Jada Pinkett Smith has embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery. In her latest memoir, "Worthy," the talented actress delves into the complexities of relationships and the realities of celebrity life, shedding light on her own marriage to Will Smith.
Although their marriage has always been in the public eye, it garnered even more attention last year when Smith made headlines for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars. Little did the world know, the couple was actually separated at the time.
Pinkett Smith acknowledges that the details of the incident and what led to it are best left to Will to share. However, she believes that the incident ultimately brought them closer together.
"I may not have entered that event as his wife," she revealed about the 2022 Oscars, "but I left that night reaffirming my commitment as his wife. And today, I stand by his side, always," she passionately expressed during an interview with "CBS Mornings."
Often regarded as a power couple, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith went through a separation in 2016, a period that Pinkett Smith describes as something that "worked" for them. It wasn't until recently, when Pinkett Smith opened up to People magazine, that the public became aware of their separation.
Jada Pinkett Smith recently opened up about her marriage to Will Smith in an interview with "CBS Mornings." She explained that she needed time for emotional maturity and to heal from past wounds. Pinkett Smith realized that she had false ideas about marriage and what she thought Will needed to be for her. Instead, she needed to focus on her own personal growth in order to have a loving relationship.
In a previous episode of her podcast, "Red Talk Table," Pinkett Smith and Will Smith confirmed that she had a relationship with R&B singer August Alsina. However, at the time, they were not together, although the public was unaware of this. Pinkett Smith clarified that Will decided to address the situation on the show, and she took the blame for being an adulterous wife, even though they were separated.
Despite their challenges, Pinkett Smith told the Associated Press last month that they are still technically married and are working towards resolution. She emphasized that they still love each other and are committed to figuring out what their relationship looks like. Pinkett Smith expressed her determination to not give up on their marriage and to focus on deep healing and finding a resolution.
In her new book, Pinkett Smith delves into her troubled teenage years, where she found herself involved in drug dealing and desperately searching for self-worth in a chaotic environment.
Despite maintaining a façade of wellbeing for over two decades, Pinkett Smith privately battled with depression and hopelessness, which eventually consumed her like a "raging hellfire."
While many perceived her life to be perfect, Pinkett Smith confesses that unresolved issues clouded her ability to see the positives. "I may have had the perfect life on the surface, but deep within me, there was so much pain and imperfection that I couldn't appreciate it," she shared during an interview with "CBS Mornings." It took a long and arduous healing process for her to finally find joy and happiness.
