Fans of Will Smith, 56, and Jada Pinkett Smith, 53, are increasingly puzzled by recent revelations regarding their marriage, which has been a subject of speculation for years. A report by People indicates that the couple, married since 1997, is now living independently.
An unnamed source stated, 'They are living their own lives but haven't completely severed ties.' This sentiment was echoed by another insider who claimed that while they have had separate homes for years, they are still together.
The couple owns a multi-million dollar property in Calabasas, California, where they celebrated Father's Day in June 2024. Jada also has a residence in Los Angeles, where she experienced a break-in attempt last February.
Social media reactions have been mixed. Some fans expressed support for their unconventional arrangement, while others criticized the notion of being 'together' while living separate lives. One commenter remarked, 'So that's called not together that's called separated.'
Despite the ongoing speculation, Will and Jada have previously referred to themselves as life partners rather than a traditional married couple. Will noted in a 2018 interview, 'There's no deal breakers. There's nothing she could do -- ever. Nothing that would break our relationship.'
The couple's relationship has faced challenges, including Jada's admission of an extramarital 'entanglement' with R&B singer August Alsina in 2020. They addressed this on Jada's 'Red Table Talk,' where Will reaffirmed their commitment to each other.
In 2022, Will's infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards added another layer of complexity to their public image. Jada later revealed that they had been living separate lives since 2016, citing exhaustion from trying to fix their marriage.
As of May 2024, Will expressed unwavering support for Jada, calling her one of the most loyal partners he has ever had. However, in September, Jada made her Instagram private after posting vacation photos with a mystery man, reigniting speculation about their relationship status.
Having met on the set of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' in 1994, the couple has two children, Jaden and Willow, and Will's son Trey from a previous marriage. Their journey continues to captivate fans and onlookers alike.