Jada Pinkett Smith, 52, is a well-known American actress, singer, and talk show host. She’s famous for her roles in films like The Nutty Professor, the Madagascar series, and Girls Trip. Since 1997, she has been married to actor Will Smith, with whom she shares two children, Jaden, 26, and Willow, 23.
In recent years, their marriage has faced significant media scrutiny. One major event was when Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars. This happened after Rock made a joke about Jada’s shaved head, comparing her to Demi Moore in G.I. Jane. Jada has alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss, and the joke didn’t sit well with Will. He went on stage and slapped Rock, then returned to his seat, shouting, “Keep my wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth.”
Despite winning the Best Actor award that night for his role in King Richard, the slap overshadowed Will’s achievement. Following the incident, the Academy banned him from events for ten years, calling his actions “unacceptable.”
This was not the first controversy surrounding the couple. In 2020, during an episode of her talk show, Red Table Talk, Jada admitted to having an “entanglement” with singer August Alsina. She explained that it happened when she and Will were going through a rough patch. Jada emphasized that only she could give permission for her actions, clarifying any misunderstandings about Will’s role in it.
In 2023, Jada made another revelation. She shared that she and Will had been living separate lives since 2016. However, she vowed they wouldn’t divorce and would work through their issues. She described their relationship as one filled with “deep love” and a commitment to figuring things out.
Will, in a message to The New York Times, reflected on their relationship, saying, “When you’ve been with someone for so long, it’s easy to lose sight of the small things that make them special.”
Their journey continues to be a topic of discussion, blending personal challenges with public scrutiny.
