In a shocking revelation, Jada Pinkett Smith has shared with the world that her marriage to Will Smith has been in limbo for more than six years, news that has left her fans and the entertainment industry stunned.
Jada Pinkett Smith, actress and presenter, has revealed in a preview of her next television special a secret that she has kept private for more than half a decade. According to Pinkett Smith, she and Will Smith have been living "completely separate" lives since 2016.
Pinkett Smith admitted that the decision to keep their separation secret was a deliberate choice. In his own words, they did not feel "ready yet" to make their situation public. Throughout these years, the couple has been working on finding a way to move forward, however, it has not been easy.
The couple, who married in 1997, have been the subject of constant scrutiny and media attention throughout their relationship. This attention intensified after it was revealed in 2020 that Jada Pinkett Smith had been romantically involved with singer August Alsina. This news, which Pinkett Smith herself confirmed on her show "Red Table Talk" with Will Smith, shed light on the difficulties the couple was facing at the time.
Later, during the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony, Will Smith starred in a moment that left the world stunned by slapping presenter Chris Rock right on stage. The cause of Smith's violent reaction was a joke about the baldness of Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia. This episode marked a breaking point in the couple's relationship and sparked speculation about the state of their marriage.
In her interview with Hoda Kotb, Pinkett Smith explained that her marriage fractured due to "a lot of things." As time progressed, they both realized that they were exhausted from trying to maintain a relationship that no longer made them happy. Despite the difficulties, Jada Pinkett Smith confessed that she had "made a promise" that there would never be a reason for her and Will Smith to divorce and that she had so far been unable to break that promise.
This surprising revelation from Jada Pinkett Smith raises many questions about the future of her relationship with Will Smith. Although they are not legally divorced, it appears that they have been living independent lives for over six years. The couple, who have shared numerous experiences and challenges throughout their career and personal lives, now face the difficult task of redefining their relationship.
Jada Pinkett Smith is set to release her upcoming memoir, "Worthy," on October 17, in which she promises to share more details about her life, career and marriage. However, the news of her separation has already left her fans and the general public eager to find out more about this surprising revelation.
