"Will Smith's Oscars Slap Influences 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The new film "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" features a scene where Will Smith's character is slapped, evoking memories of Smith's real-life Oscars altercation with Chris Rock. Despite numerous apologies and a 10-year ban from Academy events, Smith remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. The film releases this Friday.