Willow Smith was pictured out with her rumored boyfriend, singer De’Wayne, on Thursday in Malibu, California, as her father Will Smith continues to face scrutiny for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.
The 21-year-old singer wore a hoodie and looked relatively upbeat as she enjoyed a date with De’Wayne, 26, who was seen puffing on a vape.
Her father Will, 53, is still dealing with fallout of assaulting Chris, 57, live onstage in a foul-mouthed attack after the comedian made light of Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head comparing her to G.I. Jane.
Keep calm and carry on: Willow Smith steps out with her singer beau De’Wayne on Thursday in Malibu… as father Will Smith continues to face scrutiny over slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars
After the incident, Willow posted a quote shared by motivational speaker Jay Shetty that read: You know who’s going through a lot right now? Literally everyone. Just be kind.’
Her response seemed to be on the same page as her mother’s, as Jada posted on her social media following the drama: ‘This is a season for healing and I’m here for it.’
Willow – who has talked previously about identifying as bisexual, pansexual, and queer – is yet to confirm the status of her relationship with singer De’Wayne Jackson, but the pair have been spotted on numerous romantic outings together.
Romance: Willow is yet to confirm the status of her relationship with singer De’Wayne Jackson, but the pair have been spotted on numerous romantic outings together
After the incident, Willow posted a quote shared by motivational speaker Jay Shetty that read: You know who’s going through a lot right now? Literally everyone. Just be kind.’
The singer was first pictured after the event with her father as they celebrated his win for Best Actor at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, where Will was seen dancing to his 1999 pop banger Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.
Smith faced further criticism for that public display, as many felt it was inappropriate given he had just assaulted someone live onstage in front of a global audience.
Despite his joyous night of celebrating as if nothing had happened, a day later he apologized for slapping Chris, saying his behavior was ‘unacceptable and inexcusable’ and left him ’embarrassed’.
Will Smith SLAPS Chris Rock at the Oscars over joke about Jada
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars on Sunday, after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. On Monday, Smith apologized
The I Am Legend actor wrote in an Instagram post that he was ’embarrassed’ by his actions, which shocked the ceremony attendees, producers and viewers.
‘Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive,’ he wrote.
‘My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.
‘I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.’
Party on: Jada, Willow, Will, Jaden and Trey all partied at the Vanity Fair event after the assault took place
