The Hollywood entertainment industry was once again shaken when Will Smith suddenly shared on Twitter a status that left the online community “frozen”. The Oscar-winning star admitted that right after the historic slap to Chris Rock at the Oscars, the first person to call him was none other than cinema legend Denzel Washington. And that conversation, according to Will Smith, was not sweet at all.
Will wrote: “After I slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, the first person to call me was Denzel Washington. He said that I had really disappointed him and become a disgrace to the black community. What made me sadder was that Denzel called me a disgrace, while I believe I am better at acting than him, and my filmography is much larger.”
This confession immediately caused a stir. Fans were not only shocked by Will’s public retelling of the “behind the scenes” story, but also shocked when he directly compared himself to Denzel Washington – a living monument of American cinema.
However, the climax of the incident did not stop there. Just a few hours later, Denzel Washington also officially responded on social media. His answer was short but sharp, like a blow to Will Smith’s self-esteem:
“If you think your filmography is better than mine, then I also understand why Jada betrayed you without you even realizing it.”
This statement immediately became the center of discussion worldwide. Denzel’s clever mention of the affair scandal between Jada Pinkett Smith and his “young lover” sparked a wave of fierce debate. Many viewers thought that Denzel had gone too far when he brought up Will’s marriage to mock. But many people also applauded, saying that this was a well-deserved “backslap” for Will for being so arrogant in belittling a legend.
Below the post, social media exploded with hundreds of thousands of comments. Some fans wrote: “Will Smith should look in the mirror before daring to compare himself to Denzel.” While others defended: “At least Will dared to openly share his true thoughts. Denzel doesn’t need to attack him personally like that.”
The incident also caused a wave of deeper controversy about the relationship between black stars in Hollywood. Up to now, Denzel Washington has always been considered a symbol of calmness, intelligence and a respected senior. On the contrary, Will Smith lost a lot of sympathy in the eyes of the public after slapping Chris Rock, although he still has a large number of loyal fans.
This story shows that conflicts are not only personal, but also suggests a broader issue: hidden competition and huge egos in the artist world. When someone like Will Smith publicly challenges Denzel Washington, it is like adding fuel to the fire when his image has not yet recovered from the scandal.
In any case, this drama has once again caused a stir in Hollywood. Fans are both shocked and curious: how will Will Smith continue to react to Denzel Washington’s harsh response? And is this just a temporary war of words, or the beginning of a tense war between two top stars?
One thing is for sure: public opinion will not easily forget the harsh words that the two have said to each other. And Will Smith’s “action hero” image continues to sink deeper into the storm of criticism, while Denzel Washington still maintains his “monument” position – although this time he also shows a thorny side that few have witnessed.
