The spouse of Will Smith, Jada Smith, has openly shared that the notorious slap delivered by her husband to Chris Rock during a concert played a pivotal role in saving their marriage.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Jada unveiled that the incident served as a watershed moment in her life, leading to the profound realization that she was committed to never leaving Will.
She specifically referred to the aftermath of the incident as the “holy slap,” underscoring that the controversial episode ultimately yielded positive outcomes.
Reflecting on the experience, Jada remarked, “That moment of the sh!t hitting the fan is when you see where you are. After all those years trying to figure out if I would leave Will’s side, it took that slap for me to see I would never leave him. Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadn’t happened?”
Jada continued, placing emphasis on the positive outcomes arising from the situation and expressing gratitude for everyone who attended the ceremony, even as she acknowledged being on the brink of missing it. These comments follow a prior interview where she explicitly expressed her desire to remain with Will Smith forever.
The couple has encountered its fair share of challenges in recent years.
Nevertheless, it was this unexpected conflict that sparked introspection, personal growth, and ultimately contributed to the healing of their relationship.
This unusual encounter between Will and Chris Rock, as per Jada Smith, served as the tipping point that brought them closer than ever before.