Will Smith is facing criticism for an “inappropriate” moment on stage with singer India Martinez.
The incident happened during their performance of First Love at the Premio Lo Nuestro award show in Miami.
People are sharing their reactions on social media, with some strongly criticizing the moment.
One person called it “the worst,” while another said, “Inappropriate, even if it is ‘entertainment.'”
Making fun of the moment, a third person said, “Someone’s dad doing karaoke with a drunk local woman.”
Another person asked, “Wonder what Jada would have to say about this.”
At the same time, some people on social media have defended the King Richard star.
Many people have mentioned that Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, admitted in 2020 that she had an affair with singer August Alsina.
Saying that Smith has already faced a lot of embarrassment, one fan wrote, “I know y’all ain’t tripping when Jada has embarrassed this man publicly numerous times!”
Another person said, “Let that man live, he’s been put through enough.”
A third person shared, “Will is living life, and I love to see it.”
Reports say that Smith and Pinkett, who got married in 1997, have mostly been living separate lives even though they are still legally married.
In 2023, Pinkett Smith revealed that they had been secretly separated since 2016.
Sources say the couple still has a bond but live separate lives.
Pinkett Smith shared in her memoir, Worthy, that their separation felt like a “divorce” even though they never made it legal.
“It was not a divorce on paper. But it was a divorce,” she wrote.
She also said she thought about officially ending the marriage but chose not to.
Even with the struggles in their relationship, Pinkett Smith said she felt more committed to her husband after the famous 2022 Oscars moment when Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for joking about her shaved head.
“That was a moment that I knew I would never leave Will’s side after all those years thinking I would,” she said. “It’s funny how intense situations can amplify love.”
But now, a moment on stage has put Smith back in the spotlight.
The Oscar-winning actor was seen playfully interacting with Martinez, a Spanish flamenco and pop singer.
Videos show them hugging, possibly sharing a kiss, and Smith placing his hand on her lower back.
Backstage photos made the situation even more talked about, showing Martinez excitedly jumping into Smith’s arms and wrapping her legs around his waist.
