Will and Jada's love story keeps unfolding. Despite all the drama, alleged adulteries, to a Chris Rock slap and the revelation that they had apparently been separated for seven years, this power couple is still going strong.

During a recent public appearance, Will expressed his unwavering commitment to Jada, vowing to stand by her side for life. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star proudly wrapped his arm around Jada as they addressed a room filled with fans at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The occasion was a book talk hosted by Jada in honour of her memoir, Worthy. As the event concluded, Will took the stage, first lightening the mood with a joke and then pouring his heart out. He described their union as a "sloppy public experiment in unconditional love," a sentiment Jada endorsed.

Will continued, asking the audience if they could show up and love someone for the rest of their life, even when they disagreed. He playfully singled out his mother in the audience before reaffirming his love and support for Jada.

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He called her the best friend he's ever had on this planet and declared that he would be there for her for the rest of his life. Will also shared that when the news of their marriage became public, he was in Papua New Guinea with no signal, probably wondering how to navigate his overflowing notifications.

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<h2>Oscars 2022 incident</h2>

In the 94th Academy Awards ceremony last year, comedian Chris Rock was one of the presenters. In his brief bit, he joked about Jada. While referring to her, he said he can’t wait to see G.I. Jane 2. In a 1997 war film, G.I. Jane, Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaves her head. The joke targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first, Will Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at Jada’s eye-roll, he walked up to the stage and delivered a memorable slap that instantly became the most talked-about moment of the evening at the awards show.

Reacting to the incident, Jada recently told People, "I was really shocked because, mind you, I'm not there – we haven't referred to each other as husband and wife in a long time." 
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Will and Jada's love story keeps unfolding. Despite all the drama, alleged adulteries, to a Chris Rock slap and the revelation that they had apparently been separated for seven years, this power couple is still going strong.

Will and Jada's love story keeps unfolding. Despite all the drama, alleged adulteries, to a Chris Rock slap and the revelation that they had apparently been separated for seven years, this power couple is still going strong. During a recent public appearance, Will expressed his unwavering commitment to Jada, vowing to stand by her side for life. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star proudly wrapped his arm around Jada as they addressed a room filled with fans at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland. Blogs & the media won’t post Will Smith entire speech from last night where he talked about Jada’s sacrifices for him. These people are good and back together. Y’all want to make him a victim and her a villain so bad. Listen to his full words. #Worthy @jadapsmith #WillSmith pic.twitter.com/YTCVYh3V2X — Taraji Xone® (@TarajiXone) October 19, 2023 × The occasion was a book talk hosted by Jada in honour of her memoir, Worthy. As the event concluded, Will took the stage, first lightening the mood with a joke and then pouring his heart out. He described their union as a "sloppy public experiment in unconditional love," a sentiment Jada endorsed. Will continued, asking the audience if they could show up and love someone for the rest of their life, even when they disagreed. He playfully singled out his mother in the audience before reaffirming his love and support for Jada. He called her the best friend he's ever had on this planet and declared that he would be there for her for the rest of his life. Will also shared that when the news of their marriage became public, he was in Papua New Guinea with no signal, probably wondering how to navigate his overflowing notifications. Also Read | Explained | Will Smith-Chris Rock slapgate's impact on Hollywood Oscars 2022 incident In the 94th Academy Awards ceremony last year, comedian Chris Rock was one of the presenters. In his brief bit, he joked about Jada. While referring to her, he said he can’t wait to see G.I. Jane 2. In a 1997 war film, G.I. Jane, Demi Moore’s protagonist, a female Navy Seal, shaves her head. The joke targetted Jada’s lack of hair, which is due to the alopecia condition. At first, Will Smith appeared to laugh, but after looking at Jada’s eye-roll, he walked up to the stage and delivered a memorable slap that instantly became the most talked-about moment of the evening at the awards show. Reacting to the incident, Jada recently told People, "I was really shocked because, mind you, I'm not there – we haven't referred to each other as husband and wife in a long time." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Actress and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she has been separated from her husband Will Smith since 2016- six years before the infamous Oscar slap took place where Will Smith had hit Chris Rock for poking fun at Jada.&nbsp;The actress made the revelation in an interview that aired Wednesday (Oct 11). The Hollywood power couple's marriage came under intense spotlight at last year's Academy Awards, when Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife. 
 
Jada revealed that the couple had already been living "totally separate lives" for years before the notorious incident. 
 
"By the time we got to 2016, we were just exhausted with trying," she said, in an advance clip from an interview to NBC News to promote her new memoir, Worthy. 
 
Rumours of affairs and an open marriage were repeatedly denied by the couple for many years. 
 
But in 2020, Pinkett Smith openly discussed an extramarital "entanglement" she had with singer August Alsina some years earlier, during a period of separation from her husband.

According to Wednesday's snippet, that separation has endured up until the present day, although the pair remain legally married.

Asked why the couple had chosen to conceal their separation, Pinkett Smith said they were "just not... ready yet" and &nbsp;"still trying to figure out between the two of us how to be in partnership."

"We just got deep love for each other and we are going to figure out what that looks like for us," Pinkett Smith told People magazine, in a separate interview.

'We are at Oscars as family not as husband and wife' 
 
Pinkett Smith also discussed the Oscars ceremony of March 2022, in an excerpt from her memoir published Wednesday.&nbsp;Comedian Chris Rock was presenting on stage when he made a crack at Pinkett Smith's closely cropped head. She has alopecia.

In response, Will Smith mounted the stage and slapped the comedian hard across the face, before returning to his seat and yelling obscenities at the presenter.

In the excerpt, Pinkett Smith recalls that she initially thought the slap was a "skit," and once she realised it wasn't, she still remained "unclear on the reason why Will is so upset."

"We had been living separate lives and were there as family, not as husband and wife," she writes.

Chris Rock had asked out Jada Pinkett Smith 
 
Pinkett Smith told People that Rock had once asked her out when he thought she and Smith had separated. "I think every summer all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce, and this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce," she told the magazine. 
 
"So he called me and basically he was like, 'I’d love to take you out,'" she said, adding that she had to clearly state that there was no divorce in the offing. 
 
"He was appalled. And he profusely apologised and that was that," she said.

Smith and Pinkett Smith first met on the set of his sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1994. Smith was married at the time to his first wife, whom he later divorced. The couple have two children together, Jaden and Willow.

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Actress and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she has been separated from her husband Will Smith since 2016- six years before the infamous Oscar slap took place where Will Smith had hit Chris Rock for poking fun at Jada.

Actress and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she has been separated from her husband Will Smith since 2016- six years before the infamous Oscar slap took place where Will Smith had hit Chris Rock for poking fun at Jada. The actress made the revelation in an interview that aired Wednesday (Oct 11). The Hollywood power couple's marriage came under intense spotlight at last year's Academy Awards, when Smith struck comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife. Jada revealed that the couple had already been living "totally separate lives" for years before the notorious incident. "By the time we got to 2016, we were just exhausted with trying," she said, in an advance clip from an interview to NBC News to promote her new memoir, Worthy. Rumours of affairs and an open marriage were repeatedly denied by the couple for many years. But in 2020, Pinkett Smith openly discussed an extramarital "entanglement" she had with singer August Alsina some years earlier, during a period of separation from her husband. According to Wednesday's snippet, that separation has endured up until the present day, although the pair remain legally married. Asked why the couple had chosen to conceal their separation, Pinkett Smith said they were "just not... ready yet" and "still trying to figure out between the two of us how to be in partnership." "We just got deep love for each other and we are going to figure out what that looks like for us," Pinkett Smith told People magazine, in a separate interview. 'We are at Oscars as family not as husband and wife' Pinkett Smith also discussed the Oscars ceremony of March 2022, in an excerpt from her memoir published Wednesday. Comedian Chris Rock was presenting on stage when he made a crack at Pinkett Smith's closely cropped head. She has alopecia. In response, Will Smith mounted the stage and slapped the comedian hard across the face, before returning to his seat and yelling obscenities at the presenter. In the excerpt, Pinkett Smith recalls that she initially thought the slap was a "skit," and once she realised it wasn't, she still remained "unclear on the reason why Will is so upset." "We had been living separate lives and were there as family, not as husband and wife," she writes. Chris Rock had asked out Jada Pinkett Smith Pinkett Smith told People that Rock had once asked her out when he thought she and Smith had separated. "I think every summer all the reports would come out that me and Will were getting a divorce, and this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce," she told the magazine. "So he called me and basically he was like, 'I’d love to take you out,'" she said, adding that she had to clearly state that there was no divorce in the offing. "He was appalled. And he profusely apologised and that was that," she said. Smith and Pinkett Smith first met on the set of his sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1994. Smith was married at the time to his first wife, whom he later divorced. The couple have two children together, Jaden and Willow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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