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She described the aftermath of the incident as the "holy slap," emphasizing that positive outcomes followed the controversial moment.
Reflecting on the incident, Jada stated, "That moment of the sh!t hitting the fan is when you see where you really are. After all those years trying to figure out if I would leave Willâs side, it took that slap for me to see I will never leave him. Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadnât happened?â
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Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars in March 2022.Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Jada went on to mention the positive developments that occurred after the incident and expressed her gratitude for attending the ceremony, nearly missing it. Her comments follow a recent interview where she expressed her desire to be with Will "forever."
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This sentiment echoes Will's surprise appearance at her book tour in October, where he acknowledged the challenges in their relationship, describing it as "brutiful" â both brutal and beautiful.
The couple has been open about the ups and downs in their long and tumultuous relationship.