What Will Smith says about "Emancipation" and the Oscars snub?

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Will Smith talks about "Emancipation" and the Oscars snub in his first late-night television interview.

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Chris Rock, a comedian, was smacked by Smith at the March 2019 Academy Awards.

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Will Smith makes his first TV appearance following the Oscars on-stage assault.

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The Academy Award winner discussed his return to the spotlight on "The Daily Show" while promoting his new movie, "Emancipation."

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On Monday, Will Smith made his first appearance on late-night television since he notoriously smacked Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March.

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Smith stated he was in a stupor when he returned to his seat following the on-stage brawl, which overshadowed his maiden Oscar victory, in a statement to "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" about it.

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He claimed that a candid discussion with his 9-year-old nephew led to a flash of insight.

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The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" actor claimed he lost control that evening as the result of "a wrath that had been stored up for a really long time" eventually erupting, but he added that he recognises the harm his actions did.

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Smith left the Academy after receiving a lot of criticism, and the organisation later barred him from all functions for the following ten years. He has repeatedly expressed his regret to Rock, the Academy, his family, and his fans.

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