Jada Pinkett Smith Says Will Smith’s Oscar Slap Is Why She Will Never Leave Him

Will Smith caused great controversy when he slapped comedian and Oscars host Chris Rock in 2022.

But according to his wife, it brought them closer together.

The Slap Heard Around the World

People reports:

Jada Pinkett Smith is getting candid about Will Smith’s infamous Oscar slap, which she’s now crediting for helping her realize she “will never leave” her husband.

In a new interview with the Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine, the 52-year-old actress explained that Will’s decision to slap Chris Rock during the 2022 Academy Awards has earned a new title for her: The “holy slap.”

“I nearly didn’t even attend the Oscars that year, but I’m glad I did,” Jada told the outlet.

“I call it the ‘holy slap’ now because so many positive things came after it.”

According to Jada, the Oscars controversy — in which the Fresh Prince alum, 55, slapped Rock after he made a joke about the actress’ appearance during the ceremony — made an impact in their marriag

“That moment of the s— hitting the fan is when you see where you really are,” said Jada, who previously revealed that she and Will had been separated for seven years. “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.”

She added: “Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadn’t happened?”

Will Smith was banned form the Academy Awards for ten years for his actions.

But we guess the slap saved their marriage…

…?