Jada Pinkett Smith credits Oscars Slap controversy for 'saving' marriage to Will
Jada Pinkett Smith reveals her marriage's challenges, including a "holy slap" at the Oscars and a separation, in her memoir Worthy.
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Jada Pinkett Smith has reflected on her relationship with Will Smith, emphasizing the transformative impact of a public incident at the 2022 Oscars.
Despite initial uncertainties about attending the event, where her husband won Best Actor for King Richard, Pinkett Smith now views the evening as a pivotal moment in their marriage.
The incident in question involved comedian Chris Rock, who made a joke about Pinkett Smith's alopecia-induced baldness.
Will Smith's reaction, a slap followed by a heated verbal confrontation, shocked audiences worldwide.
Pinkett Smith reveals that this moment, which she terms the holy slap, brought clarity to their relationship, making her realize the depth of her commitment to her husband.
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"That moment of the s**t hitting the fan is when you see where you really are," she said in an excerpt published by DailyMail.
"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. Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadn’t happened?"
The couple's nearly three-decade-long marriage had faced challenges, including a separation and Pinkett Smith's involvement with singer/songwriter August Alsina.
This period of their lives, including Pinkett Smith's "entanglement" with Alsina, was publicly discussed on their podcast Red Table Talk.
In her new memoir, Worthy, Pinkett Smith delves into her journey, from a challenging childhood to a successful career in Hollywood, with roles in The Nutty Professor, The Matrix Reloaded, and Collateral.
She recounts her first encounters with Will Smith and the evolution of their relationship, marked by both highs and lows.
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Pinkett Smith, meeting in London for the interview, presented a grounded perspective, discussing her parenting approach and the support of her children, Jaden, Willow, and Trey.
Her journey, including exploring various therapies and an eye-opening experience with ayahuasca, highlights her resilience and search for personal growth.
The memoir "Worthy" not only chronicles Pinkett Smith's Hollywood journey but also offers a candid look at her marriage, including its darkest moments and her determined path towards healing and understanding.
