Jada Pinkett Smith has recently disclosed that she and Will Smith have been living separately for the past seven years. In an interview with People, the "Girls Trip" actress explained, "We're still in the process of figuring things out. We've been engaging in some deep, meaningful work together. We share a profound love for each other, and we're committed to discovering what that means for us."

Pinkett Smith also expressed her unwavering support for her husband, Will Smith, despite his widely publicized incident at the 2022 Oscars, where he slapped Chris Rock. Initially, she thought it was a staged event, but she later realized it was genuine. She recalled asking him if he was okay once they were alone, demonstrating her dedication to standing by him.

During a preview of her upcoming interview with Hoda Kotb, Pinkett Smith revealed that she and Will still maintain separate living arrangements. Despite their separation for several years, the couple never publicly acknowledged any issues in their marriage. They continued to appear together at red carpet events and even acquired a new property together.

Their relationship faced public scrutiny in 2020 when singer August Alsina claimed to have had an affair with Pinkett Smith, asserting that Will Smith had granted his consent. While the couple's representative dismissed these claims as false at the time, Pinkett Smith later confirmed an "entanglement" with Alsina and revealed that they were privately separated when the affair occurred.

In a later interview, Will Smith admitted to having an open marriage with Pinkett Smith, emphasizing that their union should not feel like a prison. He stated that he does not recommend their unconventional path to others, but he believes that the freedom and unconditional support they have given each other embody the true essence of love. The actor also acknowledged that it might have seemed as though Pinkett Smith was the only one to have had an extramarital affair, but that was not the case.