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Will Smith’s Career & Marriage in Jeopardy: Can a Karaoke Comeback Save Him?

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While sauntering across the stage and planting a feigned kiss on a stylish, youthful vocalist, it seemed he was attempting to relive his past as a popular young hip-hop artist. However, his mature physique (often referred to as a “dad bod”) and overt display of bravado failed to deceive anyone.

56-year-old Will Smith is attempting to revive his music career, but his recent performance at the Premio Lo Nuestro award show in Miami has been compared to an unfortunate “dad singing karaoke with a tipsy local woman,” with some critics going so far as to say he’s reaching his “Elvis period.

Ever since the actor unexpectedly assaulted Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars by slapping him in the face, his personal life and professional career have been experiencing a significant decline.

Additionally, he experienced a demanding weight loss process following the widespread sharing of a picture that depicted him at his most unfit state – during the decline of his professional success following the incident at the Oscars where he delivered a slap.

Once more, it seems that Will has attracted notice due to a seemingly flirtatious and possibly lip-locked moment with India Martinez, aged 39, while performing ‘First Love’ at the Premio Lo Nuestro awards ceremony in Miami on February 20th.

After the release of the £28 million film “Emancipation” in which he starred, reports suggest that it did not fare well at the box office in 2022. This has left his acting career struggling to find its footing, as if lost in the vast expanse beyond the cinema screen.

The heated video has stirred up debate, as Will Smith and his spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith, have been navigating marital issues since their split in 2023, following the revelation of Jada’s affair with a close family friend, August Alsina, in 2020.

It’s clear that the unique structure of Will’s marital life has likely played a significant role in his dramatic career decline, along with some doubtful choices he’s made.

Here, TopMob takes a look inside the A-list’s tragic decline in Hollywood.

New controversial video 

During their duet, Will and India became quite passionate, wrapping their arms around each other and it seemed they exchanged a kiss. Additionally, there was an instance where it looked like he touched her lower back area while performing together.

More genuine photos from behind the scenes show India leaping into Will’s embrace and looping her legs around his torso.

The show left fans astonished, prompting them to criticize the rapper for his “unsuitable” and “poorly judged” actions.

One individual commented: “‘This is terrible,'” while another responded with: “It’s unsuitable, regardless of whether it’s labeled as ‘entertainment.’

‘It seemed as if a man, perhaps someone’s father, was singing karaoke with a slightly inebriated local woman, or he acted as though he had lost track of his surroundings and ended up putting his arms around her.’

Others defended the star and said he deserved ‘unlimited hall passes’ following Jada’s affair.

The fans expressed their lack of shock at the multiple instances where Jada has humiliated her partner in public.

It’s great news for Will! He’s been through enough hardships, so here’s hoping he gets to enjoy life fully now, as Jada certainly wronged him.

Jada’s affair

The mother-of-two admitted in 2020 that she’d had an affair with singer August Alsina.

In 2020, Jada’s marriage to Will faced intense public scrutiny after she discussed a past relationship she had with Alsina, who is younger than her by 21 years, during an episode of her talk show Red Table Talk. The relationship, which occurred four years prior, was referred to as an ‘entanglement’.

Her split from Will happened in the same year that she had the affair with August.

2020 saw the first public rumors about Jada being romantically involved with August. However, both she and Will initially dismissed these claims, insisting that they were completely unfounded.

During an explosive interview with radio host Angela Yee on June 30 of that particular year, August admitted to having a romantic relationship with Jada and disclosed that he had received Will’s approval for it.

He shared that he recently spoke with Will, and their discussion was prompted by their change from marriage to a life partnership. During this conversation, Will granted him his approval.

For a considerable period of my life, I wholeheartedly invested myself into our relationship. My affection for her was genuine, profound, and heartfelt. I dedicated myself fully to that connection.

I poured all my energy and commitment into it, such that if I were to pass away now, I would be content knowing I completely dedicated myself to someone. Many people don’t experience this kind of self-giving in their lifetime. It wasn’t just nearly fatal; it was – it transformed me fundamentally, making me into a different person. It shattered me.

Next month, Jada had a talk with Will to clarify the speculations about their relationship’s state. As part of her Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk, they chose to record the whole discussion on video.

Jada acknowledged being involved with August, yet clarified that her relationship with Will had already ended during that period.

She told Will, “I’ve moved on,” on that particular episode. Later, as time passed, I found myself in a distinctly different situation with August.

Nevertheless, the duo refuted August’s assertion that Will had granted him approval to court Jada romantically.

Yet, they disagreed with August’s statement that Will had consented to his pursuit of a relationship with Jada.

In an effort to set the record straight on some misconceptions circulating, let me clarify that I am the one and only individual with the authority to grant permission in that specific situation, as I mentioned earlier.

In essence, I believe August was attempting to express not only his current situation being amicable, but also wanting to assure that he isn’t and never was a homewrecker.

Jada clarified that it was their son Jaden who introduced them to August, and she vividly remembered the musician, who was 23 years old then, was gravely ill.

She clarified that the whole situation began because he was seeking assistance, and her intention was to support his well-being, both physically and mentally.

After Jada’s revelation, Will acknowledged: “I had reached my limit with you.” Jada further mentioned that they agreed to spend some time apart.

‘And then what did you do, Jada?’ Will asked, as he urged his wife to keep talking.

‘As time went on, I got into a different type of entanglement with August,’ Jada explained.

When Will asked Jada for more clarity on her use of the term ‘entanglement’, she replied, “Yes, it was a romantic involvement.

She went on to say: “I was experiencing intense discomfort, feeling shattered, and it was through that relationship that I came to understand that true happiness cannot be found externally.

Marriage woes

According to recent reports from People magazine, the actors known for I Am Legend and The Matrix films, who have a son, Jaden, aged 26, and a daughter, Willow, 24, are currently living separately but still maintain some connection in their lives.

The source commented, “Feel free to label it as you see fit.” Simultaneously, another insider disclosed that the couple who tied the knot in 1997 are “still a couple” yet have maintained “separate living spaces for quite some time.

After Jada revealed in 2023 that they’d been apart for seven years starting from 2016, they’ve since then been putting effort into rebuilding their relationship.

In 2023 it was reported that Jada has her own house nearby to Will in Calabasas.

It’s been reported that Will seems a tad disappointed with the current state of Hollywood. However, things might take a turn for the better if he experiences fresh achievements.

For a while now, we’ve been tackling some intense projects side by side. There’s a strong affection between us that has developed, and we’re eager to understand how it will shape our relationship,” she expressed earlier.

In a 2023 interview with The Times, Jada revealed her plans to move back in with Will in the future as she intends to provide care for him since he is growing older.

In an interview on The Today Show in 2023, she opened up about her marital struggles when promoting her memoir Worthy. She shared with host Hoda Kotb that the marriage had drained them of their energy, using the phrase “left them exhausted.

‘I think by the time we got to 2016 we were just exhausted with trying,’ she said on the broadcast.

She clarified that they had both been trapped in our idealized images of who we believed each other should be, which eventually led to their growing apart.

In her book, “Worthy,” Jada refers to their split as being like a divorce, however, she emphasizes that they didn’t actually file any legal documents for the dissolution of their marriage.

‘It was not a divorce on paper. But it was a divorce,’ Jada said.

Oscars slap 

Prior to the reversal of Will’s public image, it had been speculated that he might sell his production firm for an estimated billion dollars, as reported by The Sun.

After Chris cracked a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, it led to an altercation. This incident triggered Will Smith to stride onto the stage, strike the presenter, and exclaim, “Respect my wife’s name, don’t ever mention it like that again.

Later on, it was disclosed that Jada and Will reconnected following the well-known incident where Will slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, as shared by Jada herself.

She confided in Extra, saying, “At that point, I realized I’d be by Will’s side forever, having believed for so long that I wouldn’t.

‘I didn’t go in there as his wife, but I was leaving as his wife,’ she added.

It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how challenging moments seem to intensify our feelings of love? During those tough times, we found ourselves growing even closer. Incredible, isn’t it, how situations can bring about unexpected outcomes like that.

Speaking with Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine, I shared that a myriad of good things emerged following the incident between Will and Chris.

In conversation with Daily Mail’s YOU Magazine, I expressed that some wonderful things unfolded post-Will’s altercation with Chris.

After so many years pondering the possibility of leaving Will, it was that single, jarring moment that made me realize I can’t ever leave him. It’s hard to say where our relationship might stand now if that incident hadn’t transpired.

Following Jada’s public discussion about their marital issues, Will also shared his thoughts on the matter.

In an email made public by the New York Times, he expressed that her remarks about their relationship served as a wake-up call for him. He further noted that she displayed a greater degree of resilience, intelligence, and empathy than he had previously recognized.

According to the actor portraying King Richard, spending over half a lifetime with someone can lead to a form of emotional obliviousness or insensitivity.

‘And you can all too easily lose your sensitivity to their hidden nuances and subtle beauties.’

In his ‘worst shape’ of his life

After a picture of him at his least fit took over social media, actor Will Smith embarked on a challenging weight-loss regimen.

During the filming of “Emancipation,” he shared that the character’s role served as a motivation for him to shed considerable pounds following his posting of a picture displaying a typical ‘dad physique.’

The actor expressed that portraying a character modeled after the historical figure, “Whipped Peter” (a former slave), had a profound impact on him, leading to a significant transformation in his personal life.

In a conversation on Red Table Talk during December 2022, he shared that you might recall him posting a photo showcasing his less athletic figure, often referred to as the “dad bod”.

Initially, I used a photo with a ‘dad bod’ as motivation to shed pounds for Peter. At the outset, I weighed around 225, and during my journey, I managed to get down to 195 pounds on the movie set.

During the initial phase of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, he admitted to consuming food more frequently than he typically does at home. Combined with less physical activity than normal, this resulted in an increase in his body weight.

In May 2021, he posted a picture on Instagram where he’s wearing a casual outfit – a blue, white, and black hoodie with the front open, exposing his bare chest and noticeable abdomen.

‘I’m gonna be real wit yall — I’m in the worst shape of my life,’ he wrote at the time. 

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but echo Will’s passion about shedding pounds, not just for his well-being and contentment, but also because it was a strategic move to convincingly portray a previously oppressed character on screen.

He clarified that losing weight would make it easier for viewers to relate to his character representation in “Emancipation.

He expressed that a significant aspect of what leaves people astonished is the physicality. As an actor, being capable of transforming and controlling one’s body plays a crucial role in helping audiences suspend their disbelief.

I strictly adhered to the usual diet and workout routine to prepare myself for my role, but surprisingly, I kept losing weight even during production. This was largely due to the unsanitary conditions on set.

He confided that spending time in the swamps is not only hot but also unpleasant. Since you’re immersed in the swamp, your hands get dirty, which makes eating with them less appealing.

Instead of turning the initial phase of his weight loss and movie preparations into a private affair, Will decided to share it with the world by creating the YouTube Original Series titled “Best Shape Of My Life.

The episodes showcased how much he had let himself go physically, focusing on his efforts to shed the excess pounds. However, they also explored some deeply troubling aspects of his personal life.

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2025-02-26 15:21

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