Jada Pinkett-Smith shocked fans as she casually revealed that she and her husband Will have been secretly separated for the past seven years, during an interview on the Today show. The couple, who have always presented themselves as a solid and committed duo, decided to go their separate ways back in 2016, according to Jada.
Body language expert Judi James analyzed Jada’s behavior during the interview and noticed a surprising calmness and even excitement from the actress while delivering the news. According to James, Jada almost appeared “proud” as she dropped the bombshell, suggesting that this type of drama may be Jada’s comfort zone, as she is used to revealing explosive truths on her popular talk show, Red Table Talks.
However, James also noted a sense of relief in Jada’s body language, which could indicate that she was finally able to share the truth about her turbulent relationship with the public.
During the interview, Jada confessed that her marriage to Will had broken down due to both of them being stuck in a fantasy of what they thought the other person should be. She also revealed that they have been living separately, and despite considering a legal divorce, Jada did not want to break the promise she made to Will to never give him a reason to get divorced.
Judi James explained that Jada’s body language changed when the topic of their separation was discussed, with her appearing more serious and dominant. However, there were also moments of tension, particularly when Jada was asked why she kept the truth hidden for so long. Nevertheless, she appeared grateful for her children’s support during this difficult time and praised their unconditional love for both her and Will.
The news of Jada and Will’s separation may come as a shock to many, as the couple has consistently denied any rumors about their marriage. However, their separation has been evident, as seen in Will’s explosive reaction at the 2022 Oscars when he slapped comedian Chris Rock over a joke about Jada’s hair. Jada also admitted that they were living separately at the time of the incident.
This shocking reveal from Jada comes two years after she confessed to having an affair with singer August Alsina in 2020, during a Red Table Talk episode with Will. The news caused quite a stir, as both actors initially denied the singer’s claims that Will had given his blessing for the affair. Jada jokingly referred to the affair as an “entanglement,” which has now become a reference in August’s new track, “Shake the World.”
Jada’s interview on the Today show was part of her promotional tour for her new autobiography, where she opened up about her struggles with depression and despair, which began when she turned 40. She attributes this to her traumatic childhood, including her mother’s heroin addiction and her father’s alcoholism. However, Jada writes that she only received an official diagnosis of complex trauma with PTSD and dissociation as an adult.
Overall, Jada Pinkett-Smith’s shocking reveal about her separation from Will after seven years has captivated the public’s attention. Fans are now eagerly awaiting further details about the couple’s relationship as they continue to work out the best path forward for their family.
