When joining his wife onstage at an event in Baltimore, the 'King Richard' star says that he's 'happier' than ever while describing their relationship as 'brutal and beautiful at the same time.'
- Oct 19, 2023
AceShowbiz - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are putting up a united front amid controversy surrounding her bombshell revelations about their relationship. The pair have been spotted together for the first time since she confirmed that they have secretly separated for seven years.
On Wednesday, October 18, Jada participated in the Brown Lecture series at the Enoch Pratt free Library in Baltimore to promote her upcoming memoir "Worthy". During one part of the program, Will and their children, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, joined the "Red Table Talk" host onstage.
Putting his arm around his wife's shoulders, the Oscar winner said he wanted to come "and hold it down for you the way you have held it down for me," as quoted by the Baltimore Sun. He admitted that their relationship has been "very long and tumultuous" over the last 30 years. "We call it 'brutiful,' " he added. "It was brutal and beautiful at the same time."
Assuring that he's currently in a good state, the 55-year-old told the crowd, "As I stand here before you today, I am happier than I've ever been in my entire life. I have achieved every single thing I have ever wanted in my entire life. There is not one thing left that I desire in this world-all of the awards, all of the money, the family-everything I've ever dreamed."
He went on crediting Jada for his achievements, saying that his dreams were "largely built on the foundation of Jada's sacrifices." Declaring his unwavering support for the mother of his two children, he continued, "Can you show up and love somebody for the rest of your life, even when you don't agree with them? Jada is the best friend I have ever had on this planet and I am going to show up for her and support her for the rest of my life."
Per the local news outlet, Jada smiled throughout Will's speech and called him "babe" as he wrapped up.
Jada shocked everyone when she revealed earlier this month that she and Will have separated since 2016. In a sit-down with "Today" host Hoda Kotb, she confirmed that she and the "King Richard" actor "live separately," though they have no intention to divorce.
However, in another part of the interview, the 52-year-old actress stated that they are committed to restoring their "life partnership" and are "concentrating on healing." She shared, "We are working very hard at bringing our relationship, yes, bringing our relationship back together... back to a marriage again. Husband-wife marriage for me, for my healing process."
Responding to her revelations, Will later said in an email to the New York Times newspaper, "When you've been with someone for more than half of your life a sort of emotional blindness sets in, and you can all too easily lose your sensitivity to their hidden nuances and subtle beauties." He added that he has only now realized that Jada is "more resilient, clever and compassionate than he'd understood."
