Will Smith made a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival over the weekend, marking his first step towards a comeback since the infamous "Oscars slap" incident a couple of years ago. During Colombian superstar J Balvin’s set, Smith performed his 1997 hit, “Men in Black,” dressed in the iconic black suit, tie, and sunglasses from the movie. The stage was set with a backdrop of alien heads, and dancers in agent and extraterrestrial costumes joined them, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
In a playful moment, J Balvin was pulled off stage by the dancers, leaving Smith to wrap up the performance by wielding a "neuralyzer," a gadget from "Men in Black" used to erase memories. The audience, including Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, enjoyed the show, with Jada sharing clips on her Instagram Stories, calling it an incredible night.
Since the Oscars incident, where Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock live on stage, he has kept a low public profile. Despite this, he's set to return to the big screen in “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” this summer, alongside Vanessa Hudgens and Martin Lawrence. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banned him from the Oscars for 10 years, and his personal life has been under scrutiny after Pinkett Smith revealed their separation since 2016.
Reflecting on his experiences, Smith spoke at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival about the challenges of fame, emphasizing the need to stay true to oneself. He highlighted the importance of not relying on others' approval and staying focused on personal missions, suggesting a deeper understanding of the complexities of being a megastar.
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