Jada Pinkett Smith's Separation from Will Smith 'Worked' for Their Marriage, Says Memoir
Pinkett Smith's 'Worthy' Reveals Emotional Maturity Gained from Separation, Clarifies 'Entanglement' Narrative, and Discusses Impact of Oscars Incident
- Jada Pinkett Smith reveals in her memoir, 'Worthy', that her seven-year separation from Will Smith was necessary for her personal growth and to dissolve false ideas about marriage.
- She insists that the separation 'worked' and allowed her to mature emotionally and understand what she needed to be for herself in order to have a loving relationship.
- Pinkett Smith also clarifies that it was Will's decision to publicly discuss her 'entanglement' with August Alsina, and she took on the false narrative of being an adulterous wife to protect his privacy.
- Regarding the incident of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, she says it's 'his story to tell' but suggests the incident brought them closer.
- Despite their separation, Pinkett Smith affirms her commitment to Will, stating she will always be by his side and they are currently figuring out what their relationship looks like.
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