Will, Jada Pinkett Smith at 'Emancipation' Premiere, First Red Carpet

Publish date: 2024-07-24

RED CARPET KISSES

Will Smith is all smiles again ... he and Jada Pinkett Smith were back doing movie star stuff for the premiere of the new film days after he called his Oscars slap on Chris Rock a burst of anger years in the making.

Will and Jada got all done up Wednesday night in Westwood where they held the "Emancipation" premiere -- they posed for the photogs on their way into the theater and held onto each other tightly.

There was one moment that seemed like a loving callback to the drama of Oscars night -- Will kissed the top of Jada's head as cameras were flashing.

The event was definitely a family affair -- Jaden, Willow, and Trey were all there to support their pops on his return to the Hollywood spotlight.

11/28/22 THAT'S NOT ME

As we reported, Will broke down what led up to him storming the stage to strike Chris ... telling Trevor Noah on Monday it stemmed from rage going back to his childhood.

He also made a plea to the audience, telling them to be nice to each other ... because you never know what another person's going through, but he noted that didn't justify his behavior.

CHRIS DISS?

FYI -- Will's performance in "Emancipation" might be up for awards. He told Trevor he fears the film might get snubbed due to his behavior. Remember, he's banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years, although he can still be nominated and even win.