Jada Pinkett Smith reveals she and Will Smith have been separated since 2016

Jada Pinkett Smith revealed she and Will Smith have lived separately since 2016, despite remaining married. In an NBC News interview with Hoda Kotb, airing October 13, she shared that emotional exhaustion led to their quiet split. They kept it private, still navigating their partnership. Jada insists divorce isn’t an option. Their relationship drew attention after her 2020 “entanglement” with August Alsina, discussed on Red Table Talk. The couple, married since 1997, share Jaden and Willow, while Will has Trey from a prior marriage. Jada’s memoir, Worthy, explores her struggles with depression, her voice, and her bond with Tupac Shakur, offering insight into their complex, iconic marriage.