Will Smith Jada Pinkett Smith, who first met on the sets of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, have been in a relationship since 1994. And they officially tied the wedding knot in 1995. It made a famous Hollywood couple, loved by their fans then.
However, a recent revelation has taken Hollywood and Smith Couple’s fans by storm. In an interview, Jada Pinkett Smith said that she and her husband “Will Smith” have completely living separately since 2016. This news has added a new layer of complexity to their high-profile relationship and the infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars.
This statement came out In her new memoir, ‘Worthy’. And in a sit-down interview with Hoda Kotb that aired on Wednesday’s ‘Today’ show. Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she and Will Smith have been separated since 2016. The couple had not previously gone public with their separation because they were not “ready yet” and were “still trying to figure out between the two of us, how to be in partnership”.
Despite living separately, the couple does not plan on divorcing. Pinkett Smith stated, “I made a promise that there will never be a reason for us to get a divorce”. This commitment to their relationship despite their separation demonstrates the resilience and depth of their bond.
Will Smith Oscars Controversy 2022
The revelation about their separation adds context to the Will Smith Oscars controversial incident, that has happened at the 2022 Oscars. During the awards ceremony, Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Pinkett Smith’s hair. The incident made international headlines. At that moment, Pinkett Smith thought it was a staged skit. But the incident took different turns later.
Will Smith was guilty of the action, and he publicly apologized multiple times for slapping Chris Rock in the Oscar Award ceremony. As a consequence of his actions, many Academy events, including the Oscars banned Will Smith for 10 years.
Pinkett Smith opened up about the Oscars slap in her interview. She initially did not realize it was real until her husband returned to his chair. After the incident, when they were alone, her first words to him were, “Are you okay?”.
Despite these revelations and controversies, the couple “Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith” is committed to working through their issues. “We’re still figuring it out,” Pinkett Smith said of their marriage. “We’ve been doing some really heavy-duty work together. We just got deep love for each other and we are going to figure out what that looks like for us”.
As we continue to follow this narrative, it’s clear that Will Smith Jada Pinkett Smith’s story is one of love, resilience, and continual growth.
