Jada Pinkett Smith recently spoke about her husband Will Smith’s surprising moment at the 2022 Oscars when he slapped Chris Rock on stage. Will Smith hit Chris Rock during the ceremony after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss. As a result of the incident, Will Smith was banned from attending events hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including the Oscars, for 10 years. He has since apologized multiple times, including apologizing to Chris Rock.
In a recent interview with People Magazine, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she initially thought the moment was a planned skit. She said, “I thought, ‘This is a skit’. It wasn’t until Will started to walk back to his chair that I realized it wasn’t a skit.”
Jada Pinkett Smith also shared the first words she said to her husband after the incident. She asked him, “Are you okay?” She also expressed her support for him, saying, “I’m going to be by his side but also allow him to figure this out for himself.”
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have been married since 1997 and have two children together.
In the same interview, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she and Will had been separated for six years before reconciling. She explained that they had been living separate lives and chose not to announce it earlier because they were not ready. She said they were “exhausted with trying” when they decided to part ways.
Jada Pinkett Smith also shared that Chris Rock had once asked her out on a date, mistakenly believing that she and Will were getting a divorce. She clarified that the rumors were not true and Chris Rock apologized for the misunderstanding.
The article concludes with a mention that a response is awaited.