Will Smith was criticized for being 'too intimate' with the female singer on stage.

Actor Will Smith, who is still married, caused controversy after hugging and kissing singer India Martinez at a music awards ceremony in Miami, Florida, on February 20.

Will Smith and India Martinez appear to kiss on stage.

Will Smith performed First Love with Spanish singer India Martinez on stage at the Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards. Near the end of the performance, the two artists hugged and almost kissed each other. Behind-the-scenes photos showed India Martinez jumping up to hug Will Smith, leaving fans stunned.

The video was shared by the 39-year-old singer on Instagram with a caption quoting the lyrics of her and Will's song: "I want that first passion. I want those first hugs. I want those loud cries. I want that first love."

Many commented that Will Smith, 56,'s actions were inappropriate. "It was like Will forgot where he was and ran to hug her," one wrote. Another compared the Aladdin actor to "a dad singing karaoke with a drunk local woman." "Will overdid it," "The action was inappropriate even though it was supposed to be entertainment," the audience criticized.

However, some fans defended Will Smith, saying he deserved his freedom after his wife publicly admitted to cheating with young singer August Alsina in 2020. "Come on, she's embarrassed him so many times," one person defended him. "He's an actor and he's kissed a lot of co-stars. It's his job," another explained.

Will Smith is still married to actress Jada Pinkett Smith, despite living separately for many years. In 2023, Jada revealed that she and her husband had been separated since 2016, living in separate homes but still close as a family. The actress said that neither she nor Will wanted a divorce and were trying to find a way forward for their relationship.

Will Smith carries co-star India Martinez backstage.

Last November, Will Smith and his wife were seen hugging affectionately while having dinner at home. The couple still looked like a happy couple. In May, Jada attended the premiere of Bad Boys: Ride or Die with their children, actor Jaden Smith and singer Willow Smith.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith married in 1997 after three years of dating. They have two children, Jaden Smith, born in 1998, and Willow, born in 2000. The Smiths have always been close-knit, and the couple was once considered one of the strongest couples in Hollywood. However, in 2020, Jada shocked the world when she confessed on a talk show that she had an affair with singer August, who is 21 years her junior. In October 2023, the actress explained that she dated August while she was separated from Will Smith.

Will Smith and his wife go out to dinner in Calabasas, California, November 7, 2024.