Will Smith has arrived at the 2025 Grammy Awards, marking his first major award show appearance since the infamous Chris Rock Oscars slap. Almost three years after the chaotic incident went down in March 2022,

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,

Will Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder and more paid a touching tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards.

Will Smith is set to make a surprise return to a major awards ceremony, with plans to appear at the 2025 Grammys this Sunday. The appearance marks a significant moment for the 56-year-old actor, coming three years after his infamous slap of comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.

"This past year, we lost one of the most groundbreaking and influential figures of our times — Quincy Jones," Smith said on the Crypto.com Arena stage beside Herbie Hancock, who

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.