Will Smith is in a very difficult situation. “interesting”These past months have seen a significant change in my position. After Chris Rock was punched by SmithThe actor chose to relax and work on himself at the Oscars in March. Smith broke his silence over the slapRock, however, formally apologized for his actions in July. Apart from the apology video, Rock had been quiet on social media until he took to one his socials to post a new message. And it’s actually pretty funny in a self-deprecating sort of way.
The King RichardStar has always been funny, and this trait shines through in his latest album Instagram post. He made fun of his desire to get back in his pre-slap social networking activity by sharing a video that many Internet users might recognize. It’s available for you to see below.
It’s honestly hard not to at least chuckle at the clip the Bad BoysThis is a great way to sum up his current situation. He considers this a major step in his attempt to return to the public eye. As of this writing, the post has well over 1.2 million likes and features a slew of comments from fans and celebrities alike, many of which seem to appreciate the star’s humorous jab at himself. Whether this post reinvigorates his social media presence remains to be seen but, as of right, it seems that many are happy to see him online again with a post that’s not too emotionally heavy.
As of late, there’s been further evidence to suggest that Will Smith is leaving his self-imposed exile. He and wife Jada Pinkett Smith were recently photographed enjoying an afternoon date to Nobu Malibu – their first public outing since March. Will displayed a peace sign to one fan, and the two appeared to be in good spirits. His recent Instagram post and this excursion would suggest that Will is now taking it easy months after the incident at the televised awards shows.
After Chris Rock had made a joke regarding his spouse, the Academy Award winner slapped Chris Rock. Rock declined to press chargesFollowing the incident. The public was then reprimanded. Will Smith has resigned as an Academy memberThe punishment for the slap was imposed on him by the police, who then banned him for a decade. Smith also suffered setbacks, delays, and setbacksWith upcoming projects amid the controversy.
Chris Rock worked several gigs after the slap, including one at Madison Square Garden with Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle. As for Will Smith and Rock: Where do you stand?According to reports, he has no plans of reaching out to him. And though he’s yet to formally open up about the slap, Rock seemingly responded to Smith’s apologyHis stand-up routine.
Fans probably shouldn’t hold their collective breath when it comes to a heart-to-heart between Chris Rock and Will Smith, if the reports are indeed true. But until such a thing actually happens, there’s a firm chance that Smith could entertain them with more self-deprecating social media commentary.