Three days ago, during the third Men in Black movie premiere in Moscow, a reporter exceeded the boundaries of Will’s personal space in a failed attempt to kiss him on the lips. Will shoved the assaulter back and faintly smacked him in the face. This reaction raised immediate controversy all around the world, whilst some argue that his reaction was way out of context, others believe Will was too light handed on him, some even accuse Will of being a homophobe! Check out the video for yourself and share your opinions.
Lucas Drobnitzky
This russian reporter did definitely exceed the boundaries of Will's personal life when trying to kiss him in the lips. As Lucas presented, few hours later this video was broadcasted on youtube raised brutal controversy around the world. Many think the reaction Will had was out of context whilst other consider he was actually to light. From my personal point of view, i'm up with the ones who claim Will's reaction was to light.
ReplyDeleteWeather would Will be a celebrity or not, we must consider the fact that no one has the right to abuse others integrity without any sense.
The journalist clearly bypassed trusts with the hollywood star and was lucky that Will only slaped his face but other celebrities could act diferently and the consequences would could have been worst.
LUIS CALSAPEU BONDIA
If I were to be kissed on the lips by some reporter who was trying to assault me, I would have reacted the same way the actor has, or even worse. The thing is, we can’t just kiss whomever we want to because we have a crush on him, not even a celebrity as Will Smith. The fact that he is a worldwide known actor doesn’t give people the right to sexually harass him. He probably isn’t a homophobe, he is just a normal person who is fed up of those who try to approach him.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I think that as an actor on the public eye, his reaction should have been more formal or correct. The smack on the face could have been avoided, he should have kept his composure, not only because of his image but also because the reporter must have been a fan, one of whom pays for seeing him on screen.
To sum up, Will Smith could have reacted in a less bad-mannered way, though he tried to hold back himself by lightly smacking the reporter.
Firstly I would like to highlight that the “slap” Will Smith did to the reporter, didn’t sound as if it were very hard. Therefore I completely disagree with the attitude and composure from the bunch of people in the premiere who simply over-reacted with the whole situation. The fact that they manifested their disagreement by whistling very loudly, showed that non of them had emphasized with the actor as I’m pretty sure most of them would’ve done the same if they where in his place.
ReplyDeleteAfter this introduction you might have sensed that I have positioned myself on the side of the ones who claim that Will’s reaction was too light.
I totally agree with Luis and Alba’s point of view as the reporter exceeded the borderline of the worldwide known actor’s personal life by trying to kiss him in the lips. The Russian reported might have been a great fan of him as well as the vast majority of people who went to the celebration, but still, I don’t consider it as an excuse for what he did.
In conclusion, the Hollywood star did what he had to do and shouldn’t regret it at all. He did the correct thing, which taught the reporter to control his impulses.
The Russian reporter obviously exceeded the boundary as he did not have Will`s permission to kiss him in the lips. Those acts mainly done by paparazzi’s or by followers are done because they also want to be famous as them by doing something together. Obviously, Will reacts in a calm way as loads of cameras are filming him and gives him a small “slap”. I would like to know how many of you would have reacted in a better and tolerant way.
ReplyDelete-Nobody. If a man comes down the street and kisses you in the lips the most probable thing is that you hit him or insult him. Will, stays calm and even makes a joke about it. I don´t know if Will is a homophobe or not but what I’m really sure of is that in the way he reacted wasn’t in a homophobic way.
Francisco Palop Vallet-Barceló
Of course Will Smith should have reacted like this! I can’t understand how some people believe that he should have hit the Russian reporter! What if this had happened to you? That suddenly you’re walking down the street or buying bread and a complete stranger comes up to you and kisses you on the lips? You would have reacted okay with it? Please, come on! No one would, and it’s normal! And nor should he. Despite he may be a star, he has the same rights as everyone else, he is human!
ReplyDeleteI was really shocked at the balls that the reporter had, but at the same time ashamed that someone would do this. What was the point? He was just trying to catch this attention… pathetic. And no one should forget that Will Smith has his family, which he cares for! If I were his daughter and had seen that my dad had let himself kiss by a crazy Russian reporter it would have driven me crazy! I would me really mad!
In conclusion, I don’t think at all that Will Smith is against gay people, he was just trying to avoid a kiss from a stranger.
Judith Aldabó
I totally understand Will Smith’s reaction, as despite being a celebrity, he is another person in our world who should be respected and treated the same way than the rest. His reaction to the reporter trying to kiss him in the lips is normal, and we could even say that it would be acceptable if his reaction would have been a little bit more aggressive. If this were to happen to me, I would have probably reacted the same way, as it is an invasion of our personal space and could be even calcified as sexual harassment.
ReplyDeleteI was really astonished when I saw the video, because I can’t understand how someone can try to do something like this, and even more if it is in public. I think that the reported should apologize for his act, as it was totally unacceptable.
DAVID VILALA PÉREZ DE OLAGUER
In my opinion, Will’s reaction is totally understandable.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, having in mind that he is famous and therefore known all around the world, he must be fed up of not being able to walk calmly down the street without a group of photographers assaulting him with their cameras. Therefore, I comprehend his reaction, although there are other ways of saying things and that last intentional slap was unnecessary. But still, the reporter clearly passed the borderline and provoked him to react in that way. Consequently, I believe he had the right to respond in that manner, in order to make the reporter learn a lesson about people’s personal space.
Ana Adán
Celebrities should have the right of being able to escape from their daily routine, which is full of inquisitive journalists. Will Smith is not only pressured to answer questions, but also supposed to cope with reporters exceeding the boundaries of his personal space. As most of the above comments argue, Will Smith is actually a citizen and should be treated as one. Being constantly attacked by reporters must be very annoying; can you imagine how fed up must Will Smith be?
ReplyDeleteAccusing Will of being a homophobe is unacceptable as I’m sure that if a woman had been the one approaching his lips the reaction would have been very similar. It’s the action what must have woken up Will’s instinct of defence. While it may be true that Will’s reaction might have been too direct and arrogant, the action being unexpected is what justifies it. However, celebrities should know how to come up against such a problem and be prepared.
As far as the reporter is concerned, the public action he forced Will to cope with is totally unethical and he shouldn’t be proud of it, what’s more, should regret it. Everyone has the right of expecting respect towards their body and kissing should be something two people agree on.
In conclusion, I understand Will’s reaction as a citizen but not as a celebrity. The reporter’s personal opinion of kissing him shouldn’t be accepted, however, Will should have been the one who took control of the situation.
First, I would like to comment that the whole situation has been totally exaggerated, as slapping gently someone as Will Smith does, and with an understandable reason to do so, is not something to cause such disapproval and shrieking from the people watching it.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, Will has reacted in a human way, as he just separates from him someone who is trying to kiss him, although he could have reacted in a more mannered way as he is a worldwide known actor, and millions of persons watch him every day and follow his example.
Also, I’m absolutely sure that Will is tired of having paparazzi’s and reporters every single day behind him, so probably this is just a normal reaction after having a constant space invasion in his daily life.
In conclusion, Will’s answer to the reporter’s intentions is quite comprehensible and he doesn’t seem to do it in a very violent way.
Laura Adán
I totally agree with most of the comments above. However I’m for sure against those who think that for what Will did, he is labelled as a homophobic. I completely understand his acts and therefore I imagine it has not been an over the top reaction.
ReplyDeleteEven though the artist did slap the reporter on the face, for those of you who have actually seen the video, you can easily appreciate the level of anger in it. It is absolutely an adverting slap, and from my point of view not at all uppermost in anger. Afterwards, during his explanations, he shows a calm and funny attitude towards the whole situation.
To conclude, Will’s reaction was really correct and suitable according to the situation and context where he was.
Susanna Balaguer Serra
I totally agree with Will Smith's reaction, and moreover, he should have been more tough with him despite he is a celebrity and all the world is watching his actions. He has the right of defending himself of a "journalist" that what really wants is to gain protagonism.
ReplyDeleteWill Smith really act in a normal way because I don't know how I would react in the same situation, probably worst than that because he is defending his private space, because he is famous it doesn't mean that they can do with him whatever they want.
I would have reacted the same way as Will Smith did. How would you feel if someone exceeded your own personal life tried to kiss you? In a crowded atmosphere?
ReplyDeleteBy seeing the video a couple of times more, I am more and more sure that the celebrity’s slap was not necessary, but Will Smith should have tried to talk to him in a well-manered way.
So I consider myself on the side of those who claim that Will’s reaction was too light as I imagined myself being in that situation and thought i would have had a similar reaction to the russian reporter’s impulse.
I don’t think it is necessary to call Will Smith a homophobe as I think that he would have pushed a woman away if it where her who was trying to kiss him.
I really can’t see the problem on slapping someone who you absolutely don’t know nothing about and who you have probably seen for the first time when HE (yes, a man) tries to kiss you on the lips. I find Will Smith’s reaction absolutely normal in those circumstances; it would be quite annoying that a supposedly civilised and proffessional person you are talking to in a formal, though improvised interview, suddenly leaps at you and tries to kiss you.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that works me up the most is that the media have surelyexaggerated this occurence and have therefore come out with all these accusations to Will, who we should remeber is, like any other of us, a citizen, and with the same rights. This is why the press gets me on my nerves, because they start inventing things in order to grab attention of the audience, such as claiming that Will Smith is a homophobe, when I personally think that even if it had been a woman who had leaped to his lips the reaction would have been the same, as the “aggression” happened in public and, what’s more, he is married and with a son.
Anyway, I think that now, nearly over a week after the premiere of the new “Men In Black” film, the issue is not getting anywhere and we should now leave as a simple “funny story”, because it hasn’t had any importance at all.
I think Will Smith's reaction is totally normal as I think it isn't normal to go kissing people who you don't know. Will, a married man, did the correct think to do as he didn't hit him hard, he just slapped him softly on the face. I don't understand the bad things that are being said about Smith because of this video, when it is clear that the journalist tried to kiss him on the lips for several times abusing of the nice gesture Will did by giving a hug to a fan.
ReplyDeleteJosé Mª Casals
I saw this video a while a go and it was quite shocking. These cases have happened a lot, when the reporter for getting viral and fame exceeds and huggs or kisses the famous people, which in most cases reacts violently, because logically who would like having 24/7 reporters an paaparatzis around you. But going back to the video i think will which was not very angry because his face expression slightly slapped the reporter an laughed, it was interesting to see the reactions of people in the scene when will slaped the reporter.
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