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Will Smith’s press appearances for Emancipation film turning into apology tour

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Actor Will Smith poses upon arrival for the European premiere of Emancipation in London on Dec 2, 2022.

Actor Will Smith at the European premiere of Emancipation in London on Dec 2, 2022.

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LOS ANGELES – As actor Will Smith does the rounds promoting his new film about slavery, Emancipation, his press appearances have turned into something of an apology tour.

Yet, ahead of a recent Zoom press day, The Straits Times and other media are duly warned by publicists not to ask the 54-year-old any “personal questions”.

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