It’s actually not the first time that Smith, 53, has been accused of harbouring a nasty temper behind the smiley Mr Nice Guy facade. It’s fair to assume that everybody knows about the beast now. I don’t think people realise the path I’ve taken to get where I am and the beast that lurks when provoked.’ I’m happy all the time and people see me smiling. Will Smith, star of Independence Day and Men In Black, once told the Mail: ‘I don’t think people understand my background. Only belatedly last night did the Oscars bosses condemn Smith’s behaviour, saying they will ‘explore further action and consequences in according with our bylaws, standards of conduct and California law’. The audience’s decision to give him a rousing ovation for his acting gong even as Rock was still rubbing his face speaks volumes for Hollywood’s craven hypocrisy. So they’d been a target before for Oscars presenter Chris Rock when, just minutes before being named Best Actor, Smith also picked up the Most Outrageous Oscars Behaviour in History award by smacking Rock after he joked about his wife’s hair. From their kooky views about parenting to their very unusual take on marital fidelity, Will and Jada Smith have long been Hollywood’s ultimate Odd Couple.įor those brave enough to prick their preposterous bubble, and most do so only gently given they’re such a formidable power pair, they are a comedian’s dream.
