Jada Pinkett Smith unveils her candid truth about life with Will Smith; They have been separated since 2016: Exclusive
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Pinkett Smith's forthcoming memoir, "Worthy," promises an intimate look into the intricacies of her marriage to Will Smith. The couple, who tied the knot in 1997, has been living "completely separate lives" since 2016, as revealed by Pinkett Smith herself. While they remain legally married, the romantic chapter of their relationship has seemingly closed, a revelation that has shocked many.
In a preview clip of her interview with Hoda Kotb, Pinkett Smith delves into the surprising details from her memoir, particularly the acknowledgment of their de facto separation. As Hoda probes into the complexity of their status, Pinkett Smith underscores that while it wasn't a divorce on paper, it was, undeniably, a divorce in practice.
So, why did they keep this significant shift in their relationship under wraps for so long? Pinkett Smith attributes it to their struggle to define the new nature of their partnership, a topic they hadn't fully grasped.
When Kotb inquires about the factors leading to this "fracture" in their relationship, Pinkett Smith candidly admits that they were both grappling with unattainable ideals of who the other should be. By 2016, the strain became insurmountable, and they found themselves exhausted from trying to make it work.
While Pinkett Smith has contemplated a legal divorce, she's held onto a solemn vow never to let their marriage reach that point. Their relationship has weathered storms, including Pinkett Smith's "entanglement" with August Alsina and Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards, stemming from a joke about Pinkett Smith's hair. Smith's own memoir in 2021 touched upon their marriage, adding to the public's curiosity about their situation.
Their 2020 Red Table Talk interview unveiled their marriage's challenges, with Smith humorously recalling, "I was done with your ass," to which Pinkett Smith agreed, saying, "We broke up." But what remained unknown until now is that their separation remained a permanent state.
Despite the emotional rollercoaster that their relationship has been, the couple shares two children, Jaden and Willow Smith, and Will has a son, Trey, from his previous marriage with Sheree Zampino. Pinkett Smith's memoir also delves into her personal journey, from battling suicidal depression to finding her authentic feminine power, including her intriguing high school friendship with rapper Tupac Shakur.
In a one-hour special, Hoda Kotb interviews Pinkett Smith in her hometown of Baltimore, offering viewers a unique insight into the complexities of her life and her new memoir. You can catch the prime-time interview on October 17, with real-time updates available on today.com.