Comedian Chris Rock finds himself once again entangled in the ongoing drama surrounding the marriage of Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
This time, it’s due to Jada’s revelations in her tell-all book, and Rock is said to be deeply frustrated by the situation.
The saga began at the 2016 Oscars when Rock, who was hosting the event, made a joke about Jada’s shaved head, referencing the film “G.I. Jane.”
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This joke didn’t sit well with Will Smith, who slapped Rock across the face live on stage. The incident garnered significant media attention and became a defining moment in Oscar history.
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Fast forward to the present, and Jada Pinkett Smith has released her tell-all book, where she dropped another bombshell. In the book, she claims that Chris Rock once asked her out on a date during a period when she and Will were facing divorce rumors.
This revelation has pulled Chris Rock back into the ongoing saga of the Smiths’ marriage, frustrating the comedian.
Sources close to Rock have stated that he wishes Jada would refrain from discussing him in her public statements.
The insider revealed, “Chris is over it and would actually love for her to keep his name out of her damn mouth.”
In her book, Jada clarified the 2016 Oscars incident, suggesting that there was a misunderstanding between her and Chris Rock, and she didn’t intend to offend him. She expressed a desire for peace and resolution.
The ongoing involvement of Chris Rock in the Smiths’ marital turmoil has reignited public interest in this longstanding saga. Despite Rock’s desire to distance himself from the situation, it appears that the drama continues to play out in the public eye.
