Zoë Kravitz, known for her roles in films like Mad Max and Fantastic Beasts, had a thriving career, starring in major franchises and receiving praise for her performances in various shows and movies. In 2022, she joined Robert Pattinson as Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
However, things went south for her after the actress commented on the 2022 Academy Awards incident involving Will Smith. Her move backfired, especially after her previous comments about Smith’s son Jaden Smith resurfaced, where she appeared to be making suggestive remarks towards The Karate Kid star.
Zoë Kravitz’s Controversial Remarks About Jaden Smith
Following the 2022 Oscar incident, where Will Smith took the stage to slap the comedian Chris Rock, it became a major topic of discussion. The Batman actress Zoë Kravitz also took the liberty to weigh in on the situation.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, the actress referred to the Oscars ceremony as “the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.” However, her snarky remarks at the Oscar-winning actor led to a backlash, prompting a resurgence of attention to her past controversies.
And people did find one such unpleasant anecdote from her 2013 interview with V Magazine. In her interview, the actress, who was 24 at the time, discussed her interactions with her former co-star, Jaden Smith, who was 14 at the time.
“There were moments that I was hanging out with Jaden,” she said, via Just Jared, before adding, “I can’t believe you’re 14, I have to check myself, like what I say to you.” The Big Little Lies actress also complimented his personality and appearance.
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 hangout…Nope, that’s inappropriate, you’re 14
Her remarks about the After Earth star sparked a huge backlash. While the actress has since come out to address her remarks about the 2022 Oscars incident, she remained silent on her comments about Jaden Smith, further fueling criticism and discussions about potential consequences for her Hollywood career.
Zoë Kravitz Continues to Face the Heat For Her Controversial Comments
Zoë Kravitz’s controversial remarks, which resurfaced in 2022, have continued to prompt the backlash against her. An X (Twitter) user recently highlighted the controversy with a tweet, saying, “She had one of the greatest runs of all time before that tragic accident.”
Others, who joined in the conversation, also underscored that the “tragic accident,” in question was her inappropriate comments surrounding the singer-actor. Some also pointed out that Will Smith’s slap has done much more damage to Kravitz’s career, noting the impact the whole issue has had on her career.
Extreme comparisons have also been made, with one user saying, “She and Doctor DisRespect will vibe together so hard,” referencing the Twitch streamer banned for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor.
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 and doctor disrespect will vibe together so hard
— Luna | Tiny Blondie (@Envyluna_) June 25, 2024
chris rock being slapped damaged her career more than it does will smith's
— manmeet (@chaoschella) June 25, 2024
I know she’s kicking herself seeing the success of Zendaya & Taylor Russell cuz that could’ve been her too
— Roy 𐚁 (@ifiwerearoy) June 26, 2024
People who deny it because "she's still working" don't get how popular she was back then. You couldn't escape her face—she was at Zendaya levels. And now, where is she?
— Vikas (@thunderxstorm07) June 26, 2024
The accident of not keeping your mouth shut 💔💔💔💔💔 streets will always remember her for that generational run she had 🫶🏿
— vprince (@musicvprince) June 25, 2024
While the actress has refrained from addressing the controversy, fans noted that the actress does seem to have faced the consequences of her statements, as they said, “I know she’s kicking herself seeing the success of Zendaya & Taylor Russell cuz that could’ve been her too.”
So far, she has one film, Blink Twice, coming up, which is expected to be released this year. She is also expected to reprise her role in the upcoming The Batman 2.
