Will Smith Post Slap Comeback: Will Smith became the most talked-about name in the headlines of nearly all publications after his hard-core Slap on the Oscar stage. In addition, he became a familiar figure on the news networks for a number of days in a row. Due to the quick reaction on such a large platform, things got worse for the career of this outstanding musician. The audience had a variety of feelings about the presentation. Some people defended his conduct, but the majority felt it was inappropriate for him to behave in such a rude manner at an event like the Academy Awards.