Will Smith impersonator says popularity — and pay — doubled after Oscars slap

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial continues in Virginia, Elon Musk has been named as a witness for the actress.The couple dated in 2017 after her split from the Pirates of the Caribbean actor and just a couple of months after she accused him of domestic abuse. MORE: Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's 'intensely passionate' 15-month marriageHere's everything the billionaire has said about his ex and their relationship.WATCH: Johnny Depp 'the closest I've ever been' to a breakdown The pair were pictured at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia shortly before Amber made their romance official on Instagram, however, they'd known each other for years. They met on the set of the 2013 movie, Machete Kills, where they swiftly became friends. The Tesla businessman was married to actress Talulah Riley but they divorced in 2016 too. STORY: Who is the father of Amber Heard's baby?RELATED: Why Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose shunned Amber Heard weddingAmber and Elon's romantic relationship was seemingly short-lived as they broke up just months after they became involved.A post shared by Amber Heard (@amberheard)Amber and Elon had a short-lived romanceThey issued a joint statement which read: "Having read recent articles about our relationship, we would like to speak for ourselves. The distance has been really tough on our relationship, because we haven't been able to see each other much."They continued: "All relationships have their ups and downs, of course.

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Oscars broadcast.Speaking on The View on Thursday (April 28), the Under The Banner Of Heaven actor said: “I feel so bad, because Kevin Costner is introducing the director nominees in the most beautiful and elegant way, and I’m like, ‘There’s no way I’m going to be on camera during this.”He added that the viral image was captured as those in attendance were settling back in after Will Smith had slapped Chris Rock on stage because of a joke the comedian made about his wife and fellow actor, Jada Pinkett Smith.“Everyone is texting me, asking me what the vibe in the room is, and at that moment my friends took priority over Kevin,” Garfield explained. “I feel really bad about that.”Asked for his opinion on the slap itself, Garfield declined to comment, explaining that he was disinterested in adding his voice to the topic when so many others have already spoken on it.Andrew Garfield tells #TheView that headlines saying he's taking a break from acting were taken out of context: "People make a story out of nothing.""I've been loving the work I've been doing but also, you know, I need to take a month or so … I'm not retiring!" pic.twitter.com/nSUUdjJhjV— The View (@TheView) April 30, 2022The actor also addressed recent reports that he’s taking a break from acting to “just be a bit ordinary” following his second Oscar nomination for Tick, Tick… Boom! earlier this year.“I don’t know where that came from – I’m just having a holiday,” he clarified.

Poking fun? During the first White House Correspondents’ Dinner in nearly three years amid the coronavirus pandemic, host Trevor Noah noted how comedy has changed in light of Will Smith and Chris Rock’s Oscars drama.

Jada Pinkett Smith has had her fair share of controversy over the last few weeks, but on Saturday the star took to her social media with an inspirational message for her followers - and she looked more at peace than ever.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith pays sweet tribute to family in proud new postPosting a stunning, sun-soaked selfie on her Instagram feed, the actress simply glowed in the up-close shot.WATCH: Jada Pinkett Smith plans to discuss family's 'healing' after Will Smith's Oscars incidentCaptioning the image she wrote: "Smile within your heart and be reminded that life is a gift and so are you."MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith makes stunning red carpet return post-OscarsMORE: Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the OscarsIn the photo Jada dons a glamorous forest green velveteen jacket which she pairs with statement gold jewellery including elegant hoops and a soft chain.

It has been a month since the 2022 Academy Awards but the celebs are still weighing in on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.

In the photo, Garfield can be seen texting under his table, as those around him watch what’s happening on stage. The image quickly went viral, as fans joked that Garfield was likely texting or tweeting about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock just a few minutes prior.

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars.Last month, Smith struck Rock on-stage following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Following numerous apologies over the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and described his actions as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable”.He was later banned from all Academy events for 10 years.

Together. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are working it out through couple’s therapy. After the infamous Oscars slap incident, the couple is committed to looking for a solution for their marriage.

Trying to move forward. After Will Smith made headlines for slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the actor and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, are taking the necessary steps to put the scandal behind them.

Chris Rock has returned to social media, 45 days after his last post. The comedian's last photo was shared four days before attending the Oscars, where he was slapped live by fellow actor Will Smith, who took offence to his joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia.MORE: Oscars host Amy Schumer reveals why Chris Rock didn’t leave stage after Will Smith slap Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Chris simply shared a promo picture of his latest tour, Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour, and announced his following shows in Paris, which will take place in mid-May.WATCH: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars"Three nights in Paris.

Ireland Baldwin has again defended her father Alec against the response to the shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The daughter of actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger was discussing mental health with Willow Smith, daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith,when she was asked about the impact of the media attention on her father. “It’s so heartbreaking,” Ireland said in a new interview broadcast today (27 April) as part of Red Table Talk.

Jada Pinkett Smith shared that she just recently realized she suffers from anxiety, though it pre-dates the slap drama stemming from the 2022 Oscars.The actress, 50, said she used to bite her fingernails and chew her cuticles, but didn’t connect her bad habits to anxiety until raising her daughter. “I never identified it as anxiety,” her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, 68, noted during the most recent episode of “Red Table Talk,” which was presumably taped before Will Smith smacked Chris Rock during the ceremony.Pinkett Smith explained that dealing with and learning about her daughter’s anxiety helped her realize she also has anxiety.

Jack Whitehall has claimed that comedians hosting awards shows will be “checking themselves when they write jokes” after the 2022 Oscars. During the awards show earlier this year, Will Smith slapped and swore at Chris Rock on stage after the presenter made a joke at the expense of his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Will Smith has ventured out to India for “spiritual purposes” one month on from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. The 53 year old flew to the other side of the globe seeking spiritual help after receiving a 10-year ban from attending the awards ceremony following the incident which occurred onstage mid-show. Since the Oscars slap, Will — who called his actions at the event “shocking, painful and inexcusable” — had kept completely out of the spotlight before his trip as fears were raised that his career was in jeopardy.The Men in Black star is now understood, according to reports, to be taking a month out to “practice yoga and meditation” as he focuses on healing himself and reflecting on his behaviour.

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Offering some insight. While reflecting on her career as a stand-up comedian, Nikki Glaser discussed her personal feelings on Will Smith publicly slapping Chris Rock because of a joke.

Although Will Smith seems to be embarking a new spiritual journey after slapping Chris Rock across the face during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, he allegedly hasn't "personally apologized" to the comedian. "Will’s ‘spiritual journey’ to India for yoga and meditation seems cynical and ridiculous, given that he hasn’t apologized personally to the one person he assaulted in front of millions," a Hollywood insider told Page Six. "No amount of Namastes will make up for that," the source added.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after he made an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair, the Red Table Talk host is finally bringing her family back to the table.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith pays sweet tribute to family in proud new postRed Table Talk is known for lending space to intense and deep conversations about trauma, feelings, and contentious topics. Its latest season, which premiered just this week, has already proven to be as emotional as it is dramatic, and as she brings on her daughter, Willow Smith, onto the show, fans can't help but wonder how long they'll have to wait to hear the famous family discuss the intense awards show moment.WATCH: Jada plans to discuss family's healing plan post-OscarsMORE: Jada Pinkett Smith makes stunning red carpet return post-OscarsThe second episode sees Ireland Basinger Baldwin, daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, discuss with Willow how they struggle with anxiety and open up about their upbringing in the shadow of two famous parents, particularly dads with recent highly discussed incidents.The model's relationship with her father has been up and down. Alec and Kim divorced in 2000, and in 2007, a leaked phone call went viral of the actor angrily calling his then 11-year-old daughter a "thoughtless little pig."The trailer for the episode features her admitting that: "I don't think I ever would've been scouted as a model if it weren't for who my parents are," and reveals how she'll discuss her relationship with her parents and the effects of their divorce.A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith)A glimpse of the emotional episodeSince the Oscars, the Smith family has for the most part retreated from Hollywood and social media.

Video: Johnny Depp rejects claim he tried to control Amber Heard's career (Cover Video)Sealed with a kiss: Pili Ani launches new lip butter lineBen Affleck denies matching with Emma Hernan on Raya dating appChris Rock's mother reacts to Will Smith's Oscars slapJohnny Depp won't make another Pirates of the Caribbean filmJared Padalecki 'lucky to be alive' following serious car accidentSean Penn and Leila George's divorce finalisedKeke Palmer calls out fan for filming her against willJessica Simpson has 'no working credit card' after pouring money into her businessElon Musk set to collect $23B Tesla bonusPusha T's new album features Kanye West venting about family issuesNEWS OF THE WEEK: Joe Alwyn addresses Taylor Swift engagement rumoursNEWS OF THE WEEK: Rachel Zegler found questions about Ansel Elgort allegations to be a 'real gut punch'NEWS OF THE WEEK: Johnny Depp takes to witness stand during defamation trialNEWS OF THE WEEK: Prince Harry wanted to make sure Queen Elizabeth II was 'protected' during recent visitNEWS OF THE WEEK: Diane Kruger 'almost hit a few' photographers for taking pictures of daughterNEWS OF THE WEEK: Ezra Miller arrested on suspicion of assaultDepp went on to claim that he decided he "couldn't take it anymore" at that point, and begged her to cut him with a knife. "I don't know what she was after, so I had a knife in my pocket and I just took the knife out and said, 'Here - cut me, that's what you want to do.

Oscara 2022 ceremony last month when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage.The 54-year-old actor explained why he wanted to be involved in the smackdown mess in a recent interview on Dax Shepard’s podcast “Armchair Expert.”“I was at the Oscars and I couldn’t stop pacing — because part of me wanted to be in the center of it,” Brolin said.“I wanna know who the f–k [is] at fault,” the “Avengers: Endgame” star continued. Alas, Brolin had to make due with getting groped — alongside his “Dune” co-star Jason Momoa — by Oscars host Regina Hall, 51, in a bit some critics later slammed as “sexist.”Meanwhile, podcast host Shepard, 47, went on to share a tale of a time when he saw an actor going on a wild rant on set, a situation which resonated with his guest.Brolin replied, “I’ve always thought that like especially coming from trauma – parental trauma, childhood trauma, whatever that is – kids will do one of two things, and it’s the same energy.”“They’ll either emulate it to try and understand why it was the way it was, or they’ll do the opposite, right, and they’ll live this kind of holy existence, that’s also totally unhealthy because it’s exactly the same energy,” the “Milk” actor said.Brolin also recently opened up about why he wasn’t cast as Batman in director Zack Snyder’s iteration of the DC hero.

Will Smith has reportedly travelled to India for "spiritual purposes". The 53-year-old actor arrived in Mumbai, over the weekend, and he's said to be on a spiritual journey after he smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars. Will - who won the Best Actor gong for his performance in 'King Richard' - is also planning to practice yoga and meditation, a source told People.

Will Smith is working on his spirituality. Smith was spotted arriving in Mumbai, India, over the weekend.The trip marks the first time the actor has been publicly spotted since slapping comedian Chris Rock in the face on stage during the 2022 Oscars ceremony. Smith traveled to India for spiritual purposes, specifically to practice yoga and meditation, sources told People magazine.

Chris Rock is focusing on his work amid all the conversation around the incident between him and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.Chris was presenting at the 94th annual awards show last month, when Will Smith got up out of his seat, walked up to Chris onstage and slapped him in the face. Will physically confronted the comedian after Chris made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, after pointing to her from the stage and saying, «Jada, I love ya. , can't wait to see it.»A source tells ET that Chris is in a «groove» when it comes to his work and is building up material for an upcoming Netflix special and hasn't addressed the slap personally — although members of his family have, including his mother, Rosalie, and his brother and fellow comedian, Tony.«Chris is really in a groove right now and is building up material for a Netflix special. He's continued to remain focused on his show and not address the slap personally, but he's very close with his mother and respects what she has to say,» the source shared. «The truth is the assault really did impact a lot of people, not just Chris.

Family relations. Chris Rock’s mom just revealed how she truly felt when her son was slapped at the Oscars by Will Smith. The Rock matriarch, Rosalie, who goes by Rose Rock, told her local news station about what she did when she saw the moment live on TV.