Jada Pinkett Smith Stays Loyal to Will Smith After Oscars Mishap
Jada Pinkett Smith Reflects on “Holy Slap” Incident at the Oscars
In a recent interview with Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine, Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about her husband Will Smith hitting Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards in 2022. She referred to it as a “holy slap” and revealed that it had some positive results.
The “Holy Slap” and Its Aftermath
Jada, who is 52 years old, shared her thoughts on the incident, stating, “I nearly didn’t even attend the Oscars that year, but I’m glad I did. I call it the ’holy slap’ now because so many positive things came after it.”
During the awards show, Will stormed onto the stage to hit Chris Rock after he made a joke about Jada’s bald head. Jada has alopecia, a medical condition that causes her hair to fall out. However, Rock claimed he was unaware of her condition when he made the joke. Will has since apologized for his actions.
Strengthening Their Marriage
Jada also revealed in her memoir that she and Will had been “separated” since 2016 but were still technically married. She explained, “That moment of the s*** hitting the fan is when you see where you really are. After all those years trying to figure out if I would leave Will’s side, it took that slap for me to see I will never leave him.”
She added, “Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadn’t happened?” Jada had previously discussed the slap incident while promoting her memoir, “Worthy,” and admitted that she initially thought it was a pre-planned skit.
Standing by Will’s Side
Jada emphasized her commitment to supporting her husband, saying, “I’m going to be by his side, but also allow him to have to figure this out for himself.” She made it clear that she had no plans of leaving Will, stating, “I made a promise that there will never be a reason for us to get a divorce. We will work through… whatever. I just haven’t been able to break that promise.”
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Why did Jada defend the unconventional method of a slap as a way to address the lack of diversity in the film industry
Me out of that moment.” She explained that during the ceremony, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada and Will boycotting the Oscars due to the lack of diversity in the nominations. This joke upset Will and led him to slap Chris on the back of his head.
Jada admitted that in the moment, she was taken aback by Will’s action. However, upon reflection, she realized that it sparked an important conversation about representation and diversity in the film industry. She said, “Will’s ‘holy slap’ became a catalyst for change. It made people more aware of the issues we were trying to bring attention to.”
After the incident, Jada and Will worked together to address the lack of diversity in Hollywood. They started initiatives and organizations to promote equal opportunities for marginalized communities in the film industry. Jada said, “We took this incident as an opportunity to do something impactful. We wanted to use our platform to create meaningful change.”
Jada also acknowledged the criticism she and Will faced for their boycott of the Oscars. Many argued that a slap was not the right way to address the issue, and it undermined their cause. However, Jada defended their actions, stating, “Sometimes, unconventional methods are necessary to make people listen. Will’s slap may have been controversial, but it got people talking.”
Since the incident, the film industry has shown progress in terms of diversity. More films have featured diverse casts and stories, and marginalized voices are being heard and recognized. Jada believes that this change would not have happened without the “holy slap” incident. She stated, “Sometimes, it takes an extreme action to shake things up and bring about change. Will’s slap served as a wakeup call for the industry.”
In conclusion, Jada Pinkett Smith reflected on the “holy slap” incident at the Oscars and described how it had a positive impact. She acknowledged that while it was a controversial action, it sparked an important conversation about diversity in Hollywood. Jada and Will used the incident as an opportunity to promote change and create a more inclusive industry. The incident serves as a reminder that sometimes unconventional methods are necessary to address deep-rooted issues and bring about meaningful change.
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