According to EW, with the imminent release of her memoir, Jada Pinkett Smith is openly addressing long-standing questions about her relationship with Will Smith, including whether she had been unfaithful to him. During a TalkShopLive conversation with her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Pinkett Smith emphatically clarified that she did not cheat on Will Smith, alluding to the much-discussed “entanglement” with R&B singer August Alsina, which was previously discussed on the Red Table Talk. She indicated that her upcoming book would provide insights into the circumstances that led to the Red Table Talk episode.
Pinkett Smith further elucidated the dynamics of her marriage during an interview with Hoda Kotb on Today, highlighting that she and Will Smith had been living separately since 2016. Despite their separation, they have remained committed to working on their relationship, striving to navigate the complexities of their partnership.
In a subsequent interview with Kotb, Pinkett Smith emphasized that the couple is currently focused on healing and restoring their bond. She emphasized their mutual commitment to reconciliation and emphasized that they have no intentions of ending their marriage officially.
Will Smith also responded to his wife’s revelations, acknowledging that her memoir had prompted a self-reflective awakening within him. In an email to The New York Times, he expressed the challenges of maintaining sensitivity to the nuances and beauty of their long-term relationship.
There’s no finding another great love, and I think that’s the point,” she said. “It’s like we are in a place now that we are in a deep, healing space. And we are really concentrating on healing the relationship between us.”
“There’s no divorce on paper,” she continued. “We really have been working hard. That’s the whole thing. We are working very hard at bringing our relationship together. Back to a life partnership.”
In a light-hearted response to the media attention, Smith shared an Instagram reel, playfully illustrating his ability to ignore notifications and take naps anywhere, suggesting a nonchalant approach to the swirling headlines.
As Pinkett Smith’s memoir, titled “Worthy,” is set for release on October 17, her open discussions about her marriage have sparked significant public interest, shedding light on the complexities and challenges that can be inherent in even the most high-profile relationships.