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Writer Named Will Smith Jokes 'Despite My Name, I Come in Peace' After Win at 2024 Emmys

After winning for outstanding writing for a drama series at the 2024 Emmy Awards, 'Slow Horses' creator Will Smith joked, "Despite my name, I come in peace," as he took the stage.

"First of all, relax — despite my name, I come in peace," Smith said to open his speech, referencing the moment when Academy Award winner actor Will, 55, slapped Chris Rock onstage shortly before he won his first Oscar for his role in 2021's King Richard. The joke earned laughter from the audience as Slow Horses' Smith, who adapted the Apple TV+ series from author Mick Herron's Slough House spy novels, continued on with his speech. In his speech, Smith thanked many of his collaborators across Slow Horses, including acting nominee Gary Oldman"and all the cast," as well as "all the crew for making the very best version of the script."

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