One of the most iconic and renowned couples in Hollywood, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has always been a hot topic on the internet. The two have had immensely successful careers in Hollywood, but what the attention of the fans was their love story, which had stood the test of time, and how she gave up on her acting career to spend the rest of her life with the man she loved. Their story is relatable and has endeared the fans around the world.
However, a couple of days back Jada Pinkett Smith dropped a bomb about their relationship and marriage, stating that they had been living separately for seven years. The news sent shockwaves over the internet, as everyone started talking about the couple. While everyone was surprised by the secrets of their marriage, Will Smith shares a heartwarming note about his spouse’s confession.
Will Smith’s Touching Message To His Wife’s Confession
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have always been candid about the love that they share for each other. They have always maintained a strong public image, showcasing their love and the support they give to each other in their lives. They had often talked about how a couple can have a healthy married life.
The pair met on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and tied the knot in 1997. Over the course of their marriage, the couple welcomed their two children, Jaden Smith, and Willow Smith, along with Trey Smith, whom the Hancock actor had during his previous marriage with Sheree Zampino.
However, in Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir titled Worthy, she talks about the inspirational and painful moments from her life, which included the fact that they had been living “completely separate lives” for seven years. The confession served as a wake-up call to Will Smith, as he wrote a beautiful message for his wife.
During an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty via Associated Press, the actress was present as a guest and the host offered her to read a letter from her husband and the little things he would do for her in their marriage.
“I applaud and honor you. If I had read this book 30 years ago, I definitely would’ve hugged you more. I’ll start now. Welcome to the Authors Club. I love you endlessly. Now go get some Merlot and take a rest.”
While both of them laughed at first, Jada Pinkett Smith comments laughingly that he knows how she can not have Merlot, and expresses her affection to Smith, stating that these things stop her from divorcing him.
“He know I can’t have no Merlot. That’s beautiful. That’s why I can’t divorce that joker.”
While Worthy, the memoir by the Girls Trip actress gave some shocking revelations about their married life. The 55-year-old actor sent a letter to the Times magazine, praising the memoir and how it had a massive impact on his life.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Memoir Was a Wake-Up Call To Will Smith
Will Smith had sent an email to the New York Times, stating how the memoir had “kind of woke [him] up,” and how his wife was “resilient, clever and compassionate than [he’d] understood.” However, even after all the controversies, the actor is madly in love with her, and an “emotional blindness” has set in.
“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.”
While the couple has not divorced, they are living separately and thinking about their future plans. But one thing is for sure, despite living separately for seven years, they share a deep affection for each other.
