On October 10, 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith, 56, in a series of interviews, revealed that she and her husband, Will Smith, 55, have been living separate lives for the past seven years.
The couple, who married in 1997, have been secretly separated since 2016. Exhausted from attempts to mend their relationship, they decided against divorce, honoring a promise Jada made to Will. While they still deeply care for one another, they’ve faced challenges, including Jada’s public admission in 2020 of her relationship with singer August Alsina, 31.
In her recent interviews, Pinkett Smith explained that the couple’s differences, specifically their divergent views on life, contributed to the strain in their relationship. Despite living separate lives, they remain legally married.
Although the couple has faced public scrutiny, especially after Pinkett Smith’s 2020 revelation and Will’s 2022 Oscars altercation with Chris Rock, they have supported each other. Pinkett Smith praised her children for their understanding and support during these challenging times.
Furthermore, Pinkett Smith highlighted in her interviews that they weren’t ready to publicly disclose their separation earlier. They were still figuring out how to maintain their partnership while facing the challenges in their relationship.
As the revelations unfold, both Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith remain focused on their individual paths, continuing to share their journey with their fans and the public.
