Will Smith In Trouble Over 9/11 Comments
Will Smith has found himself at the centre of a public row after comparing the 9/11 terrorists to racist American cops.
The Men In Black star sparked outrage among right-wing Americans after speaking candidly to a German newspaper.
When asked if the terror attacks had changed him, Smith said: "No, absolutely not.
He added: "Whether you are wounded in an attack by a racist cop or in a terrorist attack, I'm sorrry, it makes no difference.
"In the 60s, blacks were continuously the victims of terrorist attacks. It was civil terrorism, but terrorism nonetheless."
This was enough to persuade the group Patriotic Americans Boycotting Anti-American Hollywood to add Smith to its list of "banned" stars.
The 36-year-old will find himself in good company - the list already includes Robert Redford and Renee Zellweger.
Patriotic Americans founder Jon Alvarez said: "I've always been a huge fan. But now I'm not going to put a dime in Will Smith's pockets."
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