Will Smith’s anger management is reportedly being called a ‘total failure’.
An insider said Radaronline that the 57-year-old American actor and rapper is trying to revive his lost image in Hollywood after he punched Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
Smith faced harsh criticism after losing control of the car Adult comments from the star about his wife Jada Pink’s bald head.
The Men in black actor, who is banned from the Academy Awards until 2033, has been undergoing therapy and spiritual guidance for ‘years’.
According to the insider: “The anger has been suppressed, not mastered. He has done every program and retreat, but you can feel the tension is still there – it surfaces when he talks about what happened.”
In particular, allegations of sexual harassment against Smith by violinist Brian King Joseph have worsened his life.
Although Smith has denied the allegations, calling them “false, baseless and reckless,” he is well aware that Hollywood will not forgive and forget.
Referring to his 2024 action comedy film: Bad Boys: Ride or Diesaid the source, “Will sees the performance of Bad Boys: Ride or Die as confirmation that he is still connecting with audiences.”
“In his eyes, an I Am Legend sequel is the project that can solidify that support and reestablish him as a serious box-office force,” the insider added of his upcoming project.
“The Will people remember – endlessly cheerful, quick-witted, playful – has largely faded. In its place is someone who is introspective, cautious and desperate to gain control. The lightness that used to define Will is just not there anymore,” the source said.
