Will Smith raised eyebrows after a flirtatious, fake-out kiss with singer India Martínez during a performance at the 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, sparking mixed reactions online and reigniting public interest in his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith.

Will Smith found himself at the center of controversy after a sizzling performance with Spanish singer India Martínez at the 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards.

The duo, who collaborated on their romantic Valentine’s Day song “First Love,” performed the track live at the event, leaving fans buzzing over the intense chemistry between them.

During the performance, Smith, 56, and Martínez, 39, engaged in a flirtatious and sensual choreography that included an almost-kiss, sparking immediate reactions from both fans and critics alike.

The moment that caused the most discussion occurred when Martínez, in the middle of their duet, leaned in close to Smith. At first, she placed her hand on his face, drawing them nearer as though about to kiss.

However, she moved past him, leaving Smith with puckered lips in what seemed like a playful tease. The scene was repeated later in the performance, this time with Martínez pulling Smith even closer, their faces nearly touching.

As it appeared they were about to kiss, Martínez pulled away, creating a dramatic “fake-out” moment that left the audience both captivated and perplexed.

The intimate onstage moment quickly made waves on social media, with Martínez sharing a behind-the-scenes clip of the performance on Instagram.

In the post, she included lyrics from their song, “I want that first passion / I want them first hugs / I want them hard cries / I want that FIRST LOVE,” alongside the caption “Otra perspectiva, misma pasión!!” (Another perspective, same passion!!).

Smith reshared the post, seemingly enjoying the attention, though the performance sparked a variety of reactions from viewers.

Some expressed disapproval, with one commenter calling it “inappropriate” and another joking that they were “waiting for Jada to come out from left stage and smack the s— outta her for kissing her man.”

Others defended the performance, noting that it was just an artistic display of chemistry between two performers. One user argued, “Only thing I see is a nice performance on stage. So what does this have to do with Jada again?”

Despite the differing opinions, it was clear that the performance had captured the public’s attention, largely due to the longstanding public interest in Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s relationship.

Their marriage has often been a topic of discussion, especially following Pinkett Smith’s 2023 revelation that they had been living separately since 2016, though they have no plans for divorce.

Smith and Martínez’s performance seemed to add fuel to the fire of speculation surrounding the couple, with some fans questioning the appropriateness of such an intimate moment between Smith and another woman.

However, others emphasized that the performance was merely a theatrical expression, pointing out that celebrities, particularly those in the entertainment industry, often share onstage chemistry as part of their craft.

For Will Smith, the incident added another layer of intrigue to his public persona, as he continues to navigate his personal and professional life in the spotlight.

The performer and actor, who made headlines for his Oscar slap in 2022, has been focusing on rebuilding his career while also addressing the complexities of his marriage.

Despite the controversies, he and Jada Pinkett Smith have remained united in their commitment to each other, with both publicly stating that they are “staying together forever.”

While the reaction to the performance at Premio Lo Nuestro was mixed, it’s clear that both Smith and Martínez knew how to capture the audience’s attention.

Whether their onstage moment was purely for show or a more genuine display of chemistry, it was undeniably one of the evening’s most talked-about highlights.

As for Will Smith, this performance—like many others in his long and varied career—only adds to the ongoing story of his journey, both onstage and in his personal life.

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