Will Smith saysEmancipationcostar Ben Foster didn't acknowledge him until the final day of filming

Smith credited Foster for “clicking me into the next gear of depth and focus.” In my mind I was giving my best Will Smith. And Ben just walked past me and didn’t say nothing." Ben Foster and Will Smith.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic “I thought, ‘Oh he must not have seen me,'” Smith said. “And then for six months he didn’t speak to me. He didn’t make eye contact with me. He didn’t say a word....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Stephanie Davis

Will Smith tearfully recalls 'rage' and regret over Oscars slap: 'That's not who I want to be'

“That was a horrific night, as you’re free to imagine. There are many nuances and complexities to it. Smith toldTrevor Noahon Monday night’s episode ofThe Daily Show. Will Smith addresses Oscars slap on ‘The Daily Show’.Comedy Central “I was going through something that night. Not that that justifies my behavior at all. You’re asking, what did I learn? It’s that we’ve just gotta be nice to each other, man. I understood the idea of when they say hurt people hurt people....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Tiffany Ware

Will Smith tears up in SAG Awards tribute to Williams family: 'You entrusted me' with your story

“Richard Williams is a dreamer like no one you’ve ever known. “You did Ms. Oracene wonderful justice.” “Working with children, or young people, this business can be so brutal,” he said. Will Smith.Rich Fury/Getty Images “Many times, I’ve seen young people’s spirit broken by the brutality of this business. I took it as a personal endeavor to ensure the girls [ofKing Richardwere safe] … That’s real because we be messing stuff up sometimes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Cynthia Martin

Will Smith's first major film post-Oscars slap,Emancipation, earns praise at special screening

“This is a film about freedom. This is a film about resilience. This is a film about faith,” said Smith. Will Smith wins Best Actor for ‘King Richard’ at the 2022 Oscars.Neilson Barnard/Getty Ever sinceWill Smithwon an Oscar and slappedChris Rock his career has been in free-fall. Now the erstwhile Fresh Prince is out to prove there’s still some sheen to his crown. And with the Oscars just around the corner....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Maria Williams

Will Smith's new filmEmancipationgets December release from Apple TV+ ahead of awards season

Watch the trailer for director Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming historical thriller. As a result, theAcademy banned Smith from Oscars ceremoniesfor 10 years. “I never wanted to show us like that. Will Smith in ‘Emancipation’.Apple TV+ And then this picture came along. And this is not a film about slavery. This is a film about freedom. This is a film about resilience. This is a film about faith.” Watch the trailer forEmancipationabove.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Eric White

Will Swenson is a believer in first look at new Neil Diamond musical,A Beautiful Noise

Plus, see Neil Diamond visit the cast at rehearsal! Swenson, a Tony nominee forHair,stars as Diamond across 60 years of his songwriting. “Working on the show has been surreal,” Swenson tells EW. Matthew Murphy feedback about the show. Honestly, doing the show for our audiences almost feels like I’m cheating! The audience energy and response has been insanity. Jenny Anderson The role is shared by Swenson and Mark Jacoby as the older Diamond....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Tammie Fisher

Will the Sharma sisters return inBridgertonseason 3?

Stars Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran weigh in. Warning: This article contains spoilers forBridgertonseason 2. “I’m not allowed to talk about things past this season. Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran on ‘Bridgerton’.Liam Daniel/Netflix But I would love to see them a part of this show in the future.” No drama, no scandals well, season 2 scandals anyway. I’m super excited to see them super loved up and happy in that sense....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Michael Mitchell

Will Trentstar Ramón Rodríguez says bringing Betty home is Will starting to build his own family

WARNING: This post contains spoilers fromWill Trentseason 1, episode 2. Will Trent (Ramon Rodriguez) has closed his case. In the end, he wades through the case and his personal complications to find Emma alive. ABC/Kim Simms Outside of the case, there were developments in his professional and personal life. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What drew you to the role of Will Trent? He’s been through a lot in the foster care system down here in Georgia....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Jenna Reid

Willem Dafoe insisted Emma Stone slap him 20 times while filming their new movie

The pair star in Yorgos Lanthimos' upcoming films And and Poor Things. Never doubtWillem Dafoe’s commitment to the craft even if it means him accepting multiple slaps fromEmma Stone. The actor will appear in two new movies fromThe FavouritedirectorYorgos LanthimosalongsideThe FavouriteveteranEmma Stone. Willem Dafoe; Emma Stone.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images But aNew York Timesinterview with Dafoe has revealed an enticing tidbit about one of its scenes. In it, Stone’s character smacks Dafoe’s....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Spencer Ford

Willem Dafoe still wants to play a version of the Joker: 'Talk to Warner Bros.'

The Spider-Man franchise star would love to be a “Joker imposter” opposite Joaquin Phoenix’s supervillain. But the actor has revealed that he’s still keen to embodyanothersupervillain: the Joker. Or at least a version of him. Willem Dafoe.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images However, he added, “You know, talk to Warner Bros… I just mentioned it in an interview and then it kind of went out on the internet. But I thought it would be cool for me to play an imposter like slipstreaming his thing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Kyle Roy

Willem Dafoe takes us insideInside: The making of 2023's craziest heist movie

A few years back,Willem Dafoestarred alongsideRobert PattinsoninThe Lighthouse, a two-hander film from director Robert Eggers. “The next one I do there won’t beanyactors!” says Dafoe, with a laugh, over Zoom. Willem Dafoe in ‘Inside’.Wolfgang Ennenbach/Focus Features There’s very little in the house. He’s trapped there. He doesn’t know what to do. Willem Dafoe in ‘Inside’.Wolfgang Ennenbach/Focus Features He’s got to find food; he’s got to find water. There’s not much there....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Javier Washington

William Friend, husband ofOne Tree Hillstar Bevin Prince, dies at 33 after being struck by lightning

Friend was killed near their home in North Carolina over July 4 weekend. The National Lightning Safety Council revealed Friend’s death amongthe nonprofit’s statistics of lightning-related fatalities in 2022. EMS then reportedly moved Friend to an ambulance and attempted to resuscitate him for 20 minutes. William Friend, husband of ‘One Tree Hill’ actress Bevin Prince, has died after being struck by lightning.Bevin Prince/Instagram He was later pronounced dead. “Will’s knowledge, guidance, and support is the foundation that Recess is built on....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Vincent Taylor

William H. Macy to reunite withShamelessdaughter Emma Kenney onThe Conners

Another Gallagher is heading to Lanford. William H. Macyis headed to Lanford. TheEmmy-nominated actor has been tapped as a guest star for the current fifth season ofThe Conners. Emma Kenney and William H. Macy.JB Lacroix/ WireImage “It was a very memorable appearance when this person was there, and this person is coming back. I think people are going to be very surprised and go, ‘Oh s—!'” Caplan added, “It’s one that the true fans are really going to appreciate....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Kelly Mcmillan