Will Smith is contemplating the perils of being famous.
Smith spoke at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. He described fame as “a unique monster” and said he’s been careful around it.
He continued: “You can’t get excited when everybody is saying good things about you, because the more you take when people are saying good things about you, the more hurt you’re gonna be when people are saying bad things about you.”
He also added that going forward his mission is to be “clear about who I am and what I am attempting to do in the world.”
“I can’t need others to applaud for me to stay focused on my mission. I have always wanted to put good into the world,” he said. “I have always wanted to make people smile. I have always been devoted to the process of joy and inspiration.”
Academy Award winner expressed humility after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the 2022 Oscars. He stated that he is now deeply inspired to improve himself.
“And that’s what this next phase of my life is going to be, perfecting and shining my light as brightly as I can, on as many people as I can,” he said.
Story by Obaapa Janee
