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Hollywood couples often face strains in their relationships, whether it be due to their massive popularity or constant media attention. Of the many examples of star couples, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have been a power couple for years.

Jada Pinkett Smith in The Matrix Resurrections.

However, in the past few years news of their controversial ‘marriage’ have surfaced. The once-IT couple has faced many setbacks and even separations in their over two-decades-long relationship. Fans noticed that theGirls Tripactress had many faults that her partner repeatedly overlooked. In fact, three instances that should have been a blaring sign for theMen In Blackactor to back out.

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Jada Pinkett Smithcaused a huge stir in Hollywood when she released her memoirWorthy. TheScream 2actress dropped several truth bombs in her interviews leading up to the release of the book.

One of the most shocking revelations had to do with her unstable marriage withWill Smith. The actress confessed that the pair have been separated since 2016, in an interview withToday.

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Why it fractured … that — that’s a lot of things … By the time we got to 2016, we were just exhausted with trying. I think we were both kind of just still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be.

She stated that though they were not divorced the friction in their marital bond existed for a long time. The revelation shocked viewers who did not expect such a response from the actress.

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Another scandalous instance involvedThe Womenactress’s involvement withAugust Alsina. TheBad Momsstar told Red Table Talk (via Nicki Swift.com) that she was briefly romantically linked with the singer, whom she met through her sonJaden Smith.

I just wanted to feel good. It had been so long since I felt good. And it was really a joy to just help heal somebody.

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While fans may have thought this incident should have broken the camel’s back, Smith’s patience had no end. TheHancockactor spoke in support of his wife, tellingGQthey shared a different type of marriage.

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Another fact that should have been the final nail to the coffin was their constant disagreements. While couples fighting is not such a severe issue, having no common ground with your partner is a huge red flag.

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In 2009The Matrix Reloadedactress revealed toRedbook Magazinethat the pair didn’t agree on any topic. She said that they had polar opposite views on all subjects, leading viewers to speculate how they maintained their bond.

We hardly ever agree on anything. You might have an idea in your mind of what a marriage is supposed to be, and you’re driving, driving, driving toward this ideal picture. But you have to be open to the fact that your relationship is meant to be something else.

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Despite these obvious flaws, theSuicide Squadactor chose to overlook the difficulties in order to maintain their unconventional marriage. Fans may point their fingers at the actress but Smith is always ready to defend his partner.

Shruti Pathak

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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.

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