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Kirsten McStay

Who is Jada Pinkett Smith and why does she shave her head?

Last night Will Smith caused controversy by slapping Oscars host Chris Rock in the face after he made a joke about his wife.

People all over the world have been talking about the incident and Will Smith's actions have divided many opinions.

Will has since apologised for his actions.

When he was named the Best Actor for King Richard, he used his acceptance speech to apologise.

He said: "I want to apologise to the Academy, I want to apologise to all my fellow nominees."

The star appeared to be tearful as he made his speech for what was his first ever Oscars win.

He added: "This is a beautiful moment and I'm not crying for winning an award, it's not about winning an award for me, it's about being able to shine a light on all of the people.

"Art imitates life, I look like the crazy father, just like they said about Richard Williams, but love will make you do crazy things."

After paying a beautiful tribute to his mother and other members of his family he added: "Thank you for this honour, thank you for this moment...I hope the Academy invites me back."

But who is Jada Pinkett Smith?

Jada is an actress and has starred in movies such as The Matrix, The Nutty Professor, Angel Has Fallen and Bad Moms.

In 2002, she formed a metal band called Wicked Wisdom.

Actors Trey Smith and Jaden Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, singer Willow Smith and actor Will Smith (Getty)

Jada married Will in 1997 and they are parents to two children, Jaden and Willow, while Jada is also step-mum to Will's son Trey from a previous relationship.

The incident

Oscars host Chris Rock joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's buzzcut, quipping: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2."

Noticing that his wife was visibly upset by the remark, the actor walked up to the stage and slapped the presenter, before returning to his seat and shouting: "Keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth."

Will appeared to take offence to Chris Rock's comments (REUTERS)

The joke Chris made was a reference to the 1997 movie G.I Jane - which starred Demi Moore sporting a buzzcut similar to Jada's.

Why does Jada shave her head?

Jada was first diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in 2018 and has previously opened up about her decision to shave her head.

She said on her Facebook show Red Table Talk: "For me, it was a mixture of a spiritual calling and also going, 'At some point, your hairline is going to be back here...so we might as well just do it now'."

The stunning actress looked so good with her head shaved that she inspired her daughter Willow and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris to rock the look too.

Jada went public with her affair with singer August Alsina, 27, which flourished during a difficult patch in her marriage to the Hollywood actor four and a half years ago (Facebook)

Saying Willow "made her do it", she posed up alongside her daughter as they both proudly showed off their new looks.

Jada wrote alongside the image: "Willow made me do it because it was time to let go BUT … my 50’s are bout to be Divinely lit with this shed."

Jada and Will on the red carpet (Getty Images)

And Willow shared the same snap, writing: "A gift is pure when it is given from the heart to the right person at the right time and at the right place, and when we expect nothing in return."

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