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,

The reason why Will's inclusion in the show is so surprising: In case you forgot, Will hasn't attended a major award show in nearly three years—that last show being the 2022 Oscars, where he infamously slapped Chris Rock for making an insensitive joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Need a refresh? We gotchu.

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 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.

Posted: February 2, 2025 \. Will Smith is back at the 2025 Grammys! Three years after the Oscars drama? Are you

Will Smith is set to take the stage at the 67th Grammy Awards. It marks his first major awards ceremony appearance since the 2022 Oscars.

Will Smith is set to appear at a major awards show for the first time since he slapped Chris Rock on the Oscars stage in 2022, according to TMZ. The site reports that Smith will present at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.