Jada Pinkett Smith was ‘shocked’ Will referred to her as ‘wife’ in Oscar meltdown
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jada Pinkett Smith said she was shocked when Will Smith referred to her as his “wife” after slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, given that they have been “separated for seven years”. “Keep my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth,” Will yelled at Rock while walking back to his seat next to Pinkett Smith. “I was like, ‘There’s no way that Will hit him’,” Pinkett Smith recalled. “It wasn’t until Will started to walk back to his chair that I even realised it wasn’t a skit.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.