Will Smith’s Birthday Tribute to Ex-Wife Sheree Zampino Has Chris Rock Feeling a Way

Will Smith shouted out his ex-wife Sheree Zampino for her birthday, and the ode led Chris Rock to chime in on the atypical love fest between the former spouses.

“Happy Bday, @shereezampino. #BestBabyMamaEver! 🙂 I Love You, Ree-Ree,” Smith captioned a throwback photo of himself, Zampino and their son, Trey, as a baby. Zampino celebrated her 51st birthday on Friday, Nov. 16.

Will Smith

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She was very thankful for the tribute and even shouted out to Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith, writing, “Awwwwwwwww…thank you baby daddy!!!!! I love you back! And thank you @treysmith0011 for being the reason we came together. And to @jadapinkettsmith for being an understanding, secure and absolutely AMAZING wife, mother, Bonus-mom and Co-parenting partner!❤️”

Will Smith

The post drew lots of responses from fans, too. They took varying sides on the former couple’s virtual lovefest.

“yea all 3 of them defiantly must be f—ing ain’t no way this is possible😂😂😂

“this is 🙌🏽 #goals.”

“Your wife really don’t want you to be on child support #powercouple 💪🏾”

“What no no no no no n—a.”

“Maybe they have an understanding because unlike y’all sorry baby daddies that cheated on y’all with they current girlfriend they were actually separated before he got in another relationship.”

Yet the biggest comment came from Chris Rock who summed it up by writing, “Wow. You have a very understanding wife.”

Will Smith

That led fans to weigh in once again.

“@chrisrock Rightttt 🤣”

“@chrisrock my thoughts every time lol.”

“@chrisrock right cuz I’ll b damned 🤷🏽‍♀️🙄😂🤔”

“@chrisrock he worded it right, because @jadapinkettsmith is his ‘Wife’ not his Babymama. Salute to @willsmith 💪🏽💪🏽”

“@chrisrock I’m pretty sure Will gets to do whatever he wants I mean he is a boss and a living legend! 🐐🐐”

“@chrisrock take it from me …..a man can f— a woman and tell another woman I love you in the same day! Lol.”

 

 

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