Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith have been living separate lives since 2016, as revealed by Jada in a recent interview.

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The couple, who married in 1997, has faced public scrutiny regarding their marriage but never discussed their separation so explicitly.

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While it's not a legal divorce, Jada described it as a "divorce without papers," shedding light on the state of their relationship.

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The couple has three children together: Willow, Jaden, and Trey (from Will's first marriage).

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Representatives for both Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have not issued an official comment regarding this revelation.

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This revelation came as a surprise to many, given Jada's previous openness on her "Red Table Talk" series, where they discussed marital challenges and her extramarital relationship in 2020.

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The article mentions the infamous incident at the 2022 Academy Awards where Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock, and the impact it had on their public image.

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The full interview with Jada Pinkett Smith will air in an hour-long NBC News prime-time special on Oct. 13, promising more insights into their lives and relationship.

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Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir, "Worthy," set to release on Oct. 17, is expected to provide further details about their relationship and her upbringing.

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Jada Pinkett Smith mentioned that despite considering divorce, she made a promise to work through their issues.

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WILL SMITH HAS APOLOGIZED FOR THE ACADEMY AWARDS INCIDENT BUT RECEIVED A 10-YEAR BAN FROM ATTENDING THE OSCARS.

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