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News18
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'OG Bad Boy' Will Smith Acknowledges Hardik Pandya's Post On Social Media
Last Updated: Hollywood superstar Smith delighted Indian all-rounder Pandya with a comment on a post on Instagram by the 31-year-old. Hollywood superstar Will Smith delighted Hardik Pandya with a comment on a post on Instagram by the Indian all-rounder. Pandya is as known for his flamboyant style as he is for his menacing skills with the willow and leather and has amassed a fanbase spanning continents and Smith's reaction to the cricketer's post is a testament to the same. Smith, one of Hollywood's most successful actors with multiple blockbusters credited to his name, including 'Pursuit of Happyness', 'Bad Boys' and 'Men In Black' reacted to the cricketer's close-up mirror shot of himself as the all-rounder posed in a look accetuated by accessories. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Perth Now
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Will Smith discovers Welsh roots
Will Smith is considering changing his name after discovering his secret link to Wales. The 56-year-old rapper/actor made the discovering during an interview on BBC Radio Wales in which the host Lucy Owen explained Smith's hometown of Wynnefield, Pennsylvania is named after Welsh doctor Thomas Wynne. The revelation prompted the Independence Day star to exclaim: "So I'm Welsh! I'm Welsh, basically. That's what we're saying." Lucy added: "Yes, Will! This is what I'm trying to say. You are Welsh, and we are claiming you." The movie star then joked he should change his name, saying: "That might be my new name: Welsh Smith. I'm gonna be Welsh Smith." The radio presenter went on to point out that Will's mother lives in a town that also has a connection to the country - revealing the area of Bryn Mawr is named after the Welsh words for "big hill." She explained: "It's a Welsh place name. It means Big Hill. So 'Mawr' is 'big,' and 'Bryn' means 'hill.' You live in Big Hill". Will was thrilled with the news, declaring "Big Hill! Big Will lives in Big Hill. This is crazy! Big hill. Big Will. Big still." The Men In Black star will be heading to Wales in the next few weeks as part of his UK tour. He will perform at Cardiff Castle on August 25. During the interview Lucy pointed out that veteran crooner Sir Tom Jones is playing the same venue just days before Will and she told the superstar: 'He's effectively your warm-up act". Will - who previously worked with Tom when he made an appearance on his TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - said: "Wow. He's going to be there. There's a part in my show where we celebrate his connection to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ... "[Working with Tom on the show] was magnificent. Yeah. You know when somebody with that kind of iconic status walks into the room, he walked onto the set and you get that [gasp]. "You know that thing when the audience recognises what's happening. It was one of the classic moments on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Will's UK tour kicks off in Scarborough on August 24 and concludes in Wolverhampton on August 30.
Wales Online
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Will Smith feels ‘brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him
Will Smith feels 'brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take "a big, strong, honest look at myself". Will Smith has announced a new album as well as UK and European tour (Image: Getty Images ) Actor Will Smith has described the work he has done on himself since slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars as "brutal but beautiful", or "brutiful". The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take "a big, strong, honest look at myself". Appearing on 1Xtra, Smith told host Remi Burgz: "After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work... "All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute. "Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. "So, I feel like I'm brand new. Article continues below "I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years." Smith, who has starred in blockbusters such as the Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and hit Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his leading role in King Richard the same night. Asked what it was like to make such a mistake in front of the world, Smith said: "For the first time in my career, having to deal with a level of disapproval that I'd never had to experience. "It's brutiful – it's brutal but beautiful. "The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, brutiful." Article continues below The Academy Awards called Smith's behaviour "unacceptable and harmful", and banned him from the ceremony for a period of 10 years. Smith released his first record in two decades earlier this year. The album, Based On A True Story, also references the Oscars incident.
Leader Live
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Will Smith feels ‘brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him
The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take 'a big, strong, honest look at myself'. Appearing on 1Xtra, Smith told host Remi Burgz: 'After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work… 'All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute. 'Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. 'So, I feel like I'm brand new. 'I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years.' Smith, who has starred in blockbusters such as the Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and hit Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his leading role in King Richard the same night. Asked what it was like to make such a mistake in front of the world, Smith said: 'For the first time in my career, having to deal with a level of disapproval that I'd never had to experience. 'It's brutiful – it's brutal but beautiful. 'The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, brutiful.' The Academy Awards called Smith's behaviour 'unacceptable and harmful', and banned him from the ceremony for a period of 10 years. Smith released his first record in two decades earlier this year. The album, Based On A True Story, also references the Oscars incident.
Rhyl Journal
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Will Smith feels ‘brand new' after putting Oscars slap controversy behind him
The film star and musician said the moment, televised around the world at the 2022 awards, made him take 'a big, strong, honest look at myself'. Appearing on 1Xtra, Smith told host Remi Burgz: 'After the Oscars I, like, shut it down for a minute and really went into the internal work… 'All of a sudden, it was like there was a manhole cover over some unexplored areas, and like the manhole cover came off, and it was scary for a minute. 'Then all of a sudden all of these new thoughts, new energies and new creativity came through. 'So, I feel like I'm brand new. 'I feel like the greatest creative period of my life will be in the next, you know, five to 10 years.' Smith, who has starred in blockbusters such as the Men In Black and Bad Boys franchises, stormed the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and hit Rock after he made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss. Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his leading role in King Richard the same night. Asked what it was like to make such a mistake in front of the world, Smith said: 'For the first time in my career, having to deal with a level of disapproval that I'd never had to experience. 'It's brutiful – it's brutal but beautiful. 'The addiction to the approval of others that I had to dissolve, brutiful.' The Academy Awards called Smith's behaviour 'unacceptable and harmful', and banned him from the ceremony for a period of 10 years. Smith released his first record in two decades earlier this year. The album, Based On A True Story, also references the Oscars incident.
