Will Smith Is Catching Backlash For His ‘Inappropriate’ Actions With Singer During Awards Show

Will Smith might have some explaining to do to his wife

The actor and rapper is facing backlash over a steamy performance with Spanish singer India Martínez at the Premio Lo Nuestro awards show in Miami.

The “Men in Black” star was seen way too close to Martínez as they performed their duet “First Love.”

At one point, Will Smith leaned in to kiss Martínez, who then walked away from him. However, moments later, she approached the Oscar winner and caressed the back of his head, and they appeared to lock lips without actually kissing.

Many fans called his behavior “inappropriate.”

“Gross  there has to be boundaries if you’re with someone – he also has to be mindful of his kids who are gonna see & read about this Inappropriate behavior,” one fan stated.

“Does anyone else get creepy old man vibes from this? Gross,” a second fan added.

“Wills giving the creepy vibes ,” a third fan stated.

“Why isn’t he getting backlash for the terrible song? I’m more offended by that!,” another fan said of Will Smith.

One final fan summed it up: “Will Smith spent years being humiliated by Jada, and now that he finally shows a shred of masculinity, people are mad? The real problem isn’t Will, it’s a culture that glorifies Jada’s disrespect while condemning a man for acting like a man.”

Jada Smith Previously Stated That She And Will Smith have Been Separated For Years

Mar 16, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith (Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports)
Will Smith left his fans surprised as he leaned in to kiss singer India Martinez during the course of their performance at Premio Lo Nuestro awards.

Not many people might realize that he and his wife are not actually together.

Will and Jada married in 1997.

In 2023, Jada commented on the relationship, saying ‘we’re still figuring it out.’

She also stated she and the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alum had been separated for seven years.