Will Smith once again became the topic of conversation between two comedians. Find out here what they have to say about Smith.

“He crossed a sacred thing&#8230;”: Roast Comedian Jeff Ross Talks About Will Smith Oscar Slap-Gate to Be Responsible for Dave Chappelle and Salman Rushdie’s On-Stage Attacks

Sometimes, when you react impulsively in a situation, it stays with you no
matter how hard you try to change it. Many times, you end up reacting to
something in a way you shouldn’t. It defines you in a certain way. Something
like that happened with Will Smith when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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Since then, everyone is talking about the incident. People are trying to
interpret the incident through their own understanding. Recently, Will Smith and
the slap-gate became a part of the conversation once again. The Roastmaster
General Jeff Ross and Bill Maher talked about the King Richard star and more.


WILL SMITH IS THE CENTER OF CONVERSATION AGAIN

As Netflix continued
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-continues-damage-control-in-negotiations-with-netflix-for-a-tell-all-biopic/]
the project with Will Smith, he has been in the news in a different light.
However, these comedians talked about the actor and shared their feelings about
the whole incident. Bill Maher revealed his opinions about Smith as an actor as
well. He said Smith is a great movie star but not, in so many ways, a good
actor.



However, he also praises Smith’s Oscar-winning movie
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-is-will-smiths-oscar-winning-title-king-richard-arriving-on-netflix/],
King Richard, as well. He thinks it is one of the best movies about race right
now. While talking about the movie, he said, “I’m not saying I excuse the slap
now. But I totally get why he was in such an emotional stage.” However, Jim
reminds Bill about the gap between Smith playing the character and the slap-gate
incident.
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-was-crazy-emotional-politically-incorrects-host-bill-maher-claims-to-understand-why-will-smith-slapped-chris-rock-at-the-oscars/]
While defending his argument, Jeff points out that the emotions that Will felt
while playing the character must have come to the surface. The Oscars is a big
deal, and it makes you feel overwhelmed as well.

ALSO READ: “I made a choice…”: Will Smith Reveals Jada Pinkett Smith “had
nothing to do” With the Infamous Oscar Slap-Gate
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-made-a-choice-will-smith-reveals-jada-pinkett-smith-had-nothing-to-do-with-the-infamous-oscar-slap-gate/]

When Jeff said he gets where Smith comes from emotionally, Bill strongly put his
point forward. “He crossed a sacred thing. When you go onto a stage, the stage
is sacred,” said Bill. While talking about this, the I, Robot actor, Bill
justifies his previous statement. One should never cross the line on stage
because of the irrational and momentary moment.

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Bill says because of this kind of behavior by a famous star, Dave Chappelle
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-is-as-ugly-as-the-rest-of-us-says-dave-chappelle-about-the-infamous-oscar-slapgate/]
also suffered. Not long ago, one of the famous Indian diaspora writers, Salman
Rushdie, also got shot while he was on the stage. Then they talk about traveling
for their next tour with proper and helpful weapons. Since Will crossed the
sacred thing, artists are still afraid of going on stage.

What do you think about it? Share your opinions with us here in the comment box
while exploring Will Smith’s movies
[https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/library/list-of-will-smith-movies-on-netflix/]
on Netflix.

Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer. Writing has been Neha's passion since childhood, and with a degree in Theatre Arts, she enjoys analyzing movies and shows of all genres. Recently, while watching My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Neha was deeply moved by Will Smith's spiritual journey, which led to a lot of self-discovery. She has a deep appreciation for poetry, regardless of the language, and prefers to lose herself in the romantic world of books and movies rather than the chaotic reality.

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Sometimes, when you react impulsively in a situation, it stays with you no matter how hard you try to change it. Many times, you end up reacting to something in a way you shouldn’t. It defines you in a certain way. Something like that happened with Will Smith when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/03/30/1600x900/will_smith_1648627026664_1648627026856.png" alt="" width="1599" height="900" />
Since then, everyone is talking about the incident. People are trying to interpret the incident through their own understanding. Recently, Will Smith and the slap-gate became a part of the conversation once again. The Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and Bill Maher talked about the King Richard star and more.
<h2>Will Smith is the center of conversation again</h2>
As<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-continues-damage-control-in-negotiations-with-netflix-for-a-tell-all-biopic/"> Netflix continued</a> the project with Will Smith, he has been in the news in a different light. However, these comedians talked about the actor and shared their feelings about the whole incident. Bill Maher revealed his opinions about Smith as an actor as well. He said Smith is a great movie star but not, in so many ways, a good actor.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Bill Maher &amp; Jeff Ross Talk about Will Smith" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pSRFI3m9YFI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
However, he also praises Smith&#8217;s <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-is-will-smiths-oscar-winning-title-king-richard-arriving-on-netflix/">Oscar-winning movie</a>, King Richard, as well. He thinks it is one of the best movies about race right now. While talking about the movie, he said, “I’m not saying I excuse the slap now. But I totally get why he was in such an emotional stage.” However, Jim reminds Bill about the gap between Smith playing the character and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-was-crazy-emotional-politically-incorrects-host-bill-maher-claims-to-understand-why-will-smith-slapped-chris-rock-at-the-oscars/">the slap-gate incident.</a> While defending his argument, Jeff points out that the emotions that Will felt while playing the character must have come to the surface. The Oscars is a big deal, and it makes you feel overwhelmed as well.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-made-a-choice-will-smith-reveals-jada-pinkett-smith-had-nothing-to-do-with-the-infamous-oscar-slap-gate/" rel="bookmark">“I made a choice…”: Will Smith Reveals Jada Pinkett Smith “had nothing to do” With the Infamous Oscar Slap-Gate</a>
When Jeff said he gets where Smith comes from emotionally, Bill strongly put his point forward. “He crossed a sacred thing. When you go onto a stage, the stage is sacred,” said Bill. While talking about this, the I, Robot actor, Bill justifies his previous statement. One should never cross the line on stage because of the irrational and momentary moment.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://phantom-marca.unidadeditorial.es/5a1ce0c738e085f25f571f7cedf7ba05/resize/1320/f/jpg/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2021/11/20/16373842593825.jpg" alt="" width="1320" height="743" />
Bill says because of this kind of behavior by a famous star,<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-is-as-ugly-as-the-rest-of-us-says-dave-chappelle-about-the-infamous-oscar-slapgate/"> Dave Chappelle</a> also suffered. Not long ago, one of the famous Indian diaspora writers, Salman Rushdie, also got shot while he was on the stage. Then they talk about traveling for their next tour with proper and helpful weapons. Since Will crossed the sacred thing, artists are still afraid of going on stage.
What do you think about it? Share your opinions with us here in the comment box while exploring Will Smith&#8217;s <a href="https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/library/list-of-will-smith-movies-on-netflix/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">movies</a> on Netflix.

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