Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show Sunday evening, appearing at the Grammys to open a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Smith opened the segment by introducing Herbie Hancock on piano and later introduced “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo,

Three years after slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars, Will Smith returned to an awards show to participate in a tribute to Quincy Jones during Sunday's Grammys. Smith, who won Best Actor at the 2022 Oscars after slapping Rock across the face during the live broadcast,

Three years after the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the Bad Boys actor made his grand return to a major awards show stage at the 2025 Grammys.

The Grammy Awards organizers have been criticized for enabling Will Smith to make his awards show return in a tribute to his mentor Quincy Jones.

Will Smith made his first major awards show appearance following the infamous Oscars slap at the 2025 Grammys, and suffice it to say the response was mixed.

Will Smith has arrived at the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking his first major award show appearance since the infamous Chris Rock Oscars slap. Almost three years after the chaotic incident went down in March 2022,

Smith's appearance was his first since the 2022 Oscars, where Chris Rock made jokes about Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head—caused by her alopecia condition. Will infamously yelled “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth,” before hopping on stage and slapping Rock.

Will Smith faced a catastrophic downturn after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, leading to a $1 billion loss, ruined career prospects, and a fragile marriage with Jada Pinkett Smith. His big-budget film 'Emancipation' failed,

Will Smith stepped out at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The 56-year-old was on the red carpet posing for photos at music’s biggest night, rocking a black suit with silver embellishments. This marks Will’s first appearance at a major award show after his infamous 2022 Oscars slap.