have all three! Just my two cents. Edit: In addition to this, of course, there's also the fact that 1) you're breaking into a market that you're not yet known for, and 2) sometimes, the algorithm means sometimes shit just takes time.

[@chance6991]

Will smith

[@Charlesperalo]

@@betterine Let’s see what happens. I do think there’s some new info here and a breakdown of the story.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Imagine throwing your 30 year career for a woman who laughs in your face about cheating on you.

[@chance6991]

Will smith

[@geana._.]

LITERALLY😂😭😭

[@sitchsu]

#CuckLivesMatter

[@joeleek9976]

So unfortunate.

[@Boobalopbop]

Not to defend her. I can’t stand her, but they both confirmed they were broken up and living apart during her relationship with August. Now… Her relationship with August is gross for several other reasons. It seems she was using this sick (physically and mentally) sad, desperate young man for her pleasure because she “needed to feel good”, and pretty much discarded him when she was done is horrible. It’s predatory and had a man done the same he would be banned from polite society.

[@sarahwales6276]

The fact that Chris Rock was the reason Will got to stay and accept his award and not be charged with assault only for Will went on to apologise to everyone BUT Chris.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Shows how much maturity Chris Rock has compared to Will Smith that he acted with class towards his aggressor.

[@Kingcobra6699]

Chris Rock is definitivtly the winner - if that was about winning which it wasn't. But he got to show that he is the more mature person. Far more mature.

[@michaelmcgee335]

Charges should have been applied.

[@michaelmcgee335]

@@MissjunebugfreakThere are people claiming Will Smith is an empath. Yea right.

[@jonny5777]

Exactly he’s the victim but he’s not a victim. Power move

[@trinaq]

I still can't believe that the Fresh Prince jeopardised his entire career over a joke that most people probably would have forgotten within seconds. And then we found out that Will and Jada have been separated since 2016 anyway.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

And then Will gets mad at Chris for joking about his wife, regardless the 2016 divorce says otherwise. Even Jaden can't get a break too.

[@lalruatpuiikhiangte7030]

Actually, the “joke” was so mild and so lame that I didn’t even notice it ….. until will smith reacted the way he did 😂I won’t be surprised if many viewers were exactly like me.

[@sarahwales6276]

Exactly, most people didn't even watch the Oscars to hear the joke at all until it blew up the next day, so foolish.

[@jordonrenaud1178]

What do u consider someone jeopardising an entire career? There’s not really much else for him to accomplish. 2 years ago he had less than 50 million followers on instagram. He now has 65 million, & is still starring in mainstream movies every year. Sure he no longer has the image of the ‘perfect marriage’ But who does & who cares?

[@Kaisona2017]

Will Smith actually seemed to enjoy the joke at first, but then his wife made a face, and that prompted him to slap Chris Rock.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Will Smith chose the wrong woman.

[@capnjackgallows3204]

Thats not a woman thats a fucking mummy

[@MIKE2111ful]

Nah they deserve each other

[@SunshineSuperstar]

You're both right!

[@kevinpoole6122]

Should’ve just gone with the man he 💥'ed in Six Degrees of Separation.

[@rarespecies1001]

Hmm yes but he does love her very much i don't think he can love another woman more

[@karenlaverty9289]

Emotional abuse is worse than physical abuse. It destroys you to the very core and leaves no visible trace

[@Lord_Fried]

Oh trust me it does.

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@mattlvng]

Tell that to those who got physically beat down

[@msdsplayground8360]

What went wrong? He married someone that wants to destroy everything about him.

[@SunshineSuperstar]

I would argue that most women turn relationships sour. You have to be able to leave them, kick them to the curb... if not they turn into hellspawns... Will was not able, this is the result!

[@Annie-ol3jx]

A narcissist 💯 percent!

[@mariapdr3261]

Honestly, Will Smith might be the most visible male abuse victim. And I know there’s no evidence Jada has ever hit him but she’s definitely damaged him psychologically and used him in such an ugly way that’s so sad but also so typical of abusive people. Will needs to get out of that marriage and get help.

[@ryanarment5393]

The problem is that many men don't even realize that it is abuse. They think its normal and ok for women to treat their men like that. Look at how media treats men in those relationships. They are portrayed as stupid or incompetent, with the wife who is often portrayed as being way too good to be married to the man having to ride in to save the day. She does so while tearing into him with snarky, cutting, and mean-spirited remarks while a laugh track is playing. Women in those relationships know every insecurity they know every button to push to destroy their husband's sense of self-worth. They weaponize it, and because men are also taught to treat their wives like princesses, the damage is incalculable. There's also no consequences for them either.

[@leminer4049]

I wish will the best because like you said, I know (99% sure) this man is not well

[@kevinpoole6122]

He. Is . Not. A. Victim. He’s a *WILLING* participant.

[@leminer4049]

You can't choose to be mentally ill

[@FazFab]

@@kevinpoole6122 not funny

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Chris took that slap like a rock. 🪨

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Sadly, Will messed up his life when he met Jada.

[@ChrisMorganComedy]

Not really, he had two children with her that I'm sure he loves them over anything. He messed up by not leaving her a long time ago.

[@gideonbrown4215]

His life got flipped, turned upside down.

[@ChrisMorganComedy]

@@gideonbrown4215 plus his mom got scared

[@michaelhockaday7426]

No. Jada messed up his life. Not Will.

[@zacros8116]

No, will messed up his life, through G*D given free will..it's obvious this woman is a succubus..but will chose to stay.. unfortunately he is now paying for this lack of honesty with his self. Tragic man. @justr.e.a.l

[@abemartinez9623]

The fact he was so confident in smacking the guy. Shows he doesn’t understand that physical violence is wrong. Which is crazy considering his age

[@leonrobinson8180]

No you idiot. Of course he knows physical violence is wrong. He came from a military background for God's sake.

[@danika9448]

It’s possible to know something is wrong and still do it because you’re really, really mad. It’s called “inner conflict.”

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@nannaa125]

But they divorced 11 years prior before that she wasn't even his wife then...​@@RobinTheMetaGod

[@dotursdottir]

What went wrong? He married a narcissist who doesn't love him. She ruined his life and his reputation, but he refuses to leave her.

[@Jcremo]

More of this please, Charles. You do it so well.

[@keithmutamba1395]

I’m mourning the death of a legend. RIP Will Smith

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@keithmutamba1395]

@@RobinTheMetaGod He is in sunken place stop it. Cheaper to keep her is a lie.

[@MissColleen22]

This is so sad Will deserved so much better!☹️ someone that actually valued him and privacy

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

I will never understand how you can throw away your fans, your career and even your Oscar for someone you were separated from and who has treated your marriage like a fling for years on end. Come on Will. She’s just not that into you.

[@aleeram5782]

Domestic abuse

[@nsasupporter7557]

DJ Jazzy Jeff explained it… Will has been protecting every woman in his life ever since he watched his dad abuse his mom… he has to protect! Nothing was more important to him in that moment than to protect his woman

[@tooruoikawa8985]

I’m here for your long form content!

[@BigGyalStrikesAgain]

Ive seen so many of your shorts I didn’t realise you actually made full length videos lol good video

[@TheCMC92]

I’m loving these long form videos Charles!!

[@danika9448]

You’re the only celeb news channel I’m subscribed to. Love your work!

[@brendastengel51]

I will always love Will...most people have had trauma in their lives.

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@ChristianHernandez-yt]

Wow, I should watch more of your long videos. This was honestly great.

[@dohseyes5744]

This is so much better. I don’t have to put you on repeat or pause because your talking is too fast, short and sounds like a blur. I hope you keep it this way. Congrats you did a good job. 👏

[@zoekrishel6677]

I do that all the time! He usually speaks so fast, this was a nice change of pace

[@sarahwales6276]

​@@zoekrishel6677They do it so people listen to their tiktoks more than once.

[@chris_zed7425]

What went wrong? He listen to her every command.

[@nsasupporter7557]

She didn’t command him to do anything, he went up there and did that on his own. That’s how much she has him under control

[@Kristianzp]

Amazing video as always Charles!

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

I must say Charlie I’ve always answered your polls but your videos are genuinely triple A quality. ❤️

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Will Smith still can't get a break even after the Oscar ceremony that made his reputation smacked hard. The Fresh Prince called, he wants his Rewind Time back.

[@ChristianHernandez-yt]

I'm hyped for I Am Legend 2. Will was actually thinking about scraping it but Michael B. Jordan convinced him that it could work so they're both gonna star in it. Also, there's a good chance that Keanu Reeves is gonna play the bad guy. And I'm so glad the possibility of Hancock 2 is finally on the table.

[@leminer4049]

Let's fuckin goooo

[@nsasupporter7557]

I’m not! What is wrong with people?? Why are they so eager to see sequels? We’ve seen how many sequels have sucked, yet we still wanna see more and ruin more classic original movies

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@leminer4049let’s not. We don’t need anymore sequels!

[@seanpierce1727]

Really like this style of video Charles man Keep it Up!

[@richardgonzalez1698]

Will Smith is my favorite actor of all time I have a good amount of his movies on dvd with more to be added to the collection soon and every film of his I’ve seen whether sci-fi or action I really like or I love. I will continue to support him because he still is my hero and while everyone has said so many things about him in the last year it still hasn’t changed my perception of him because he is human and we all make mistakes we all say and do things that in the moment we believe to be just or understandable but later on realize it wasn’t or there was a better alternative. Will is just an abused man like Johnny Depp but while Johnny’s was more physical and alittle psychological, Will’s was full or vastly majority psychological and I know people say why didn’t he leave his kids are adults they’ll be fine but Will maybe didn’t want to take the chance on them or even be another statistic of a broken black household. We men deal with a lot and we don’t tell anyone because it is our burden to bare so we get called names get hit by our wives and we stay because maybe just maybe we can move past this, we get manipulated by the partners we’ve been told to protect and love and treat like royalty our entire lives, at a certain point you can’t tell if this is what love is supposed to be like or if this is what we deserve for whatever wrongdoing we did long ago coming back to take a hit on us. I’m a Will Smith fan and I say that proudly and he has my support so I’ll definitely go see I Am Legend 2 and Bad Boys 4

[@YoutubeFan76147]

I agree. I still am and always will be a Will Smith fan. So he slapped Chris Rock for cracking a joke about Jada....the little piece of stool deserved it

[@joeleek9976]

This cadence works way better for you. Editing clips in is a good move. I dig it.

[@fernandodecarlosmalcher7977]

honestly I don't really care about celebrities relationships, fictional relationships, I'm obsessed, but seriously though, I can't help but wonder what the heck is going on in that house, at least jaden seems to be getting better

[@justinblugh7768]

I just don’t know how to feel about this anymore

[@GOBbluthagain]

Loving these long form videos

[@endigosun]

Will Smith will NEVER “fall”. Thanks for giving him attention in this video.

[@silver_rocket_25]

Dude you need to do more longer videos. Theyre so informative and entertaining

[@justincase9281]

you did a very good job to explain the situation! Thank you!

[@ChristianHernandez-yt]

Will Smith was my childhood. Men In Black, Hancock, and The Wild Wild West. As a teen I love his I Am Legend, The Pursuit of Happyness, and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. I still watch Fresh Prince. For a while I've felt like I'm one his only supporters left. I just want people to leave him alone. Lots of husbands would've done that. Some even worse. And people, don't go saying "you could've handled it better" because you don't know what it's like to be Will Smith.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yeah, I could definitely understand that however that doesn’t excuse what he did. People need to know right from wrong and assaulting someone is wrong and you shouldn’t do it

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

@@nsasupporter7557 Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@RobinTheMetaGod what the hell do you mean?! It’s a no-brainer that what he did was wrong

[@LouisaWatt]

There’s a channel called Cheere Denise where she reads through Jada’s biography to try and see whether Jada has any self-awareness and conscience. As you can imagine, she doesn’t, but the information about her childhood and mother are very informative.

[@FrankJohn]

Great analysis. Thanks for this gem of an upload

[@j-dub8399]

You have really evolved nicely, Mr. Peralo! Love watching your content get better and better.

[@Charlesperalo]

It;;l only get better from here.

[@onuhrita5009]

This breaks my heart when ever I remember, it is freaking Will Smith and now he's just a meme and now he's in Hollywood hell. I dont know how he is going to break out of it but I wish him the very best. I wish he could just have peace of mind

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@carmay3600]

In 2020 Will released his book, Will. In it he revealed a lot of what was talked about at the red table in the following years. In his book and in a GQ interview Will admitted to stepping out on his marriage and that he and Jada had separated several times. He also revealed that him and Jada are allowed to see other people. They just have to talk about it.

[@artemyburakh12]

Still waiting for goddamn receipts, Charles

[@flutistmom]

I like these longer videos Charles. You should do them more often

[@prdimuzi]

Love this long form video!

[@Grandmasblackbook]

Please continue making longer form videos. Keep up the great work!

[@duckyh9712]

Woah I thought you just made polls. Glad to see you in person.

[@michaelpelzek8882]

Holy crap you made a video, and not just a poll? This truly is a christmas miracle!

[@clintoruss153]

The slap was bad but the shouting “ keep my wife’s name out your fcking mouth “ twice , was what really sunk him. He is finished . I have no interest in watching anything he is in anymore, and his wife and kids are,, there are no words . The standing ovation he got was sickening. Just sickening

[@MrTruehoustonian]

Will Smith should've just kept laughing at the joke and tell his "wife" to zip it and that joke was funny AF

[@WillGold9]

I watched. This was really good, interesting and I see potenial. Good luck and I am waiting for more. PS. I would even watch longer videos like 30 minutes listening about something.

[@Charlesperalo]

That can perhaps be done, but did you feel you learned something here?

[@WillGold9]

​@@Charlesperalo Yes, I didn't know that much about Jada . She seems to be terrible person. It's always nice to learn something new. Saw you re gonna cover different topics like Mcdonald and etc.I think it's cool that you don't limit yourself to just celebrities. You wrote a lot of essays on yt and I even though I enjoy reading It would be great to watch videos about what you have written.

[@winlover37]

I agree, I'd watch video essays from you. This was fascinating to watch

[@refilwemokoene2922]

Lol I normally just respond to your polls, never seen your videos and damn... I've been missing out.

[@GarredHATES]

their interview was so brutal to watch

[@Bilal_Aslam_]

I forgot you upload longer videos too

[@phenomenal-fitness]

I have no words for Jade “I Need Attention” Pinkett. I hope she gets what she deserves.

[@rambo4war]

Will not going to the Oscar’s is like your supervisor saying hey, you aren’t invited to the Christmas party at his house. Will has the biggest smile on his face not attending that.

[@pf6638]

This is first time I’ve watched your channel. Very interesting

[@isaacmartinez6904]

The Slap was like the Pandora’s Box for both Will and Jada.

[@BubblegumCrash332]

I'm so used to watching your shorts it feels weird watching a whole video. But still great content

[@Charlesperalo]

Hope you liked it!

[@AzumiRM]

Nicely told! I was constantly starring at the screen

[@viktorgadany7595]

Slap heard around the 🌎

[@WH-lr5gw]

It’s not Jada’s fault he is where he is right now. He is the only one responsible for the decision he made to slap Chris. Then he’s all smiles and partying at the end of the night. I’ve always found him arrogant.

[@Shocked-if5dp]

This man needs 1 million subscribers

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

If I was separated from my wife for a number of years, any comments made about her, she's on her own..let her fight her own battles. Seriously.

[@christya2488]

Without watching. The answer to the question "What went wrong" posed in the title of this video is as follows: Someone married Jada Pinkett. The end.

[@DonLee1980]

His wife has sucked all the life out of him, and destroyed his career. It's not just about the slap. It's that the slap that got everyone digging to realise how messed up the family is and how Will Smith sat there in front of the camera listening to his wife talk about sleeping with another man. Man to man, it's really hard to idolise, or look up to a guy who has no spine. I bet that every moment, his wife feels she "deserves" just as much attention, and uses every opportunity to make more money and grab more headlines... I mean, look at her book is named, "worthy".

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@leam89]

I feel like blaming Jada for everything is an easy cop out. At the end of the day we are all responsible for our own actions

[@orochicrazy]

This right here

[@benjaminkoch6778]

This was a good video, I think if you did more like this momentum would grow…

[@adalecarter]

Chris Rock showed he can take a punch while Will Smith showed he can't take a punchline.

[@rose-rose13]

I still think will smith rocks, he is a great actor. I am legend

[@blueturret5596]

Where’s the proof of the charity donations, Charles? You can’t dodge this question forever.

[@zackr.7628]

Bruhhhhhh

[@chance6991]

Will smith

[@Charlesperalo]

Hey, will have those posted. The total is only about $100, so I might do a second just to post a bigger total.

[@chance6991]

@@Charlesperalo no worries

[@cbdy1358]

I really like these types of videos

[@Musettelover]

Always loved your polls, glad to see your also a pro vid maker, very impressive. Next vid request: why people vote in my polls. Please 😁👍💪

[@Charlesperalo]

That’s already filmed!

[@Bilal_Aslam_]

Your voice sounds so different when you’re not trying to say everything you need to say in a minute

[@nicolewright5342]

This was fabulous!!!! Absolutely LOVED it!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@RobinTheMetaGod]

Grow up, Smith is justified.

[@nicolewright5342]

@@RobinTheMetaGod Get real. He’s a fool for continuing to allow his narcissistic wife to ruin him!

[@Vonnij]

This is an example of what a MARRIAGE is not about!

[@lolaacosta6114]

I like will . I still watch him and will continue to watch his work.

[@chelseaxjaye]

i think that's what happens when you push someone to marry you to be your beard when they don't want to be married

[@user-jp3bu6cx9q]

Jada sounds INSANE

[@brendanroberts1310]

Sounds? Is

[@MrBracey100]

Who you marry can make or break you! We see this now with Jada and Amber heard trying to make their bones off their spouses. Marriages are supposed to complimentary and supportive, not predatory and vindictive.

[@tiarabelle6155]

Love these long form videos!!! I know it takes a while for the algorithm to pick up changes so give it time and keep going :D

[@azv343]

I checked out when he took his religious speech in "I Am Legend" too seriously, he wasn't acting, he was venting

[@danielanderson8322]

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 10 seconds to ruin it. Had Will considered that he might've done things differently

[@abispanner3957]

The importance of marrying the right person and working together to make things work

[@ashleighecheverria9473]

Good job 👏🏻

[@tiheiharawira855]

who remembers the video where Jada threw her camera in Will's face and asked nicely to get permission and she called him foolishness, he gave her his reasons but she still didn't respect him.

[@markjae6716]

In my humble opinion I like this better rather than your reels.

[@jameshowlettii761]

I think Hollywood and the media care more about that slap than the people tbh. They're two grown-ass men responsible for their own actions and they dealt with it yet we're *_still_* talking about it. (That's not a comment on this video btw, Charles and Scotty *_fantastic_* work 👌) Hollywood could easily make the decision to cast him in things and, providing they're things people wanna see, he could still make them money.

[@HughR2007]

Really good job! Video idea: how the KZbin channel SuperMarioLogan became so controversial with parents and KZbin itself

[@andrekerrison3367]

Whatever happened to the Fresh Prince? That brash, confident man that everyone bonded with way back. If Fresh Prince was here today, he'd probably slap present day Will Smith upside his head.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Do you know what’s so funny? Will Smith gave all of his money to Chris Rock after he hit him… he lost $200 million worth of work because Chris Rock pretty much made all of that with his stand up from then on lol

[@theoneandonly8818]

Can’t wait for the will smith biopic

[@MyseptumStinks]

Dope vid

[@burnindownthehouse]

I think if he would have gotten removed from the Academy Awards that night then he would have actually been in a better position careerwise right now. But he stayed. Not only did he stay but he made a very mentally unhinged acceptance speech. He was detached from reality and he somehow played the victim in that speech. He just assaulted a guy a few minutes before that and then he cries and plays victim during his speech. That made him appear to be very selfish and self-centered. He should not have made that speech, nor should he have been allowed to even be up there. That speech was awful, and the people in the audience who clapped and cheered him on are just as awful. I still don't think Will Smith is sorry about anything he did. In fact, I don't even think that he knows what he did was wrong, which is the most disturbing thing of all. He made a couple very weak attempts at an apology since then, but I don't think anyone believes they are sincere. Maybe he's not the good guy he was made out to be for a few decades. Maybe everyone got him wrong all along.

[@WillGold9]

good title, I ll watch

[@erinstanger416]

Will was laughing at the GI Jane joke until Jada gave him a dirty look. That woman is toxic.

[@sinistergrin6733]

was here at 2 views and didnt even have notifs on

[@emmanuelzozobrado5981]

He should not have slapped chris rock. that moment must have hunted will in his dreams

[@MordorProject]

What went wrong?. Well for starter, he turned down jobs in good movies to appear in shitty movies. Then, came the nepotism and him trying to shove his family down our throat. Then his wife becomes crazy and starting to create dramas. And now his career is pretty much over.

[@user-ju4hs9ks6e]

I knew we’d lost him when I saw him being interviewed by Oprah years ago.