On October 10, 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith, 52, in a series of interviews, revealed that she and her husband, actor Will Smith, 55, have been living separate lives for the past seven years.
Married in 1997, the couple has been navigating a private separation since 2016. Despite efforts to restore their relationship, they refrained from pursuing divorce, upholding a promise Jada had given to Will. Their commitment to each other persists, although they have faced relationship setbacks, one being Jada’s 2020 revelation concerning her involvement with August Alsina, 31.
Pinkett Smith shared that differing perspectives on life played a role in their relationship’s tension. While they have been living independently, their legal bond as a married couple remains intact.
Public attention on the couple intensified, particularly after Jada’s 2020 announcement and a 2022 Oscars incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock. Throughout these episodes, both have displayed resilience and mutual support. Pinkett Smith acknowledged the consistent support of their children during such phases.
She also pointed out, during her interviews, that they had chosen not to disclose their separation to the public earlier as they were still determining how to best manage their relationship amidst its challenges.
