Will Smith turned heads with a steamy onstage moment alongside Spanish popstar India Martínez at Univision’s Premio Lo Nuestro Awards on Feb. 20. The duo’s “First Love” performance featured a near-kiss, sparking backlash despite their choreographed tease. Fans slammed Smith, 55, amid his ongoing separation from Jada Pinkett Smith.
Steamy Stage Moment
Smith and Martínez, 39, leaned in close during their duet, pulling back just shy of a kiss—twice. She later tugged him nearer, fueling the fire at Miami’s Kaseya Center. Martínez posted the clip on Instagram, quoting their song’s longing lyrics, while fans cried foul.
Comments raged online, with one calling Smith’s vibe post-“slap” incident trash. Another joked Jada, 53, might storm the stage. For many, the planned bit crossed a line, even as entertainment.
Separation Shadows Performance
Smith and Jada, married since 1997, split in 2016 but stay tight, per PEOPLE sources. He’s called her his “ride-or-die,” yet they live apart. Martínez’s Instagram hug—legs around Smith—stirred more buzz, though neither star addressed the uproar.
Both shared event snaps online, letting the moment simmer. The “Fresh Prince” alum’s bold move marks a rare public spark since his quieter years. For now, fans split on whether it’s art or a jab at Jada.
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