The wife of famous American actor Will Smith has spoken out after the uproar caused by her husband's slap to Oscar host Chris Rock. Jada Pinkett Smith was the reason for that slap, as Chris Rock made a joke about her shaved head, prompting her husband to slap him on the Oscars stage. Smith apologized for his actions while accepting the Best Actor award for his film "King Richard." Later, Will Smith issued a statement apologizing for what he did, saying that his behavior was inexcusable, but he also confirmed that the mockery of Jada was "more than I could bear."
The slap caused global shock and became a hot topic on social media and news outlets in the days that followed. However, Will Smith's wife, who is also an actress, had remained silent. This silence did not last long, as she wrote a post that was considered related to the incident.
Jada Pinkett Smith posted a very brief message on her verified Instagram account, saying: "This is a season for healing, and I'm here for it." Many interpreted her words as a call for forgiveness and reconciliation after the incident, which visibly troubled her, as seen in her expression during the ceremony.
The post garnered a massive response, with over 176,000 likes; however, comments were limited to just 7 by Wednesday morning, due to restrictions the American actress placed on comments. Jada Pinkett Smith has been dealing with hair loss due to alopecia and has been sporting a shaved head since the summer of 2021.
