Will Smith’s ex-wife, Sheree Zampino, has reportedly “slipped” from a 2022 Academy Awards party after the actor punched Chris Rock during Sunday’s ceremony.
“She left. She’s hanging out with him and the family tonight,” Kyle Richards, 53, told Extra on the red carpet at the 2022 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar party.
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star told the outlet that she was seated next to Zampino, 54, at the star-studded viewers’ party when the controversial moment aired on live television.
When asked if the “RHOBH” newcomer had any facial reactions, Richards said she couldn’t recall anything notable.
“To be honest, we were confused. Now I’m starting to think it was real,” Richards said. “We were honestly just so shocked.”
Will Smith’s ex-wife, Sheree Zampino, supported him after he took home the Best Actor award for his role in King Richard. shereezampino/Instagram
Richards explained that like many others, she was “confused” as to whether the slap was real or staged.
“It’s a bit disappointing like, you’re nominated for an Oscar, take it easy, be proud … Don’t spoil it by adding that into the mix,” she said, adding that Smith and Rock “stole the show.” to have.”
Zampino celebrated Smith’s win with the rest of her family. Ron Galella Collection via Getty
However, Zampino only seemed happy for her ex. She later took to Instagram to share a photo of herself posing with Smith after his big win.
“Epic night! Congrats again – if 1 wins, we all win! #family1st,” she captioned it.
Zampino, Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith all get along well. ABC via Getty Images
Zampino – who will make her “RHOBH” debut as “Friend of” in season 12 – was married to Smith, 53, from 1992 to 1995. They have a 29-year-old son named Trey.
Zampino is on good terms with Smith and has a warm relationship with his second wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and their two children: Jaden, 23, and Willow, 21.
Smith slapped Rock after making fun of Pinkett Smith’s bald head. REUTERS
Smith made headlines during Sunday’s Academy Awards when he took to the stage and slapped Rock, 57, in the face after comedian Pinkett mocked Smith’s bald head. The Red Table Talk host, 50, has been vocal about her struggles with alopecia, which causes hair loss.
Smith then tearfully apologized to the Academy and his fellow contestants while accepting the Oscar for Best Actor.
Later that night at the Vanity Fair afterparty, Sean “Diddy” Combs confirmed exclusively to Page Six that Rock and Smith had worked things out.