Jada Pinkett Smith says Oscars slapgate saved her marriage with Will Smith: It took that slap...

Jada Pinkett Smith has opened up about the infamous Oscars incident involving her husband, actor Will Smith, and comedian Chris Rock. In an interview with Daily Mail, she stated that the moment was a turning point that rejuvenated their relationship. Pinkett Smith also recalled how everything changed that night for them in Los Angeles.

How did the Oscars incident save Jada and Will's marriage?

During the interview, Pinkett Smith disclosed that the altercation, where Smith slapped Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards, became a pivotal moment in their marriage. The incident, sparked by a joke Rock made about Pinkett Smith's appearance, led to Smith's impassioned defense of his wife. This resulted in a public outcry and a ban for Smith from Academy events for a decade.

"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?" she said. Pinkett Smith now calls the incident her "holy slap" because of the changes that followed.

Jada reflects on her relationship with Will Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith candidly admitted that the altercation at the Oscars helped her realise her commitment to her husband. She acknowledged that the incident, while controversial, served as a significant turning point that reaffirmed her decision to stand by Will Smith. Despite their years-long separation, Jada affirmed their enduring bond, stating that she and Will are determined to remain together "forever."

The interview follows Jada's revelation in October that she and Will Smith had been separated for six years leading up to the 2022 Academy Awards. Despite their separation since 2016, the couple has continued to publicly support each other, showcasing ongoing mutual appreciation and dedication, as per Page Six.