October 16, 2023
In a candid and emotional turn of events, actor Will Smith has finally broken his silence in response to the recent revelations made by his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in her forthcoming memoir.
Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir promises to be a tell-all, as she recently disclosed that she and Will secretly split seven years ago, shedding light on the intricacies of their estranged relationship.
In an exclusive interview with The New York Times, Jada continued to divulge more of her closely guarded secrets as she promoted her upcoming book.
It was within this context that Will decided to join the conversation and share his perspective on the situation, albeit indirectly, through an email response sent to the publication.
In his response, Will Smith acknowledged the profound impact of Jada's revelations on him, stating that they had "kind of woke him up."
Smith continued to reflect on their long-lasting relationship, saying, "When you've been with someone for more than half of your life, a sort of emotional blindness sets in, and you can all too easily lose your sensitivity to their hidden nuances and subtle beauties."
The New York Times paraphrased him as saying that he had come to realize that Jada is even more "resilient, clever, and compassionate than he'd understood."
While his words may not provide absolute clarity on Will's stance regarding his wife's decision to air their personal issues in such a public manner, they do appear to convey a sense of support and acknowledgment of Jada's journey.
Throughout her recent confessions, Jada Pinkett Smith openly admitted that she and Will had stopped referring to each other as husband and wife for "a long time."
Despite this, it is noteworthy that the couple has not indicated any plans for an official divorce. Jada, at 52, emphasized during a Facebook Live session that they will always be "family."
When asked about the possibility of reconciliation, she replied, "You know Will and I, we are family. I know we have talked about, with the Today show, was this big separation, and we had been separated."
The revelations from this high-profile couple have undoubtedly sparked conversations about the complexities of long-term relationships, and the evolving nature of marriage in the modern world.