Jada Pinkett Smith just dropped a major bombshell about her love life that has everyone talking.
The star of “Red Table Talk,” who has been married to Will Smith since 1997, made a startling revelation about stepping out on her A-list hubby with a totally unexpected celebrity.
Despite enduring their fair share of public scrutiny, nothing quite compares to the shockwaves sent through the media landscape following Pinkett Smith’s candid admission of infidelity.
The duo first crossed paths in 1994 when Pinkett Smith auditioned for “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Although she didn’t snag the role due to her height, sparks flew off-screen. At that time, Smith was still married to Sheree Zampino but confessed on a 2018 “Red Table Talk” episode that he felt he was with the wrong person.
Smith made the bold move of calling Pinkett Smith to ask if she was single, to which she responded no. Unfazed, Smith declared, “Cool, you’re seeing me now.”
Fast forward to their 1997 wedding and two kids later, Jaden and Willow, the Smith family has constantly been under the media microscope, especially following the infamous 2022 Oscars incident where Smith confronted Chris Rock for making a joke about Pinkett Smith’s alopecia.
This condition, which causes hair loss, can be triggered by various factors, including stress—a detail Pinkett Smith suspects played a role, as reported by CNN.
During the Oscars, Rock’s joke led to Smith’s shocking on-stage reaction and subsequent shout from his seat, commanding Rock to keep his wife’s name out of his mouth. Despite winning Best Actor that night, the event was overshadowed by the controversy, resulting in a 10-year ban from the Academy for Smith.
Yet, arguably more scandalous was the revelation made on “Red Table Talk” in 2020, where Pinkett Smith admitted to an affair with August Alsina, a close friend of their son Jaden and an R&B singer. Alsina claimed he had Will’s blessing, sparking widespread gossip.
Pinkett Smith clarified the situation, explaining it began when Alsina needed support during a rough patch. She and Smith were separated at the time, and she described her relationship with Alsina as an “entanglement.”
During the discussion, she emphasized that the only person who could give permission in their situation was herself, clearing up any misconceptions about Smith’s involvement.
She ended the relationship with Alsina and soon reconciled with Smith, admitting they had tried everything possible to part ways, only to realize it wasn’t feasible.
However, in a shocking twist last year, Pinkett Smith revealed in an interview that she and Smith had been leading separate lives since 2016, causing quite a stir about the current state of their marriage.
She later noted in a follow-up interview that they were diligently working to restore their relationship to a solid life partnership, shedding light on their complicated, yet resilient bond.