Jada Pinkett Smith Calls Will Smith's Oscar Slap the "Holy Slap”

Jada Pinkett Smith Calls Will Smith’s Oscar Slap the “Holy Slap”

Jada Pinkett Smith has credited her husband Will Smith’s infamous 2022 Academy Awards slap with saving their marriage. During a candid interview, Jada revealed that despite their private separat...

Published 12 Dec 2023

Jada Pinkett and Will Smith — Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Ron Wolfson/WireImage)

Jada Pinkett Smith has credited her husband Will Smith’s infamous 2022 Academy Awards slap with saving their marriage. During a candid interview, Jada revealed that despite their private separation leading up to the incident, she realized she would “never leave” Will after witnessing his actions on that stage.
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“That moment of the s**t hitting the fan is when you see where you really are,” Jada explained, referring to the slap. “I call it the ‘holy slap’ now because so many positive things came after it. It took that slap for me to see I will never leave [Will].”

The couple’s relationship has been under constant scrutiny since the Oscars incident, with many questioning its future. However, Jada’s comments suggest that the ordeal has ultimately strengthened their bond.

While the slap remains a controversial topic, Jada’s perspective offers a new and unexpected interpretation of the event. Her statement sheds light on the complexities of their relationship and the role that the incident played in driving them closer together.
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