Three years after the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the actor made his grand return to a major awards show stage at the 2025 Grammys.

Three years after slapping Chris Rock during the Oscars, Will Smith returned to an awards show to participate in a tribute to Quincy Jones during Sunday's Grammys. Smith, who won Best Actor at the 2022 Oscars after slapping Rock across the face during the live broadcast,

Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show Sunday evening, appearing at the Grammys to open a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Smith opened the segment by introducing Herbie Hancock on piano and later introduced “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo,