Angry Jaden Smith captured on camera in Paris almost two years after his father Will Smith’s Oscars smack
On Tuesday, Jaden Smith emerged from Maxim’s, a restaurant in Paris, looking perturbed.
The 26-year-old rapper and actor was seen in a video shouting, «Where’s my f**king bag-where’s my bag?» as he exited the posh venue on Tuesday, over 2.5 years after his father Will Smith’s historic slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
On Tuesday, he wore low-rise, baggy black slacks, black shoes, and a black leather coat with fur trimmings and no undershirt. He was seen leaving the establishment wearing several necklaces and getting into a black car. During the trip, the 25-year-old ex-girlfriend of the Malibu, California resident was also seen chatting with him and among a group of pals.
According to its own description, Maxim’s is «a historically significant landmark,» «a symbolic location of Art Nouveau, French cuisine,» and «the most important gathering place for many international celebrities.»
Will, 56, and Jada Pinkett Smith, 53, are the parents of Jaden, who was previously photographed at the Louis Vuitton Paris Spring-Summer 2025 presentation during Paris Fashion Week.
The actor from Karate Kid was among several celebrities who attended the fashion event. He was previously seen carrying a distinctive bag created by the upscale designer.Stars from The Pursuit of Happyness, including Zendaya, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Jurnee Smollett, Cate Blanchett, and Alicia Vikander, were spotted sitting in the front row.
Jaden posted a poster on August 25 featuring his image and the words, «2024: A Case Study Of The Long Term Effects Of Young Love,» hinting at a new project that is arriving later this month. October 18
Jaden, whose studio albums include CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3, Erys (2019), and Syre (2017), declined to openly respond to questions from High Snobiety regarding the impending release of a new album.»What album?» he asked, going on to explain how he was going to tackle his next studio endeavors.
Jaden remarked, «I’m just trying to carry on the story.» That’s the main thing that matters. This case study examines the enduring consequences of adolescent love.
And I have been pondering on my own life experiences and all that has happened to me. I’m prepared to begin sharing what I’ve discovered at this point.
Jaden has been away from his father Will’s controversial episode at the 2022 Oscars—where Will slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head—for more than two years.
«Jada, I love you, G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it!» exclaimed Rock. was alluding to the 1997 film in which Demi Moore wore a head scarlet. (Pinkett Smith has been diagnosed with the hair loss condition alopecia.)
The crowd was left in disbelief as Will stormed onto the stage, slapped Rock, went back to his seat, and twice yelled at him, «Keep my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth!»
Later that night, Will Smith apologized to the Academy and the other nominees in his acceptance speech following his win for Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of tennis great Richard Williams in King Richard. However, he made no mention of Rock.
Following the incident, Smith expressed regret on several times and announced his resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in advance of receiving a 10-year Oscar ban.
Smith claimed that his spouse «had nothing to do with» his attack on Rock in an apology he made public in July 2022 regarding the incident in an internet video.
«I made a decision on my own based on my personal experiences and my past with Chris,» he declared. «I want to apologize to my family and kids for the heat I’ve caused for all of us.»
He went on, ‘I’ve reached out to Chris, and the response that I get is that he’s not ready to talk, but he will get in touch when he is. I shall thus apologize to you, Chris. I’m available for a conversation whenever you’re ready, and my behavior was inappropriate.