Throughout the years, Will Smith’s private life has been under a lot of scrutiny- especially his relationship with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and their 20-plus years of marriage, which has outlived numerous Hollywood couples. Last year, fans witnessed the actor grapple with widespread discourse regarding his personal life, as Pinkett Smith dropped one bombshell after another. As Smith gets ready for the forthcoming Bad Boys sequel, he sat down to share his perspective on the overwhelming public attention surrounding his private life. 

This interview put forth a unique angle on Will Smith's response to controversies and how they do not seem to affect him much.

Will Smith sat for an interview in an episode of 360 With Speedy for Complex. From the hazards of fame to the intricacies of human connections and the pursuit of purpose, he covered it all. When questioned about the relentless focus on his private affairs, Smith confessed that he did “intend for them to be that way”. Smith wants to lay bare all facets of himself to the world to offer a learning experience from his missteps and inspire others with his successes. 

Smith also made a strong statement saying, “an unexamined life is almost worthless”. The 55-year-old did not shy away from expressing his desire to be the fuel igniting everyone's dreams, declaring, “I am built for it”. Towards the end of the interview, Will Smith and Speedy Morman, the host, also got a visit from Martin Lawrence himself. This interview came hot on the heels of an intriguing update from the Bad Boys: Ride or Die crew. 

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While a considerable chunk of the internet greeted the update as a pleasant surprise, another segment held a contrasting opinion. 

The 2022 Oscars and the slapgate controversy, which became one of the most iconic pop culture moments, tarnished Will Smith's reputation. Not only did the public demand a boycott of him, but he also faced an Oscars ban. Despite the passage of years, it appears that fans are yet to forgive the Academy Award-winning actor. In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, fans were treated to the first glimpse of Smith and Martin Lawrence in the form of a trailer.

The video began with Bad Boys 4 building anticipation for the surprise release of the trailer, calling it “hot,” and then revealing a big twist in the plot. While some viewers were thrilled about the upcoming Will Smith project, others felt that Smith should not have been granted this opportunity following the Chris Rock incident. However, considering Smith's view on public attention, it is safe to assume he will find some good in this too.

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