UNITED STATES: Jada Pinkett Smith, the renowned actress and longtime partner of Will Smith, has once again opened up about the intricacies of her 25-year marriage. In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, she shared intimate insights into the ever-evolving nature of their relationship.
The Smiths, whose love story dates back to the 1990s, have faced an unrelenting spotlight from the public. Jada Pinkett Smith, however, was quick to clarify that the rumors surrounding their marriage are not entirely accurate.
Contrary to speculations about affairs or an open relationship, the couple’s strength lies in transparency and open communication. Jada explained, “We eliminated the chance of betrayal, it’s like, ‘Let’s talk about it. Let’s work through it together. Let’s be in partnership. Let’s not keep each other in the dark.'”
Over the years, onlookers might have perceived their relationship as intricate, mainly due to private periods of separation. Jada acknowledged the confusion that arose from these moments, saying, “I think where that got confusing is that as time went on, there were different stages in my marriage where Will and I decided we were not together. We didn’t tell the public, where I was actually thinking about divorcing, separating.”
“There’ve been several of those where we’ve gone and lived our separate lives. So I think within that is where people might’ve thought that ‘Oh, they must be having an open relationship’,” she added.
In a recent interview with Hoda Kotb on NBC, Jada delved deeper into their 2016 “non-divorce.” She explained, “It was not a divorce on paper,” emphasizing that the couple was still figuring out how to be in partnership.
She revealed, “Why it fractured…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.”
However, despite the ups and downs and the evolving nature of their relationship, Jada Pinkett Smith made a heartfelt promise to ensure their marriage would endure. She underlined her commitment, saying, “I made a promise that there will never be a reason for us to get a divorce. We will work through…whatever.”
The Smiths’ journey is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of love in the face of life’s complexities.
As they continue to navigate their ever-changing partnership, they stand as an example of a bond founded on communication, understanding, and an unwavering promise to endure.
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