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While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script

This year's shortlist also references the Will Smith and Chris Rock Academy Awards slap incident, as well as Holly and Phil's queue jump row during the mourning period for the Queen.

The witty one-liners reference topical moments in popular culture over the past 12 months

Emancipation premiered to gushing reviews for the actor whose infamous slap left his reputation in tatters. Is the comeback on?

Will Smith's film, Emancipation, is among some great shows and documentaries out this month reviewed in our December streaming guide.

LOS ANGELES — When Will Smith took the stage Wednesday night at Westwood’s Village Theatre to introduce his new slavery thriller “Emancipation,” the nearly full house cheered and took out their phones to capture the moment. The actor had just finished striding the premiere’s red carpet, flashing his thousand-megawatt smile…

Guardian clip which attracted more than 103m views and 1.5m likes was highest trending in UK this year

The actor, 54, has kept a low profile since his slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards in March

The actor who set the internet alight eight months ago after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards returned to the spotlight in high style

The clip racked up millions of views

Will Smith stepped out on the red carpet alongside wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their three children in the family's first red carpet appearance since Will slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars