Performers in movies and theater - Will Smith's Evolved Journey: Caterpillar to Butterfly
Almost two years have passed since the slap incident at the Oscars, and Hollywood actor Will Smith (55) now feels rebirthed, like a butterfly. At the European premiere of the film "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" (out on June 5), he told reporters in Berlin that "the ultimate human ability" is to transform oneself, heal, and be reborn. Illustrating his point, he described the process of a caterpillar decomposing and dying until it becomes a butterfly.
This revelation comes two and a half years after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the Oscars ceremony in 2022. The incident happened when Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's short hair, which was a result of her medical hair loss. Will Smith apologized, and was banned from attending Academy events for ten years.
During the Berlin premiere, Will Smith seemed much more at ease. He admitted that it was more challenging for him to get back in shape for the new movie, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," taking six months instead of the usual three. He partly attributed this to his age and partly joked about his love for donuts.
In this film, the four-time collaboration between Will Smith and German-American actor Martin Lawrence (59) brings the dynamic "Bad Boys" police duo Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett back to the big screen in Miami. The franchise's debut installment, "Bad Boys - Harte Jungs," came out in 1995. It was followed by two more films in 2003 and 2020.
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" showcases the duo stumbling upon a corruption scandal and getting caught up in a conspiracy, which force them to escape.
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- Despite the incident at the 2022 Academy Awards in the USA, Will Smith is scheduled to attend the European premiere of his movie in Berlin, Germany.
- The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, as described by Will Smith, is a powerful metaphor for his own personal journey after the Oscars incident.
- The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is a prestigious annual event held in the USA, where Will Smith faced consequences after slapping presenter Chris Rock in 2022.
- The German-American actor Martin Lawrence, 59, has worked with Will Smith, 55, in the "Bad Boys" film series, which started with "Bad Boys - Harte Jungs" in 1995, and is now back in the fourth installment "Bad Boys: Ride or Die."
- Following his renewed focus and transformation, Will Smith is set to entertain people worldwide with his new movie "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," which will be released in cinemas globally, including in the USA and Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
