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Actor Will Smith has often been in the headlines for his exceptional performances in films as much as for his personal life. Smith has been married to actress Jada Pinkett Smith and the couple’s relationship, particularly its tumultuous state has been a hot topic among fans and tabloids.
Last year, Pinkett Smith made the shocking revelation that she and Smith had been separated for a while but hadn’t officially divorced. Meanwhile, an older interview where Smith discussed his marriage proved to be the foreshadowing of the couple’s relationship falling apart. Here is what Will Smith revealed about his wife and why it was the biggest red flag in his marriage.
Will Smith Once Revealed Wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s Unconventional Views on Marriage
Will Smith marriedJada Pinkett Smithon August 08, 2025, and they share two children. However, the couple has often been under heavy public scrutiny, particularly because of the admitted unconventional nature of their marriage.
In a 2021 interview withGQ, theBad Boysstar opened up about his unconventional relationship with Pinkett Smith. He said:
“Jada never believed in conventional marriage.… Jada had family members that had an unconventional relationship.”
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Smith revealed that there was a difference in his and Pinkett Smith’s upbringing which resulted in different views on relationships. He added:
“There were significant endless discussions about, what is relational perfection? What is the perfect way to interact as a couple?”
During the interview, Smith also admitted that his and Pinkett Smith’s marriage stopped being monogamous after a certain point as they chose to give each other more freedom. However, Smith’s own admission about his wife’s views on marriage could be seen as a major red flag.
Furthermore, Pinkett Smith hasadmittedthat she never wanted to get married to Smith. However, she felt pressured into getting married because she was a young actress who was pregnant with Smith’s child at the time. As a result, it is evident that Pinkett Smith did not believe in the institution of marriage and she was never ready for such a commitment.
Jada Pinkett Smith Rules Out Offical Divorce With Will Smith
In October 2023, Pinkett Smith came out with her memoirWorthy, which discusses her relationship withWill Smithin great length. While promoting her memoir,The Matrix Resurrectionsactressconfirmedthat she and Smith were no longer romantically together and had been separated since 2016.
However, despite having parted ways the couple has not officially filed for divorce. During an appearance onRed Table Talk, in 2018, Pinkett Smith stated the following:
“For me personally, I’m not mature enough to have a divorce. I’m just not. I don’t think I would ever be mature enough.”
The actress also admitted that she did not wish to get into the messy nature of asset breakups with Smith. Similarly, Smith has also seemingly admitted that he and Pinkett Smith were no longer married in a traditional sense.
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“We don’t even say we’re married anymore. We refer to ourselves as life partners.”
Smith made the above statement during an appearance on TIDAL’sRap Radarpodcast in 2018. As a result, from the couple’s words, it is evident they are no longer in a monogamous marriage but have refused to officially separate by filing for divorce.
Will Smith will next appear inBad Boys: Ride or Die, slated to release on August 01, 2025.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
