He received the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award for his role as Richard Williams in King Richard (2021). He has been nominated for an Emmy Award for producing Cobra Kai (2021) and a Tony Award for producing Fela! (2009). "And in This Corner..." (with DJ Jazzy Jeff) Fela! ^ "2002 Academy Awards".

During the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, actor Will Smith walked onstage and slapped comedian Chris Rock across the face during Rock's presentation for Best Documentary Feature. The slap was in response to an unscripted joke Rock made about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith 's shaved head, which was a result of alopecia .

"Will Smith's status as one of the world's biggest box office stars has never obscured his strengths as one of American cinema's finest actors, a point not lost on Oscar voters who've nominated Smith as Best Actor twice, for 'Ali' and 'The Pursuit of Happyness.'

On April 8, 2022, the Academy announced its decision to ban Smith from future Oscars galas and associated events for 10 years. [123] Several film projects that Smith had been involved in were put on hold as a result of the controversy. [ 124 ]

Mar 28, 2022 · Twenty years after his first nomination, Will Smith finally won his first Oscar – awarded for best actor in a leading role for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars...

Mar 28, 2022 · Will Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2022 ceremony, awarded for the titular role in King Richard, but how many Oscars has he won?

Apr 8, 2022 · The Oscars just delivered more than a slap on the wrist to Will Smith: The academy’s board of governors has banned this year’s Best Actor winner from attending the awards ceremony for the next...

4 days ago · Will Smith introduced a musical tribute to Quincy Jones at the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking his first time at a major awards show since the 2022 Oscars. ... He was later banned from the Oscars for ...

Apr 8, 2022 · Will Smith will not be allowed to attend the Academy Awards for the next 10 years, as a result of his slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during this year’s Oscar ceremony, the Academy of...

Mar 28, 2022 · Will Smith wins his first Oscar for 'King Richard' at 94th Academy Awards. After losing twice before for 'Ali' and 'The Pursuit of Happiness,' the 53-year-old star finally has an Oscar of...