Jada Pinkett Smith attributes the infamous Oscar slap to saving her marriage with Will Smith.
Jada shared this revelation with Daily Mail, shedding light on the positive turn of events following the incident at the Academy Awards last year.
The ‘Oscincident, where Comedian Chris Rock became the unintended recipient of a physical altercation with Will after a joke on Jada’s appearance.
Jada reflected on her initial reluctance to attend the Oscars, stating, “I nearly didn’t even attend the Oscars that year, but I’m glad I did.”
She referred to the incident as the “holy slap” and emphasized the positive outcomes that followed.
“I call it the ‘holy slap’ now because so many positive things came after it”
“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 disclosed.
The actress, known for her candidness, had previously revealed details about her separation from Will since 2016 in her memoir.
While the couple has been relatively private about the current status of their relationship, public statements, and recent events suggest a positive trajectory.
Will had previously acknowledged the challenges in their relationship, describing it as “brutiful” – a combination of brutal and beautiful.
