Jada Pinkett Smith makes it clear how she and Will Smith are connected

Jada Pinkett Smith recently appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” where she shared personal insights into her marriage with actor Will Smith. During the show, host and actress Drew Barrymore, holding a copy of Jada’s memoir “Worthy,” highlighted the book as a representation of Jada and Will as distinct individuals.

Barrymore posed a thoughtful question to Pinkett Smith, inquiring if the book symbolized a separation of her identity from her husband’s. Barrymore suggested that in “Worthy,” Jada might have stepped out of Will’s shadow, whether or not their marriage continues indefinitely. Responding to this, Jada affirmed their lasting bond, saying, “We are staying together forever. I tried – we tried.”

This discussion comes in the wake of Jada’s revelation last month that she and Will had been living separately for six years at the time of the infamous 2022 Academy Awards incident. This information sheds new light on their relationship, which has been under public scrutiny.

Jada and Will Smith share a family with their children, Jaden, aged 25, and Willow, aged 23. Additionally, Will has a 31-year-old son, Trey, from his first marriage to Sheree Zampino. The dynamic of their blended family adds another layer to their marital story, reflecting the complexities and challenges they navigate.

Further delving into her personal life, Jada spoke at a recent event at London’s Southbank Centre. She addressed the public’s misunderstandings about her comments regarding her separation from Will. This topic has been a source of much speculation and commentary, underscoring the intense media focus on their relationship.

Jada emphasized the learning curve she has experienced in her marriage, particularly the lesson of unconditional love. She credits Will as a “guru” in this aspect of her life, revealing the deep personal growth and introspection her marriage has spurred.

Jada’s latest comments about her and Will come after she shocked the world by revealing they had been separated for seven years, in an interview with TODAY in October. “By the time we got to 2016, we were exhausted with trying,” she admitted at the time. “I think we were both kind of still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be.” 

Jada’s candid revelations offer a more nuanced understanding of her and Will’s relationship. It’s a narrative that goes beyond the headlines, delving into themes of identity, love, and resilience within the context of a long-term, high-profile marriage.