At 52 years old, the “Red Table Talk” host and her spouse, Will Smith, married in 1997. The story of how Will and Jada Pinkett Smith met dates back to 1994. Jada auditioned to portray Will’s girlfriend on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Unfortunately, she did not receive the role because, according to People magazine, she was “too short.”
t that time, Will was married to Sheree Zampino. Despite this, he began to develop feelings for Jada, who would later become a star in “The Matrix.” Taking a bold step, Will called Jada to find out if she was involved with someone else. When she confirmed she was not, Will declared: “Cool, you’re seeing me now.”
Jada Pinkett Smith: Marriage and Family
The couple wed in 1997 and have since welcomed two children into their family: Jaden, who was born in 1998, and Willow, born in 2000. Their marriage has often been in the spotlight and drawn a lot of attention from the media. However, the criticism they’ve faced over the years seems minor compared to the shockwaves sent through the public when Pinkett Smith revealed a big secret. She revealed that she cheated on her Oscar-winning husband with someone totally surprising.
The Smith family has certainly had their share of media attention. Especially after the incident at the 2022 Oscars when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the live broadcast. Chris Rock was hosting the awards ceremony and made a joke targeting Pinkett Smith. He referenced her public struggle with alopecia, a condition where the immune system attacks the hair follicles, leading to hair loss. Several factors can trigger alopecia, including genetics, stress, hormonal shifts, and medical issues, notes the Mayo Clinic.
Although Pinkett Smith hasn’t pinpointed the exact cause of her alopecia, she suspects stress might be the culprit. During his time on stage, Rock quipped: “Jada, can’t wait for G.I. Jane 2.” This comment led Smith to walk up to the stage and slap the comedian. After the incident, when he returned to his seat, Smith shouted: “Keep my wife’s name out of your ****** mouth.”
The 2020 Revelation on “Red Table Talk”
During the meeting, they both took the opportunity to challenge Alsina’s allegation that he had Will’s approval to be with Jada. This enabled them to set the record straight. She explained, “One of the things I want to clarify that was circulating in the press was you giving consent. The only person who can grant consent in that situation is myself.”
In this discussion, they both took the chance to address Alsina’s claim that he had Will’s permission to be with Jada. This allowed them to set the record straight. She explained: “One of the things I want to clear up that was kind of swirling in the press was you giving permission. The only person who can give permission in that particular circumstance is myself.”
“But what August was actually trying to communicate – because I could actually see how he would perceive it as permission because we were separated amicably – I think he also wanted to make it clear that he’s not a homewrecker, which he’s not.” The actress went on to share that she ended the affair. And it wasn’t long before she and Smith found their way back to each other. She shared a candid insight: “I would definitely say that we tried everything we could to get away from each other. Only to realize that that wasn’t possible.”
The Latest Revelation
However, last year, in a revealing interview, Pinkett Smith dropped a major bombshell. She announced that she and Smith had actually been separated and living “completely different” lives since 2016. This revelation caused quite a bit of confusion among their fans and the public. So, when Pinkett Smith was asked for absolute clarity about her relationship with her husband in an interview shortly after her announcement, she explained that they were “working very hard to bring [their] relationship back together… back to a life partnership.”