Kevin Hart On Will Smith

Will Smith also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, rapper, and film producer.

Noted for his groundbreaking work in music, television, and film, Will Smith has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and four Grammy Awards.

For his portrayal of Richard Williams in the biographical sports drama King Richard (2021), Will Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actor, but drew widespread criticism for slapping and shouting expletives at presenter Chris Rock over comments Rock made about wife Jada Pinkett Smith moments prior.

Will Smith has since shared a public apology on Instagram and will not face charges, but could be stripped of his Oscar and banned from future ceremonies.

According to several reports, Will Smith is being privately supported by Kevin Hart and his family amid his slapping scandal after the comedian’s own Oscars controversy back in 2018.

According to a source:

“Will has plenty of support after slap-gate, but Kevin and his family especially have been giving their advice.

“They have been friends and neighbors for years and Kevin really has his back because he knows exactly how he feels at the moment.

“Hosting the Oscars was meant to be a huge moment for him when his alleged homophobic tweets were revealed, he has his own messy history with the Academy.

“They chatted it out before Will made a public apology yesterday and he’s continuing to support him as he weathers the storm and waits to see if he’s going to be stripped of his Oscar.”

The insider added:

“Will is laying low at the moment with Jada and the kids but he’s got plenty of people rallying round him, it’s just disappointing such a huge moment in his career has been tainted like this, but he’ll bounce back.”