Controversy surrounds The Batman star Zoë Kravitz after an incident involving her comments about the 2022 Oscars, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, led to the resurfacing of allegations of inappropriate behavior towards The Karate Kid star Jaden Smith.
Zoe Kravitz Accident
While rumors on social media suggested that Kravitz had been involved in a recent accident, it is important to clarify that she is safe and has not been involved in any harmful incidents. Instead, the term “accident” has been used by netizens to refer to a controversial moment from her past that has come back to light.
A tweet by user @ZozuJoestar has rekindled the controversy, garnering over 22 million views and 119,000 likes. The tweet reads: [Zoë Kravitz] had one of the greatest runs of all time before that tragic accident.
The “accident” in question refers to comments Kravitz made during a 2013 interview with V Magazine alongside Transformers: Age of Extinction star Nicola Peltz. At the time, Kravitz, then 24 years old, reflected on her interactions with Jaden Smith, who was only 14.
Kravitz expressed her amazement at Smith’s personality and appearance, admitting that she had to “check [herself]” due to his age. She remarked: There were moments that I was hanging out with Jaden and thinking, I can’t believe you’re 14, I have to check myself, like what I say to you. He has so much personality and so much swag, he is so much cooler than I am. And he’s so handsome, I was always like, When you’re older, you know, we’ll hang out…Nope, that’s inappropriate, you’re 14.
Fans have criticized these comments as inappropriate, considering Smith was a minor. These quotes resurfaced in 2022 after Kravitz shared her thoughts on Will Smith’s slap incident at the 94th Academy Awards. Kravitz posted on Instagram, seemingly criticizing the event: Here is a picture of my dress at the award show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.
she had one of the greatest runs of all time before that tragic accident 💔💔🕊️ https://t.co/EXkQedvo2F
— IG:(Jozujoestar) 🇵🇦 (@JozuJoestar) June 25, 2024
She followed with another post: And here is a photo of my dress at the party after the show where we are seemingly shouting profanities and assaulting people on stage now.
While some supported Kravitz’s stance, she faced significant backlash, leading to the resurfacing of her 2013 interview comments. Screenshots of the interview circulated online, with many perceiving her remarks about Smith as predatory.
zoe kravitz also a predator btw pic.twitter.com/LlZeqvTP5j
— moon 🌙🇵🇸 (@ohmygrluvr) March 29, 2022
Despite the backlash, Kravitz has not publicly addressed her past comments about Jaden Smith. Fans and critics alike have urged her to acknowledge and apologize for her remarks, but she has remained silent on the matter.
The controversy has continued to affect Kravitz’s career, with some netizens suggesting that her criticism of Will Smith at the Oscars and her past comments about Jaden Smith have had a lasting negative impact on her public image. The incident remains a hot topic on social media, as people discuss the implications and consequences of her words.
As the discussion around Kravitz’s past comments and her stance on the Oscars incident continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the actress will address these issues moving forward. For now, the controversy serves as a reminder of the complex and often unforgiving nature of public scrutiny.