“He’s mad because Chris is talking to me”: Jada Pinkett Smith Was Scared Will Smith Would Explode When Chris Rock Tried to Be the Bigger Man
The 2022 Oscar, an event typically associated with celebrating cinematic achievements, will forever be remembered for an unexpected and infamous incident that unfolded on that fateful night. The slap scandal quickly became a global sensation, with social media platforms buzzing with discussions, and opinions. Amidst the chaos and controversy, one individual found herself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight: Jada Pinkett Smith.
The actress and ex-wife of Will Smith became an unintentional focal point in the narrative. In the wake of the shocking incident at the 2022 Oscars, Jada Pinkett Smith, in a candid moment, revealed the aftermath of the slap and the immediate reactions of those involved. One key revelation she made was regarding how her husband, Will Smith, responded to Chris Rock’s attempt to apologize directly after the incident.
Navigating Jada Pinkett Smith’s Scary Situation at Oscars Night
The aftermath of the shocking Oscars incident, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage, was marked by a complex and emotionally charged atmosphere. Jada Pinkett Smith, the cause of the scandal, found herself unexpectedly thrust into the center of a highly publicized feud between her husband and a fellow colleague.
Her perspective on the situation reveals the complex emotions involved. During the Oscars, Chris Rock tried to apologize directly to Jada Pinkett Smith, expressing regret for any harm caused. This added to Pinkett Smith’s inner turmoil as she was stuck between her husband’s actions and the reconciliation attempts. At that moment, she found herself in an unenviable position. Pinkett Smith told People,
“Chris looks to me and he says, ‘Jada, I meant no harm.’ I’m just out of it because I’m really worried about Will. And Will’s still talking. Now he’s mad because Chris is talking to me. And I go, ‘Chris, this is about some old s—.’ That’s all I could think of saying, right? And I couldn’t really take in his apology.”
Jada Pinkett Smith’s statement about not being in a position to react to Chris Rock’s intentions at that moment underscores the intensity of the situation. She likely feared that any display of anger or resentment from Will Smith could exacerbate the situation, leading to even more negative consequences for both of them. The apology, while possibly genuine, came at a time when emotions were running high and the world’s eyes were fixed on the Oscars stage. Pinkett Smith was, in essence, caught between loyalty to her ex-husband and the desire to handle the situation with grace and professionalism.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Confusing Thoughts About Will Smith’s Slap Incident
The 2022 Oscars became a global spectacle when Will Smith shocked the world by slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage. Jada Pinkett Smith, who was present at the event, shared the collective surprise and disbelief. Initially, like many others, she thought it was part of a scripted skit, orchestrated by her ex-husband, Will Smith, and Chris Rock. Pinkett Smith told People,
“So when Chris moved, it looked like he ducked or he missed the shot. And when he continued to stand, and then when he continued to walk down to the end of the stage, I was like, ‘There’s no way. There’s no way that Will hit him’. It wasn’t until Will started to walk back to his chair that I even realized it wasn’t a skit.”
In those intense moments, Jada Pinkett Smith was caught in a whirlwind of emotions, much like the rest of the audience. It took some time for her to come to terms with the stark reality that her husband had actually struck the comedian. Adding a layer of complexity to the situation was the fact that Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith had been living separately for six years before this shocking incident occurred. For Pinkett Smith, understanding the motivation behind her ex-husband’s actions was also a perplexing puzzle.
