Will Smith is back on the red carpet. The seasoned actor, who’s sought a break from the spotlight following his controversial Oscars appearance, attended the premiere of “Emancipation,” his new film. He was accompanied by his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith and his children Trey, Willow and Jaden.
The premiere was hosted at the Regency hotel in Los Angeles and was a star-studded affair.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Smith was welcomed back with clapping by the photographers, prompting him to joke, “What’s the deal? What’s the deal?” He posed with different members of the cast and spent a good amount of time speaking with different news outlets.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith
Smith was accompanied by his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The two posed for photographs, with Smith kissing her head. Smith wore a burgundy suit while Pinkett-Smith wore a long white gown that showed off her silver heels.
Will Smith and his family
Smith was also accompanied by his kids Trey, Willow and Jaden.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith
Smith has laid low following his appearance at the 2022 Oscars, where he slapped Chris Rock onstage. He’s apologized repeatedly over the course of the year.
Will Smith
In a recent appearance on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”, Smith discussed the evening and called it “horrific.” “There’s many nuances and complexities to it. But at the end of the day, I just -- I lost it, you know?“