A different Will Smith’s life turned upside down after Oscars slap

Published March 29, 2022 10:23pm ET



A Maryland state senator found himself on the receiving end of backlash over the infamous slapping incident at the Academy Awards on Sunday night intended for the actor Will Smith.

Will Smith, the state senator who shares the same name as the Hollywood star, said he woke up to more than 100 new followers on Twitter and messages from people scolding him for slapping comedian Chris Rock.

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