The 2022 Oscars will likely go down in pop culture history as one of the most shocking.

Some thought Will was an overprotective husband who was sensitive to his wife’s condition.

However, we now know that there is a deeper history between the Smiths and Rock.

Jada Pinkett-Smith and Chris Rock together

During an interview withPeoplein October 2023, Jada revealed that Rock asked her out on a date.

And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce.

And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Chris Rock

He was like, ‘Well, aren’t you and Will getting a divorce?’

I was like, ‘No.

Chris, those are just rumors,'" Jada recounted.

Jada Pinkett-Smith and Chris Rock together

It’s unknown whether or not Rock’s date request was before or after the Smiths secret separation 2016.

“He was appalled.

And he profusely apologized, and that was that,” Jada shared with People.

Rock has not told his side of the date story.

However, he’s reportedly not pleased with Jada revealing their awkward exchange.