Will Smith Steps Out With Jada Pinkett Smith Amid Shadow Of Oscars Slap

Will Smith went from a superstar actor to a man mired in scandal. And it took only seconds for that change to occur. But ever since Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, he has faced an uncertain future. Will even avoided the public. And he only recently stepped out with Jada Pinkett Smith for the first time since that infamous Oscars slap.

Find out the latest on Will and Jada. And see what experts say about Smith’s future. Get all the details below. 

Jada Pinkett And Will Smith Finally Emerge After Oscars Slap 

The Oscars ceremony has become known for glitz and glamour. But Will Smith changed that perception by striding up to the stage and slapping Chris Rock. As a result of the backlash, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have steered clear of appearing in public. However, the two finally stopped hiding out to re-emerge for the first time after the Oscars, noted People.

But Will and his wife Jada seemed to have agreed on keeping their first post-Oscars-slap appearance low-key. For instance, the spouses chose an afternoon meal at the upscale Nobu Malibu on Saturday. And that turned into the paparazzi’s first opportunity to photograph the couple since Will, 53, hit Chris, 57. 

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However, Smith kept his temper on his date with his wife. For instance, he made a peace sign to a fan. But Jada seemed to try for privacy. For instance, she stayed close to her husband, even holding onto his belt as they walked to their car. 

Did Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock Ruin His Career Forever?

Industry insiders have attempted to predict how Will’s slap will affect the rest of his career. The smack-down occurred because Smith believed he needed to defend Jada, 50. But the reason for Will’s slap seems to have begun with a misunderstanding.

Standing on the stage at 94th Academy Awards, Chris Rock joked about Jada’s hair loss. He reportedly did not know that she suffers from alopecia. And so the comedian teased, “Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see ya.”

But Chris triggered Jada’s hubby. And Will immediately headed to the stage to slap Rock directly in the stage. Chris appeared just as stunned as the audience and viewers. “Oh wow,” exclaimed Rock. “Will Smith just smacked the s— out of me.”

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And Will hadn’t finished yet. “Keep my wife’s name out your f—ing mouth!” screamed Smith after returning to his seat. Even though the actor won Best Actor later, he has been seeking ways to change his image after that slap. For instance, Smith apologized to Rock. And he resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Will Smith Faces Shadowed Future

However, shadows remain over Will’s professional future. For example, the Academy banned him from the awards show for the next decade. And Smith has sought to apologize repeatedly. Turning to social media, the actor shared, “So I will say to you, Chris, I apologize to you. My behavior was unacceptable, and I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk,” he said.

But Will also took time to emphasize Jada’s innocence. And he denied that she had pushed him to slap Chris. “No. It’s like… I made a choice on my own from my own experiences, from my history with Chris,” stated Smith. As a result, “Jada had nothing to do with it,” added Will. And he apologized to his family as well. “I’m sorry, babe. I want to say sorry to my kids and my family for the heat that I’ve brought on all of us,” Will concluded. 

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