Celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been living separately for the past 7 years, a fact that Jada recently disclosed in her new memoir. She confirmed this information in interviews with People Magazine and ‘Today,’ revealing that their lives have been on separate paths since 2016, and they still maintain separate residences.
Jada Pinkett Smith also revealed that they were already separated when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars last year. This incident brought their relationship dynamics into the public eye, which had long been the subject of rumors and speculation. Jada admitted that she was initially shocked by the violent moment, thinking it was a skit at first.
She further acknowledged that she and Will have been maintaining a facade of a committed couple for a significant amount of time. They continued to present a united front at public events following their 2016 separation and publicly denied any issues when questioned.
The revelation of their complete separation is a new development, although the crack in their relationship became public when Jada confessed to having an “entanglement” with family friend August Alsina a few years ago. At the time, Alsina claimed that Will had given his approval for the situation. However, Jada has chosen not to disclose the specific reasons that led to their uncoupling, stating only that there were “a lot of things” that preceded their breakup.
Jada Pinkett Smith also mentioned that she hasn’t been able to bring herself to divorce Will, as she remains committed to “working through anything.” This rationale may seem perplexing to some and doesn’t provide a clear explanation for their current situation.