In a candid revelation, Jada Pinkett Smith has shared that she and her husband, Will Smith, have been living separate lives since 2016. While they technically remain married, their romantic relationship has been on hold for seven years. This surprising disclosure comes just a week before Jada’s tell-all memoir, “Worthy,” hits the shelves.
The couple, who wed in 1997, made headlines for all the wrong reasons last year when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. The incident occurred after Rock made a joke about Jada’s alopecia, a condition causing hair loss, which didn’t sit well with Smith.
During the infamous Oscars incident, Will shouted, “Keep my wife’s name out of your mouth,” before physically confronting Rock on the live stage. Now, in the lead-up to the release of her memoir, Jada Pinkett Smith has chosen to open up about her ongoing marriage, which exists on paper but not in practice.
In an interview with US television journalist Hoda Kotb, Jada revealed that since 2016, she and Will have been living separate lives. They’ve been keeping up a facade, as she described it, of a life they were no longer truly living. There were several stages in their marriage where they contemplated separation and living their lives apart.
Interestingly, Jada Pinkett Smith also considered legal divorce but couldn’t bring herself to follow through with it. She made a solemn promise that divorce wouldn’t be an option, vowing to work through their issues. This commitment to each other’s growth and their deep love has kept them from officially ending their marriage.
The couple doesn’t intend to legally divorce anytime soon. They’ve been engaged in some serious introspection and personal development together. The upcoming memoir and Jada’s interview with Hoda Kotb offer a glimpse into the complexities of their relationship.
Regarding the Oscars incident, Jada disclosed that they were at the event as a family, not as a couple. She didn’t initially realize the confrontation between Smith and Rock was real. It wasn’t until Will returned to his seat that she understood it wasn’t a scripted act.
As the revelations surface, it becomes evident that there’s more to their story than meets the eye. While the couple had kept their living arrangement a secret, they now seem ready to share their journey with the world.
As for Will Smith’s response, he has remained tight-lipped on social media. He is, however, set to launch a podcast, “Class of ’88,” which doesn’t appear to address this issue.
The Oscars incident led to a 10-year ban from the Academy Awards for Will Smith, although he later apologized to Chris Rock and the viewers. In contrast, Chris Rock has been relatively silent on his social media, and he had initially mentioned that he was processing the incident after the ceremony.
With Pinkett Smith’s memoir soon to be released and more of their story yet to be unveiled, there’s undoubtedly a lot more to this tale. Their journey of separation, personal growth, and love will continue to capture the public’s attention and spark discussions.
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