Internet reacts as Will Smith appears to kiss Spanish singer India Martínez on stage

Actor and rapper Will Smith performed with India Martinez at the Premio Lo Nuestro awards in Miami on February 20, 2025. The two performed their song First Love from his recent album of the same name. However, the performance has made headlines because of a clip that shows the two artists appearing to kiss on the stage.

It is unverifiable at the time of publishing the story whether the moment genuinely happened, or if it was a part of the performance’s theatrics. Moreover, it could possibly appear as a kiss because of the camera’s angle. Nevertheless, social media users couldn’t withhold their opinions to the reported incident that is the latest to train the spotlight on Will Smith. Read on to know a few reactions from netizens.

“He might technically be married, but we all know that he ain’t really married,” a person wrote, noting that Smith was separated from his wife, Jada.

“That’s not a smooching. It’s just an entanglement,” a social media user pointed out.

“No… not even a peck,” a netizen reacted.

Many X users pointed out that it was a part of the performance, as others expressed disbelief about the alleged kiss between Will Smith and India Martinez.

“This is a performance. No different than an on screen kiss or s*x scene,” an online commentator noted.

“He deserves to be happy Let him do whatever,” an internet user wrote.

“HE DIDN’T KISS HER Y’ALL BLIND OR SUM????” a person opined.

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Will Smith and his wife are reportedly separated but not divorced

According to a BBC report from October 12, 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith shared that she and Will Smith had lived separately since 2016. Although they led separate lives for years, they were not ready to announce it publicly until 2023. She admitted they had reached a point of exhaustion in trying to make their marriage work, but had no plans to divorce.

In a People magazine piece from 2024, it was mentioned that Jada reflected on the 2022 Oscars incident between Will and Chris Rock, saying it brought her unexpected clarity. She nearly skipped the event but called it the "holy slap" because it led to positive realizations. That moment helped her see that, despite years of uncertainty, she would always stand by Smith.

According to People, in a November 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith opened up about a difficult period in their relationship, which began after a heated argument at Jada's 40th birthday party in 2011. He explained that they had to shift their perspective, realizing that happiness had to come from within rather than relying on each other to fill emotional gaps.

As they marked 20 years of marriage, Will Smith shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, comparing love to gardening. He expressed that true love was about supporting and nurturing a partner’s growth rather than seeking validation for oneself.

His post emphasized listening, giving, and allowing freedom in a relationship, ending with a tribute to Jada as his "queen."