Jada Pinkett Smith Claims Will Smith’s Oscars Slap “Saved” Their Marriage

In a recent interview with the Daily Mail published on Saturday, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that Will Smith’s now-infamous Oscars slap directed at Chris Rock played a pivotal role in saving their marriage. Referring to the incident as the “holy slap,” she acknowledged the positive impact it had on their relationship.

“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,” Jada expressed. “Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadn’t happened?”

This isn’t the first time Jada has spoken positively about the Oscars slap. During a previous appearance on CBS Mornings last month, she emphasized the significance of the incident, stating, “I might not have walked in there as his wife, but I left that night as his wife. And as I sit here today, I am going to be by his side always.” These comments followed Jada’s revelation that she and Will had separated in 2016, explaining the decision as a need for emotional maturity and reevaluating her understanding of marriage.

Jada’s reflections come amid the release of her new memoir, “Worthy,” where she shares candid insights into her life. As she continues to promote the book through various interviews, further updates on Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s marriage may emerge.