Will Smith got slaphappy with a reporter, said TMZ.com. Walking the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of Men in Black 3 last week, the Oscar-nominated actor, 43, was startled by a Ukrainian journalist who tried to kiss him on the mouth. “What the hell is your problem?” he exclaimed before slapping the face of the reporter, who is known for kissing celebrities. “He’s lucky I didn’t sucker punch him,” said Smith.
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