Article continues below advertisementWill Smith is still battling to reclaim his place in Hollywood, but those close to the actor tell OK! his relentless effort has come at a steep personal cost, leaving him altered by scandal, introspection and a sense the persona which once defined him has slipped away.The Oscar winner, 57, has been attempting a careful comeback since the night he assaulted comedian Chris Rock, 60, onstage at the Academy Awards in 2022, an incident that led to industry ostracism and a 10-year ban from the ceremony.