When reflecting on the positive impact Will's controversial behavior had on their relationship, the 'Red Table Talk' host says, 'That was the moment that I decided that I was going to stay by his side.'
- Oct 31, 2023
AceShowbiz - Jada Pinkett Smith thinks it's "crazy" that the Oscars incident, during when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage, has brought her and her husband "closer." In a new interview, the actress opened up about why she decided to stay by Will's side after his controversial behavior at the awards-giving show.
Appearing on "The One Show" on Monday evening, October 30, the 52-year-old dished on the aftermath of Will's Oscars slap. "I knew it was going to be an intense reaction. And that was the moment that I decided that I was going to stay by his side," she said.
Seemingly being marveled at the change of trajectory in her and Will's relationship since the incident, the mother of two gushed, "You know, it's funny how intense situations can amplify love, and it was a pretty difficult time, but it definitely drew us closer. So yeah, it's, crazy how things work."
During the interview, the "Gotham" alum also insisted on maintaining a non-traditional marriage with the actor. "I would say that Will and I have decided to be in a relationship that fits what we desire, and so, we had our separation and then the Oscars came and we are definitely on a different trajectory," she admitted. "But I will not say that it's in a traditional way, for sure. We decided to be together in a way that works for us."
Jada, who married Will in 1997 and shares two children, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, with the Oscar winner, previously confirmed their reconciliation during an event to promote her new memoir "Worthy" earlier this month. "This is where the media wants to clamp on something and spin it all around, and I get it. Yes, we were separated for 7 years," she told the crowd, "UNTIL ... Oscars night!"
Jada has also refused to describe her relationship with Will as a "marriage" because she doesn't abide by traditions or convention. She told Red magazine, "I try to stay away from conventional terms like 'marriage' because people have a very specific idea of it and I'm not in the business of trying to change that. I like spending time with me and I like spending time with my family and that's it. I have no desire to do anything else but that."
