Daniel Thompson
Oct 12, 2023 - 05:01

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith Separated for 6 years: The Story Behind the Entanglement

Jada Pinkett Smith reveals that she and husband Will Smith have been living "separate lives" since 2016, but are still married.

Jada Pinkett Smith, in an interview, opened up about her husband Will Smith's six-year probation and the controversial incident at the Oscars where he slapped Chris Rock. She admitted that they are still trying to navigate their relationship and clarified that they are not back together yet.

During a conversation with NBC, Pinkett Smith shared details about her memoir, "Worthy," and revealed that they have been living separate lives since 2016. However, she emphasized that they never went through a divorce.

Despite considering a legal separation, Pinkett Smith confessed that she couldn't bring herself to take that step. She explained that they made a promise to not give a reason for divorce, which contributed to their decision to stay married. The couple experienced a fracture in their relationship due to various issues that left them both feeling exhausted by 2016. They were caught up in their own idealistic expectations of each other.

Although they publicly denied any relationship problems, the couple had been facing difficulties for years. It wasn't until a 2020 episode of "Red Table Talk" that they discussed Pinkett Smith's involvement with singer August Alsina. This led the public to believe that they had already split, but it is only now that the news of their ongoing separation is reaching the public.

Hoda Kotb, the interviewer, questioned Pinkett Smith about why they presented themselves as a happily married couple when they were not. Pinkett Smith explained that they were not ready to figure out how to navigate their partnership and present it as such. They were still in the process of finding their way back to each other.

Overall, Pinkett Smith's candid revelations shed light on the complexities of their relationship and the challenges they have faced. It is evident that they are still working through their issues and trying to find a path towards reconciliation.