On social media, many viewers were stunned after a captured moment showed Will Smith behaving ‘inappropriately’ onstage with a singer at an awards show.
Will Smith faces backlash for onstage moment with singer at award show for an ‘inappropriate’ moment on stage.
Will Smith’s performance sparks controversy
Will Smith is under fire for an ‘inappropriate’ moment on stage with Spanish singer and dancer India Martínez.
The incident occurred during the Premio Lo Nuestro award show in Miami on February 20.
The 56-year-old actor and the 39-year-old singer performed their new song, “First Love”, in front of a massive audience.
Their chemistry on stage caught viewers’ attention as they hugged and almost shared a kiss. Some fans also noticed Smith placing his hand on Martínez’s lower back.
Fans react to Smith and Martínez’s closeness
On social media, a video capturing this ‘inappropriate’ moment quickly went viral, sparking debate among viewers.
The onstage interaction was not the only intimate moment between them.
After the show, Martínez posted a backstage photo of herself wrapping her legs around Smith while hugging him.
On X platform, many viewers quickly shared voice their opinions.
In the comment selection, some fans accused Smith of crossing a line, especially given his complicated marriage with Jada Pinkett Smith.
One person said: no shame… sad.
A second wrote: It’s just part of the act that comes with a performance. As for hugging him backstage..so what? She’s obviously an affectionate person who gets on well with him.
While a third commented: The senorita wants willie er..Smith
Another added: He will never recover from that slap moment
Someone else said: I thought he was in an open relationship? Why do we care what they do? If it is a good movie, I will watch it. Good song, I will listen to it.
However, Supporters defend Smith’s performance
Despite the backlash, many fans supported Smith, arguing that it was just showmanship. One fan wrote, “Doesn’t Will Smith kiss people on screen while acting? Do people not understand performance?”
Others celebrated his appearance, saying, “The Fresh Prince is back!” and “Will Smith is out here enjoying life. Let him have his fun.”
Will Smith’s relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith
The controversy comes while Smith remains married to Pinkett Smith, despite their announcement in 2023 that they have been separated for years.
The couple, who have been together for almost 30 years, have openly discussed their struggles.
In 2020, Pinkett Smith admitted to having an affair with August Alsina, a family friend.
In her memoir, “Worthy”, she referred to their separation as a “divorce,” though she later clarified that it was not a legal one.
Despite their separation, they have continued to support each other.
Pinkett Smith revealed that Smith’s infamous Oscars slap in 2022 played a key role in their relationship. She described the moment as a turning point, saying, “That was the moment I knew I would never leave Will’s side.”