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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s unique marriage has often been a topic of public debate. Smith himself referred to their marriage as a “sloppy public experiment,” acknowledging the widespread interest it garners.
Although Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith reunited to support their son at Paris Fashion Week, they continue to lead largely independent lives. The couple, who remain married but have been separated for an extended period, frequently capture public attention due to their complex relationship. The true nature of their connection remains a mystery to many, with Will Smith once describing their “brutiful” relationship as a “sloppy public experiment.” This enigmatic partnership continues to baffle fans.
Will Smith called his marriage a ‘sloppy public experiment’
In recent years, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have embraced an unconventional and intricate approach to their marriage. Despite living mostly apart, they assert their commitment to moving forward together. Their unusual handling of marriage and separation has left the public perplexed. Yet, Will Smith is acutely aware of how their dynamic as a couple is perceived, emphasizing his awareness amidst the speculation surrounding their relationship.
During the lead-up to Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir released in 2023, Smith sat down with his mostly estranged wife to discuss their partnership. According to People, Smith called the marriage a “sloppy public experiment in unconditional love” during an appearance on her book tour. He suggested that their approach doesn’t make much sense to outsiders, but works for them. Fans aren’t entirely sure that is true, though. Smith’s public outbursts, and Pinkett Smith’s largely smug approach to the relationship have left fans feeling conflicted.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s relationship timeline
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith met in the 1990s, though Smith was married at the time. The pair began dating soon after Smith’s divorce from Sheree Zampino, though their early romance was pretty messy. Despite that, they stayed together and married in December 1997.
Together, Smith and Pinkett Smith welcomed two children, Jaden (1998) and Willow (2000). Smith also has a son from his first marriage. Things seemed largely normal on the surface. Sure, the couple’s unconventional parenting was often discussed, but their marriage seemed pretty solid. They later revealed it very much wasn’t.
In 2020, everything changed when Pinkett Smith opened up about a relationship she called an “entanglement” during the course of her marriage to Smith. In 2023, Pinkett Smith publicly revealed that the couple had been separated for 7 years, though they had never legally divorced and had no plans to. Despite the separation, both have emphasized their enduring commitment to one another. The odd nature of their romance has continued to stymie fans and attract significant criticism.