Will Smith had a rather spicy performance with India Martínez
Will Smith is apparently being blasted by viewers for an ‘inappropriate’ performance on stage with a Spanish dancer.
At the Premio Lo Nuestro awards in Miami on February 20, the 56-year-old Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star, Will Smith, appeared to get a little too cozy with 39-year-old singer India Martínez during their performance of their new track First Love.
As the pair captivated the crowd with their powerful duet, they shared a tender moment that had fans talking — a heartfelt hug followed by a near kiss on stage, blurring the lines between professional and personal connection.
Eagle-eyed fans couldn’t miss the chemistry between Will Smith and India Martínez, with some pointing out that the actor appeared to place his hand on the Spanish flamenco singer’s bottom during their on-stage performance.
The flirtatious vibes didn’t stop there. Off-stage, Martínez shared a candid photo of herself wrapped around Smith, hugging him with her legs around his waist, while the Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It hitmaker grinned back. The intimate moment sparked even more speculation about their connection. Fans are now wondering: Was it just a passionate performance to amplify the song, or is there something more between the two?
The moment quickly sparked a heated debate on Twitter, with viewers speculating whether Will Smith and India Martínez are more than just co-stars, especially in light of Smith’s complicated relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith. Some fans accused the actor of “feeling up” Martínez and found the intimate gesture “inappropriate” and “controversial.”
One disappointed fan on Instagram wrote, “Inappropriate. Even if it is ‘entertainment.'” However, many were quick to come to Smith’s defense, celebrating his return to the spotlight with joy. “Will Smith is out here enjoying life,” one fan commented, while another snapped back at critics, saying, “Let the man have his fun.” Despite the mixed reactions, it’s clear the performance left a lasting impression.
“Doesn’t Will Smith kiss people on-screen while acting? Do people not understand performance and showmanship?” one fan tweeted in defense of the actor.
The flirtatious moment between Smith and Martínez raised eyebrows, especially considering Smith is still technically married to Jada Pinkett Smith. However, the couple made headlines in 2023 when they revealed they’ve been separated “for years,” shocking many fans.
Their nearly 30-year marriage, which includes two children, Jaden and Willow, has been the subject of public scrutiny. The pair have been open about their struggles, including Pinkett Smith’s affair with family friend August Alsina in 2020.
In her memoir, Worthy, Pinkett Smith initially referred to their separation as a “divorce,” but later clarified that it was “not a divorce on paper,” adding another layer to the already complex relationship.
Despite their ongoing separation, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith insist they are still committed to working on their relationship. Over the years, the couple has continued to support one another publicly, including during the infamous Oscars incident in 2022 when Smith slapped Chris Rock in defense of Pinkett Smith, who had been the target of a joke about her shaved head.
The shocking moment, which became an internet sensation, saw Smith stride to the stage and strike Rock while shouting, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth.” In the aftermath of the event, Pinkett Smith described it as a pivotal moment in their relationship, even referring to it as the “holy slap.”
Speaking to Extra, Pinkett Smith, now 53, explained that it was during that moment she realized she would never leave Smith’s side, despite years of questioning their future together. “I didn’t go in there as his wife, but I was leaving as his wife,” she reflected, showcasing the depth of their bond despite the challenges they face.
