Will Smith aims for personal improvement after Oscars ban

Will Smith spoke about his future and personal growth following a 10-year ban from the Oscars. The ban resulted from his famous slap of comedian Chris Rock during the 2022 Academy Awards. Smith won the Best Actor award that night for his role in "King Richard," but the incident overshadowed his achievement. In a recent interview, Smith expressed his desire to improve himself. He said, "I am looking to be the best human I can possibly be." Smith has apologized to Rock multiple times for his actions. He resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after the incident, admitting it was wrong and not reflective of the person he wants to be. Chris Rock has not yet spoken with Smith but suggested there is hope for forgiveness. He mentioned that it's important for people to forgive, including themselves. On the music front, Smith is set to release his first album in 20 years, titled "Based On a True Story," on March 28. He has also announced a summer tour in Europe and the U.K. Smith reflected on his renewed passion for music, saying it has been a journey of understanding art and pain.