Oh boy, Will Smith and stages always is a hot topic for obvious reasons. This time the Bad Boys star is making headlines again, for a seemingly sultry moment with Spanish singer India Martinez during a performance at the Premio Lo Nuestro awards in Miami. The 56-year-old actor and musician joined the 39-year-old artist on stage to perform their duet First Love, a track from Smith’s upcoming solo album, Based on a True Story. Mid-performance, the two appeared to share a kiss, sparking widespread speculation and chatter online.
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Whoops. Martinez later shared a clip of the moment on Instagram, captioning it with lyrics from the song: “I want that first passion. I want those first hugs. I want those hard cries. I want that First Love.” The single, released earlier this month, is part of Smith’s first full-length album in over two decades, set to drop in March.
The cute lil’ onstage moment has drawn attention not only for its apparent intimacy but also in light of Smith’s complicated relationship with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The couple, who have been married since 1997, revealed in 2023 that they had been living separately since 2016, though they remain legally married. Despite their unconventional arrangement, they have continued to appear together publicly, including at a Los Angeles dinner in November and the Bad Boys: Ride or Die premiere in May.
Anyways, Jada, 53, has been open about their evolving dynamic. Nice word, right? ICYMI, in an interview with People, she explained, “We’re still figuring it out. We’ve been doing some really deep work together.” She later reiterated her commitment to their relationship on The Drew Barrymore Show, stating, “We’re staying together forever.” Reflecting on the fallout from Will’s infamous Oscars slap in 2022, Jada told Business Insider, “I told him, ‘I’m riding with you. I didn’t come into this as your wife, but I’m leaving as your wife because we have a storm to face together.’ I realized, ‘I can’t walk away from this man. I love him.’”
As the Oscar-winning icon prepares to release his new album, his personal life continues to captivate public interest. The Miami performance with Martinez has only added fuel to the ongoing conversation about his marriage and his journey both personally and professionally. Whether the kiss was part of the act or something more, it’s clear that Will Smith remains a figure of intrigue, both on and off the stage.