Will Smith Under Fire For 'Inappropriate' Moment With Female Singer
The "Men in Black" star was filmed getting close to Martínez as they performed their duet "First Love," sparking criticism from fans who called his behavior "inappropriate."
The interaction left social media users divided, with some calling out Will Smith for crossing the line.
During the performance, Smith and Martínez embraced and, at one point, appeared to share a kiss while he placed his hand on her backside.
Candid backstage photos showed Martínez jumping into Smith's arms and wrapping her legs around his waist, further fueling speculation about their relationship.
"This is the worst," one person commented, while another wrote, "Inappropriate, even if it is entertainment."
Others compared the moment to an awkward karaoke performance, with one user adding, "It's like someone's dad's on karaoke with a drunk local woman."
"How embarrassing," another said.
While many slammed the "French Prince of Bel-Air" actor, others came to his defense.
"Jada better let Will Smith have his fun," one X user wrote as another chimed in, "Jada took a whole BBC during her entanglement, so it's ok for Will to share a small kiss."
A third wrote, "As much as Jada has done, she better hush her mouth and let Will have this."
Smith's bold display comes amid ongoing speculation about his unconventional marriage with . Although the couple revealed in 2023 that they have been separated since 2016, they have never filed for divorce and continue to navigate their relationship in a non-traditional way.
According to PEOPLE, the pair 'are living their own lives but haven't completely severed ties,' with a source adding, 'Call it what you want.'
Another insider claimed that while they 'have had separate homes for years,' they still consider themselves together. Reports suggest that Pinkett Smith has her own house near Smith's in Calabasas, California, as they work on redefining their relationship.
While promoting her 2023 memoir "Worthy," Pinkett Smith opened up about their complicated dynamic, admitting that by 2016, their marriage had left them "exhausted."
"I think we were both kind of just still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be," she explained during an interview on "TODAY".
She even described their split as a "divorce," though she clarified that no legal paperwork had been filed. "It was not a divorce on paper. But it was a divorce," she revealed.
Despite their separation, Pinkett Smith previously stated that she intends to live with Will again in the future to "take care of him" as he ages.
One of the turning points in Smith's and Pinkett Smith's relationship came after the infamous 2022 Oscars incident, where Smith slapped comedian on stage.
In the aftermath, she revealed that the event played a role in bringing them closer together.
"We've been doing some really heavy-duty work together. We just got deep love for each other, and we are going to figure out what that looks like for us," she said at the time.
Nearly two years after the infamous 2022 Oscars slap, Smith reportedly still holds a deep grudge against Rock.
The shocking moment led to worldwide backlash and a 10-year ban from the Academy Awards for the "Men in Black" star. While Smith has publicly apologized multiple times, sources claim that behind the scenes, his feelings toward Rock remain bitter.
According to InTouch Weekly, Smith harbors resentment toward Rock, blaming him for derailing his career and tarnishing his reputation.
"Will's getting the last laugh and loving it," an insider told the outlet, suggesting that the actor has been working hard to rebuild his life post-scandal. However, the source added, "Will will never forgive Chris for ruining his life, even though he's managed to pick up the pieces in the last year."
Despite making efforts to move forward professionally, the "King Richard" actor reportedly 'still hates the guy and his smug attitude.'
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