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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals first words she said to Will after Oscars slap

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Jada Pinkett Smith has directly addressed her husband Will Smith’s infamous Oscars slap for the first time, revealing her first words to him after the shocking incident.

The 2022 Academy Awards was thrown into turmoil after Will strode onto the stage and struck presenter Chris Rock across the face in response to a joke he made about Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, which is a result of her alopecia.

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