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Will Smith has been trending all over the internet. His moment of joy has been overshadowed by a controversial moment involving him at the 94th Academy Awards. Will Smith didn’t take Chris Rock’s joke on his wife lightly, as he stepped onto the stage and slapped him. Shortly after, he won the Oscar for Best Actor, for playing the role of Richard Williams in the movie, King Richard.

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Further, he apologized for his actions during his Oscar acceptance speech. Additionally, he also honored Venus and Serena Williams’ father, Richard Williams. This made the Williams sisters emotional. However, his apology wasn’t the end of the controversy as he has suffered a massive blow recently.

DIVE DEEPER: VIDEO: Massive Brawl Breaks Out After Top-Seeded Tennis Player Slaps His Opponent Exactly Like Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

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Will Smith biopic put in a limbo

The American superstar has received some discouraging news surrounding his biopic. Apple TV+ & Netflix have opted out from the bidding war on Will Smith’s biopic after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Apple and Netflix were among several companies fighting to secure rights of a film about Smith’s life based on his best-selling autobiography.

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His autobiography ‘Will’ showcases the journey of a fearful child who turned into one of the biggest rap stars in the world. It also involves how he ventured into the world of acting. His autobiography is one of the most sought-after books.

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Further, Will Smith played a stellar role in Venus and Serena Williams’ film, King Richard. He left people in awe of his performance. Additionally, he even received praises from the critics for his stupendous performance. It is quite evident from the fact that he claimed the Best Actor award at all major award ceremonies.

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WATCH THIS STORY: Will Smith Shows How King Richard Cast Trained Like Serena and Venus Williams

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On the tennis front, Serena will be eager to step on the tennis court to have one last laugh. She is just a major title away from equaling Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. However, it remains to be seen if she can find her mojo back on her comeback.

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