Will Smith ‘wants to make peace with Chris Rock after Oscars slap despite not speaking for 8 months,’ co-star says
WILL Smith “wants to make peace” with Chris Rock despite the pair not speaking for eight months after the Oscar winner slapped the comic, a friend of the actor says.
According to Smith’s former co-star Bai Ling, both A-listers “understand each other” and will “eventually become good friends.”
Ling co-starred with Smith in Wild Wild West.
The actress insists that Smith has greater humility and is on his way to becoming a “better person” as he changes his mindset following his sickening actions.
Ling said: “People make mistakes. The mistake he made was not good. It needs to be recognized and changed.
“We all fall, but it is a time to get up. We rethink and become more enlightened.
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“When he comes back, he will be a much better person. He will have more power in humbleness and influence people. We have to forgive – we all have made mistakes.”
Rock has refused to accept Smith’s apologies or efforts to meet.
Ling feels that the Academy Awards ban, while upsetting for Smith, is not “that important.”
“He still can do his movies. As long as he can work he is fine. That is his concern. Most successful actors, it is not about fame or getting Academy Awards, it’s that they love what they do.”
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Ling feels that while Rock may not be willing to make amends with Smith currently, in the long run they will grow closer.
“I think it was inappropriate that he went to the stage and he was probably shocked.
“I think eventually, Chris and Will will become very good friends. It will take a little time.
“Mark my words. They will be.
“Will has a very pure heart and he really worked hard to treat his craft seriously and sincerely apologize.
“I guarantee he felt terribly. I think they will both understand one another.”
She spoke of her delight when it came to working with Smith on the set of Wild Wild West as his love interest.
He reportedly chewed gum to make sure his breath was fresh before they kissed.
“He is so sweet, very likeable and has a great personality.”
Ling stunned guests, wearing a leopard print bra top and flared trousers, at the The Asylum 25th Anniversary Party, celebrating the company that brought us Sharknado, Z Nation, and Netflix’s Black Summer.
The 56-year-old insists her athletic figure is down to her brain and mindset – and not working out.
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“To stay young, you choose healthy thoughts. I do not do exercise. I think healthy and eat simple and enjoy life. I am like a kid. I am jumping around like a kid, full of joy. I embrace life.
“I eat all the time. If you think healthy, your body has to be beautiful, healthy and fit.”