In the hours following the 2022 Oscars on Sunday night, it seems all anyone can talk about was the slap heard around the world. After Chris Rock made a distasteful joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss, hubby Will Smith walked on stage and hit Chris during the live telecast.
Now, hours after her husband's statement, Jada is breaking her silence following the controversial event.
"Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally," he wrote.
"I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness."
"I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us."
Now, Will's wife Jada is speaking out after the controversial event.
Posting to her own Instagram, Jada's message was short but powerful.
"A lot of people have been asking why I’ve been wearing turbans. Well, I haven’t talked about it. It’s not easy to talk about, but I am going to talk about it," she explained on Red Table Talk at the time.
"I was in the shower one day and had just handfuls of hair in my hands and I was just like, 'Oh my god, am I going bald?" she recalled.
"That's why I cut my hair, and why I continue to cut it," she explained.
"Taking care of my hair has been a beautiful ritual and having the choice to have hair or not. And then one day to be like, 'Oh my god, I might not have that choice anymore.'"
The moment was a big one for Jada, as well as any woman out there who has experienced hair loss.
Now, she is letting fans know she is ready for healing and is choosing to move forward.
Jada kept the caption blank, seemingly indicating she is not interested in discussing the matter further.
It's clear everyone wants to come out of this situation better and wiser, and I think they're off to a great start!
