Will Smith made his first awards show appearance since the infamous Oscars incident, drawing a mix of applause and criticism. See how fans and critics reacted.

Will Smith's awards show return at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards has been met with a mixed reaction from viewers. Smith, 56, made a surprise appearance during the Grammys on Sunday, February 2, as part of the Recording Academy's tribute to the late music producer Quincy Jones,

Will Smith returned to awards shows for the first time since slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, introducing a tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammys.

Will Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder and more paid a touching tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards.

Three years after the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the actor made his grand return to a major awards show stage at the 2025 Grammys.

Will Smith has arrived at the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking his first major award show appearance since the infamous Chris Rock Oscars slap. Almost three years after the chaotic incident went down in March 2022,

Will Smith’s awards show return at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards has been met with a mixed reaction from viewers. Smith, 56, made a surprise appearance during the Grammys on Sunday, February 2, as part of the Recording Academy’s tribute to the late music producer Quincy Jones,

Will Smith made his first major awards show appearance following the infamous Oscars slap at the 2025 Grammys, and suffice it to say the response was mixed.