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 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.

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

Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show Sunday evening, appearing at the Grammys to open a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Smith opened the segment by introducing Herbie Hancock on piano and later introduced “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo,

Will Smith made a major return to a televised awards show on Sunday evening at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where he opened a special tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, according to Variety. The actor and rapper began his segment by introducing famous musician Herbie Hancock on piano.

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’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,