Jada Pinkett Smith Opens Up About 'Mid-Life Crisis' That Changed Her Marriage

Jada and husband Will Smith got candid about their relationship on her Facebook Watch series, 'Red Table Talk.'
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[@hayatehamzaoui8401]

When u have too much money u start imagining problems, average couples want just to pay their bills and mortgage

[@1991Meka]

SO FUCKING TRUE!

[@KatieKamala]

Isn't that the truth

[@nashaundawiley869]

dead on..

[@comptroller39]

You damn right.

[@johnmwenda36]

That part

[@ajaniiir8483]

Here after finding out that the August thing was confirmed ...Wheww chileeee😳😂

[@lingbaebee]

👀same 👀

[@tezdun9911]

Exactly pure TRASH

[@NhanTran-ut6tv]

Why is she talking like that ? Acting like she’s some spiritually enlightened guru. You don’t have us fooled

[@faiza30]

I totally agree with u. She had an affair and acting like it was all about being spiritual. Can’t stand her. All i have been hearing her say is I needed to find my joy, I needed to find out what made jada happy. Selfish bitch.

[@dm8531]

@@faiza30 i cant stand her too. Shes just a master manipulator and thinks people cant see through her adultery ways!

[@staceymacedotortorella5959]

These two have always loved to preach about what a great relationship they had. I remover them on Oprah. Just show offs. Who cares. Go away already.

[@21350ctw]

Lmfao!! 🤣😂😂

[@beeutskindeep]

This was a good laugh 😂 😭

[@howsway2790]

Jada“Im not marriage material, im a ride or die chick” Will - “ what u are is the best friend that i ever had.” Wtf is going on here😭😭😭🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MelsDaughter90]

🥴🥴🥴😂😂😂

[@yahrodjacob2510]

ask yourself this again

[@danyailjackson4011]

Shit here is a mess

[@burgundybutterflies4910]

😂😂😂 the people need answers

[@shaybrown5289]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 open relationship

[@LuxfereMorningstar]

Jadas Mom is like the black version of Ellen Degeneres or am I hallucinating?

[@davidhamm7536]

Lux Morningstar lmaaoooo dayummm

[@aisha2luv464]

You not hallucinating she look like Ellen😂

[@anteoniaaa1048]

Nahhhh you right 😂😂😂😂

[@patricerenee1717]

No she doesn't. Not at all!!!!

[@rimasaba]

Ellen who ?

[@sandrad8640]

Jada and mom looking like sisters😍😍

[@jajajabbi5716]

please who is mum and daughter

[@Irish-Rose]

Extensive plastic surgery. Their faces look like they are plastered in plastic

[@pamelajones8166]

@@Irish-Rose STFU you jealous hater.

[@imaniakerrison3396]

Gorg

[@charltonbeckford5965]

No

[@DangerousDavies2008]

This is awful. Will is in an abusive and coercive relationship and needs to escape before he self-destructs completely.

[@ThugLifeModafocah]

That's part of being an ADULT. You have responsabilities and you have to act as an adult. I feel sorry for Will. He's trapped in a situation where he just lose, and he is losing himself.

[@dianabest-hutchison4187]

Jada and her Mum both look like sisters and immortals!

[@MomTheEbayer101]

Diana Best sister yes.... immortals NEVER! If you read what immortals really like you’d sing a new tune.

[@PettyLaBitch]

I was just gonna say

[@jenster29]

Same plastic surgeon

[@jenster29]

@Siobhan Fogarty haha brilliant

[@LadieBjj]

I have been married for 20 years. If my marriage was this painful, It wouldn’t have lasted this long! It’s not my job to make my partner happy but it’s not my job to make him unhappy by sleeping with others. I can see Wills pain.

[@jayg5888]

Thank you!

[@belle3055]

You don't even know if your partner has slept with someone else...

[@monember2722]

in my opinion he can't be really happy with an open marriage, even though he agreed to it.

[@godsbabi1]

@@monember2722 and she believes that she dropped some deep knowledge. He appears to be so zombie-like & actually hypnotized (look at his eyes.) Yet, we teach people how to treat us. Maybe he believes that he needs her in his life.

[@thatgirlvee2]

Did you forget that he slept with other women too?

[@deepblack2193]

How dare she say her 40th party was a display of Will’s ego that’s gaslighting and he doesn’t know it he just agrees she had zero appreciation for what he did for her he should be saying that her sleeping with sons friend was for HER ego but he’s too simple and easily manipulated by this hideous woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lm.1221]

Right???

[@Mitzi73]

The fact that they are talking about this intimacy in front of their daughter is sickening. They are robbing her of a peaceful life.

[@fer..8663]

It’s dysfunctional

[@LeeDfined]

Too late

[@aryzswaggermoonwalker9604]

Being Open with her daugther is a good thing, wtf are you talking about

[@kevinstephens2333]

@@aryzswaggermoonwalker9604 it’s not a good thing. Something need to keep between parents.

[@yvonnelutunacevamaca3347]

Willow has this hurt look when her parents talk about their partnership

[@TheDarkGBJ]

@Daveed da sick 🤣😂

[@Sivart180th]

Willow has the same look as will hurt

[@lydzjourneyinfaith]

Will doesn't do DIVORCE and Jada was unhappy. So they probably compromised. Stay married but live their lives separately.

[@olguinmartha3073]

Lydia REIHER bingo! So sad tho

[@kkkkkkk7]

bingo!

[@TayTatum]

why it feels like im the only one who gets their relationship i understand them and its great

[@SandStormXII]

🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@mattroyce]

LMAOOOOO

[@LoneWolfHustle]

The turning point was when she started sleeping with another man lol.

[@LoneWolfHustle]

@Sierra Bee I have no issues with either one doing whatever they want. They're grown and that's their relationship. Just making a comment I thought was funny

[@vickytaylor4156]

Her children's playdate tho? 👀👀👀🤭😂

[@grapejuice2819]

Oh because she’s a woman and she’s not allowed!

[@loudiesalomon311]

I think you mean other men!" They just don't want to say!" 😩

[@genna2337]

I don't think she loved him like he loved her

[@mandiectne9536]

They sit up their talking a whole lotta nothing. Their daughter looking at them confused like WTF is this here.

[@ulitmategamer1611]

pseudo enlightenment

[@Ilovechicago100]

😂

[@brandonwayne2843]

@RENSA80 speaking facts Karen

[@tvs9978]

@Amanda there's a limit to what they can reveal so of course there's going to be a lot of vague statements because you still have to protect the privacy of your relationship

[@123418205]

I am also confused

[@karlkopec2982]

Will Smith love him some Jada Pinkett to be honest I don't even think he can live without her. I think he loves her that much. like the statement if you all agree with me.

[@skywalker6648]

He is afraid of her. When he wanted to divorce her a few years ago, she brought in a powerful lawyer and he backed off that idea. Now they have a partnership.

[@Irish-Rose]

Sky Walker Agreed. She is a very strange, & very dominant, & selfish woman. I have never liked her, & always thought he could have done so much better. Their kids have always seemed messed up, & I blame her for that too. Maybe one day he will be able to break thru & leave. It’s almost like a “ cult” thing.

[@lynnaegink]

Carol G that's not true, you obviously didn't watch the entire show!

[@pamelajones8166]

@@Irish-Rose She is a Black woman so that means she is her husband's equal.

[@pamelajones8166]

@@lynnaegink Majority of White women will never understand Black women.

[@sewbee5222]

Hell we see why the kids are confused.. the parents are.

[@Ilovechicago100]

Lol

[@aracelymartinez6680]

I love willow... Very mature for her age.

[@sangobhogal578]

True, but I dunno if we can blame will

[@rtthomas3667]

This comment should have 10 million "likes." (Here's my one...lol)

[@Rubi_0902]

And the look confused, odd looking and act spacey. Well these people are doing that to the kids.

[@qj2908]

The mid-life crisis toy was Alsina. But he wanted real love.

[@alien-hs1zn]

Yep

[@mattroyce]

hahaaaa oof

[@LadyZ-A-R_GQ]

lol Yes , he was in the picture that time LOL

[@artistada3582]

He knew the rules of the game before he played

[@yahrodjacob2510]

can't always get what you want

[@hellacat5610]

It's weird having a counselling session with your mother and daughter in the room. I feel for Will, I think he accepts a lot of crap from Jada because he loves her a lot. Jada let a non-free spirit enjoy Will!

[@melody6725]

well damn. they pretty much told us everything. who is back after the august alsina stuff?

[@joyb7857]

Very interesting.

[@lynngailj1036]

Exactly

[@divanekai]

Present ☝🏾

[@jenniferdavilla5149]

Here 🙋‍♀️

[@jay.bbyyy97]

I came here looking for answers, but they went in circles the whole damn time 😩🥴🥴🥴

[@hollister2320]

Girly Quice “I needed freedom,” “our marriage needed to be re-built,” “we don’t call ourselves married anymore”....it was right in front of our eyes this entire time and we ignored it lol

[@MelsDaughter90]

Abel_Underwater bingo😂😂

[@shaybrown5289]

@@hollister2320 exactly and don't forget Jada said she knows that she's Not and i repeat NOT MARRIAGE MATERIAL

[@kwilliams6799]

on me 😂

[@riz-rq9wr]

In other words they have a open marriage but they are staying together for life lol

[@SNicole1242]

These people sound like robots, they seem so delusional.

[@patriciasmith8468]

Now I agree with that

[@randypoling8315]

Absolutely right

[@shiwan45]

Why are watching this then . They’re more real then most people because at least they know how to communicate with each other.

[@shiwan45]

Jada and Will and they’re children will always be together because they accept each other for who they really are. Jada is deep in conversation and some people will never trust or touch this in life . Real is so much better in life

[@SNicole1242]

Accidentally stumbled upon this video and recognized how narcissistic they are that is all. I don’t follow them and don’t want too. Sorry, to have bothered you. :/

[@purplestyle1972]

They finish each other's sentences... either it's rehearsed or they know each other too well

[@deeyoung4583]

Jada and her mom are beautiful!@

[@deronreed2945]

yes they are

[@danneyxxx6614]

Her mom looks younger than her

[@Irish-Rose]

Danyell xxx That’s because both have had extensive plastic surgery, which is not a surprise being that they are in Hollywood. Their faces look like plastic to me, not too great.

[@dinavienna]

That s her mom??? 😱

[@lmiller6675]

Carol G you’re speaking for your race. Black don’t crack baby check our older pictures of them. You wish you looked like them at their age

[@LibraLife47]

I'm glad I'm single..this is just too much

[@daquanstaley4687]

Facts

[@PerForMSR]

Na, nobody wants a relationship with you

[@exposingliars9824]

Seriously. They make it sound like they have some sort of wisdom. Sounds like hell to me. My wisdom is....Stay Single!!!

[@susannal27]

Lol 😂😂😂😂

[@Shawndrea]

Lol

[@bossalinedezz]

this explains everything that is going on now , someone at ET deserves a raise 😂🤣

[@Aggie4life77]

All of this talk is fancy for, “she for the streets”

[@darkjedimaster6324]

Can you explain why

[@Japan705]

Exactly

[@Japan705]

@@darkjedimaster6324 Do you mean explain why she for the streets?

[@crazeekids9744]

Sounds to me like will is putting jada first and jada is putting jada first...

[@jackcoltrane5532]

Maybe because Jada has been putting the family and Will first until that moment instead of herself, think about that!! Women tend to sacrifice a lot of their lives for others and often forget about their own desires and goals in life!! It is very healing that we are finally able to break these stereotypes and everyone can meet in the middle, we just have to figure this out together! And no one is going to be less of a man or woman because of that! I`m so happy that we are finally able to transcend our relationships

[@summergary4538]

If you watch the episodes it’s because Will only ever put himself first. He says it several times, especially in the second part.

[@CandaceLeAnne]

I understand wanting to be who you really are with someone you love but do they have to go so far as to say “we don’t even call ourselves married anymore?” Something else is going on with Jada and she seems a bit too obsessed with her “free spirit” goals in life. I feel like once you bring children into the world whether you’re married or not, you are automatically drafted into a role whether you like it or not. She seems very self involved and he seems like he is still wearing a mask and trying to say all the right things.

[@jenster29]

@@CandaceLeAnne right.....? She acts like she has all this insight and wisdom but it's all about her. And Will is whipped coz he doesn't want to give her half of his money 😂😂😂 No seriously he acts like someone who was caught cheating (or something bad) and he's licking the ground she walks on so she doesn't tell everyone.. She has some hold on him and he's praying for his life 😂

[@CandaceLeAnne]

penelope pittstop I almost feel like she doesn’t want him.

[@theWn123]

Wow. She actually has him believing he planned the party just for himself. If that’s not gaslighting I don’t know what is.

[@1991Meka]

She need to SLOW DOWN on the face fillers..

[@LoneWolfHustle]

Lol she should've never messed with her face. Just doesn't look natural.

[@cryssinaaa]

She’s trying to look as young as Aug lol

[@looloo960]

How does her mother look younger tho

[@VLyricParker]

I know people change when they age but she looks nothing like her Different World days. Like 2 different people

[@nodumonotha8147]

@@VLyricParker I've beeeen saying!

[@christopherroberts9608]

When a woman say she's a free spirit it's a red flag

[@guilboy]

Lot of code words, and vagueness, I understand the details of what it really is, is their business only. However they chose to halfway put it on the table....

[@Irish-Rose]

Guil Boy Really strange relationship. It’s like she’s the man, in charge & dominant. Hate that plastic surgery both her mom & her have had. Looks like two wax figures

[@guilboy]

@@Irish-Rose I think she can be perceived as wearing the pants, because she's always on the forefront, breaking down their lives to the public, going as far as creating a platform to do that. Will seems more reserved and more on the fun side of things, especially looking ast his channel. But I think Will is still handling business in the background. As for the surgery, it took me some time to notice it. It doesn't shock me on Jada, she doesn't look like a lion or anything like that. I think it's pretty well done, the cheek bones show a litle bit though. But hey it's the times we live in.

[@kellyimo323]

They broke up but didn’t have the courage for divorce maybe. He wouldn’t be crushed and what did they build back up? Her being selfish? Idk

[@user-cg3yw9tl1n]

Wow, I love that. J: 'Am not marriage material, What I am is a, Ride or Die Chick'. Will: 'What you are is, My Best Friend'.

[@itsjusme6447]

Wow! You said the same thing I said 😀😀😀😀

[@cheryllewis7465]

I said WHOA!

[@bam2431]

And i said ..oh please, give me a break 😒

[@ericabelcher8760]

@Tat Bas LMAO!!!

[@kkkkkkk7]

@Siobhan Fogarty lol

[@abeltesfaye_]

I literally burst out laughing and said, "this is a mess" and had to turn it off 😂

[@judeak2442]

Meanwhile you out here addicted to cocaine and shit 😂

[@proph9916]

So who's here after Jada admitted to Will about having an affair with August Alsina on red table talk?

[@jenniferramos2846]

Hollywood is whack! Who talks soo openly in front of their children abt all these things? U can be progressive n a modern open family but we are still human n it still affects the children.

[@j.jthompson7639]

All bullshit; no sacrifice, no love.

[@MomTheEbayer101]

Man this speaks volume!!! I think the turning point for good in my marriage happened last year in April after attending The Israel Of God “ One Accord” seminar. I came to realize I had to understand and accept that my husband wasn’t like everyone else. My husband is a man that’s doing what he suppose to do as the man of the house, it’s not to do me harm but to help me! Then, I couldn’t understand that. Either I was going to work as his teammate or his enemy. Welp, I chose the teammate role. I grew to understand what “ being on one accord” truly meant!!! God created us to be one unit ( not just my way) and that’s something that took time to learn!!! Now, That I’m on this new path in my marriage, I’m blessed to say “ My husband is the happiest he’s ever been”!!! Praise God for growth!!

[@daquanstaley4687]

They were speaking in code of being swingers

[@taradc6037]

This was beautiful and encouraging to read. So important to have God be the foundation of your marriage! Without Him, anything is bound to fall apart.

[@neadageorge4009]

That's a blessing sis 🙏🏿 truly... But this ain't that lolol 😂

[@nanaosei3794]

Looks like will Smith is dying inside.

[@rpcrealpeopleconsulting6324]

I agree Will does appear to be dead inside he has my empathy

[@blahblahblah3722]

Lol not it doesn't

[@carolinelayade7703]

Nana Osei, Will is dead inside.

[@itsblossom-pv3fx]

How to emasculate a man. Written by Jada Pinkett.

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

How can you not be marriage material and be married to the Will for 20 years?!?!!

[@ThePowerofOne2012]

They sayin they ain't upholdin traditional Christian values... they doin their own thing...

[@Cjmboo]

Tsetsi ppl do change i been married for 26 years and mines is over ppl don't stay the same things change

[@carajordan4377]

@@Cjmboo so how did you last that long?

[@elzymoreno6598]

Exactly!!!

[@smileyladyT]

She saw him from the sidelines being successful working in the spot light etc. And wanted that as well she felt she wasnt living up to her dreams... Sad place to be... especially in a marriage. You dont ever want your S.O to resent you. You want them to love you and encourage you to live your dream.. You only get one life.. and if you have someone in this life to love you and be with you... You have to be willing to try... never lose hope in each other that is a true marriage. Together you work through the differences.

[@YlvaBjarnson]

Does anyone else feel like their talking in "code"? That they won't say certain words because they don't want to cross a certain line? I sure do!

[@sheismonalisa3146]

Ylva Bjarnson I'm so confused..... And I think that they are confused as well.

[@achoofull]

I think they are just trying to chose the right words to effectively communicate what they have experienced.

[@123CREATIONS]

I agree like im so confused lol

[@CJCtelevisionnetwork]

Ylva Bjarnson I agree

[@leahmates3659]

They have agreed to live their lives the way they wanted to be and be able to accept the other spouse unconditionally. Will is gay and Jada is probably a swinger!

[@terriefirmin3190]

The conversation brings up a lot of questions

[@realtalk675]

I think its rude she is open about everything but lying about the relationship with august. Smh

[@CoachDarren]

Even some of the other stuff they talk about they lie.

[@suzanneweisskopf-biggs6736]

Coach Darren, then why even talk?

[@CoachDarren]

@@suzanneweisskopf-biggs6736 exactly I watched a little of about two episodes a never watched again.

[@brunettecoleman8617]

I understand this FULLY. Their saying it is ok to be your AUTHENTIC SELF, in a union. if you have been married for a long time, you understand this. You understand you out grow who you are but that doesn't mean you out grow loving eeach other. it takes true love to allow a person to be their total self at every moment of their life. If we are all honest none of us are who we started out being, we all grow. its hard to tell a person you love, you dont want to be who they think you are because your not that person now. For that person to accept that its painful because it forces you to see the fantasy, mask and lies that are built when your just "going along to get along". They are more 1 then before because truth is in it to stay now. I knew they were none of the things people said. They take family serious.

[@shakratdosunmu5232]

Brunette Coleman Your response is the most and intelligent and it sounds like you know what you are talking abt.Our society is obsessed with labeling.Noone really knows abt wht goes on btwn two ppl in a marriage.

[@SimplyQuintessa]

Brunette Coleman I understand that part but these two are driving in two different vehicles and not in one car.

[@qbella8034]

I totally agree. To love ones authentic self... ur life partner has to accept that u will change/grow in many different ways. No, u won’t agree with all the changes/growth and may not embrace but can understand. I felt like this in a relationship I wanted to have forever but they couldn’t handle it. I felt constricted and strangled for love.

[@carajordan4377]

Thank you

[@wendyellis3738]

What they are saying is we both have cheated we will continue to see other people but we will almays make each othe priority..the devil is so busy what stupid people begin to take on this concept...

[@speedyflygirl3107]

Whenever I listen to her talk, she sounds like she's talking in circles.

[@melo8605]

LMAOOOOO

[@jenster29]

That's someone who thinks they're smart because they have ideas. Most of them they got from self help books and the rest are their own... Poorly formed and not thought through. Her and her mother both have that superiority aura about them when they talk as if they're saying something mind blowing... When most of its just common sense that regular people are living every day. 🤷‍♀️

[@sak707]

@@jenster29 She probably read a book or two, and thinks she is Einstein

[@jenster29]

@@sak707 hahaha that's definitely the case.. Some Paulo Coelho.. Bit of Eckhart Tolle and shes unlocked the secrets to life 😂😂😂 I can picture her nodding ferociously at the screen when TD Jakes is on.

[@NAJErEa91]

Logic is just like that table; round and a round and a round lol not shade just nothing insightful I never go "wow" after she finished a thought it just makes me cringe, its like I am waiting for some point to be made that never comes smh lol I'm glad someone else noticed that as well lol

[@deonnesingh5309]

I hear a lot of talking but not much said

[@daisyconsuelo]

Dee Dee Ok, I thought I had lost some brains cells and therefore couldn't comprehend. Thanks for affirming what I was thinking.

[@T.C556]

Thank you. It took this comment for me to realise why even though I can understand every word spoken, nothing really makes sense.

[@user-xe2io2go1f]

All the time with this family. Constantly talking but saying nothing

[@robertan.2491]

I guess you are not mature enough to understand

[@T.C556]

@@robertan.2491 If by 'not mature enough' you mean we subscribe to the good old fashioned values of marriage (one man, one woman, mutual consideration of each other's needs, loyalty and all that) , I admit you may have a point.

[@chukwuemekaemmanuelnwachuk996]

All I see here is just the license to cheat without feeling guilty or burdened.

[@figureskate9567]

Kind of weird how there daughter Willow just sits at the table nodding and listening like she has a clue.

[@Beanieboom]

figure Skate she does. Children aren't stupid unless you make them. Then they bring others those traumas because they were told you don't know anything, don't look, mom and dad are happy. Then when they're 9 you're happy parents divorce and it fills your world upside. But I'm assuming lol you were put on mute as a child

[@wendyellis3738]

Yeah I said the same thing..this is why their son is so messed up..

[@kinkykitty77]

She just sits there and says damn and wow. It's like she doesn't even actually want to be there in middle of all that uncomfortable feeling.

[@CynthiaAnne89]

My thoughts too....this is grown folks talking

[@jenster29]

@@Beanieboom but this is not the way either. Its inappropriate to involve your kids in your marital problems. Kids always.. ALWAYS.. Did I say always?.... Blame themselves. Even if they are old enough like her to know better... She still will find something she did wrong to contribute to the mess. She is being made to feel in some way responsible for Jadas mid life crisis and its fucked up

[@deshante80]

So In a nut shell, they were separated for a short time. Perhaps around 2015-2018. Perhaps saw other people during that time (insert August alsina)They’ve recently worked out the parameters of their marriage now. And are in a better place. Got it.

[@luis76one]

All she had to say was that she wanted to screw other people (I needed more freedom). You can see her mom looking at her like uuuuu.. how much are you going to reveal. You can see it in wills eyes that he (I was devastated worse that divorce) didn’t want to break up his family. This is sadder than them just divorcing.

[@sincerelyeugene6638]

Why would that be all she had to say? Obviously they understand each other. Will is screwing others too. And in what universe is polyamory a new concept because it certwinly can't be this one.

[@luis76one]

ShadowHealer 101 Here’s the thing I’m sure Will was having an affair or affairs but she’s definitely taking advantage of it and the fact that she calls people out all the time but then snakes her way around questions is BS. Just be real is all im saying and why drag the family through some fake a$$ $hit.

[@nunyabusiness3516]

They seem like the couple on House of Cards. They understand each other on a whole different level than anyone else can, and they don't demand things from each other and are honest with each other. That's great and all, but this is NOT a marriage. It's staying together for the sake of the kids and trying to philosophize it into something deeper.

[@mennahblack7500]

Staying for the kids is what I’m getting from this whole open relationship...but also...she says she’s not marriage material...because someone can be a ride or die and not be in a relationship. So Jada has to find her own happiness and if the 40th birthday was about him...she’s been living in his shadow and he probably became obnoxious because who he is...sometimes your partner can become your competitor. That’s when your in trouble.

[@wolvesbane1748]

@@mennahblack7500 it cant be staying for the kids...the kids are grown ass adults...they no longer need to do tht...this is manipulation if I've ever seen it...it's sickening...this isn't love..this is taboo...it's trifling ...it's demented...it's a perverted idea of love...and Will needs to get that demon out of his life called Jada

[@dannacamacho7590]

Nah he'll no ! Don't even compare it to the house of cards . From what I remember frank and Claire were always a team. They compromise. One could say frank had more power but I remember claire also did she went her way instead of listening to frank. At the beginning of the season I forgot what it was. Jada here is in control abusing will

[@dannacamacho7590]

Also to add they built one another . Compare to jada who tears will

[@kernalbert4939]

I think they are dancing around "she likes taking it from sources other than her husband". It ain't that complicated. Just say it.

[@SimplyQuintessa]

I don’t understand. #1-She cried before she got married cause she didn’t want it. #2-She cried on her wedding day. #3-She cried when she found out she was pregnant. #3-She never wanted to be a traditional wife. Then WHY get married to him? And why did he want to still marry her? Her heart was never in it....but grew to accept the arrangement. That’s what we women do-adapt even at misery. Now, it seems they said F it and have concluded it-is-what-it-is. You do you; I’ll do me and we’ll grab our individual happiness, but work this grind and secure the bag cause this a family business. That’s not a marriage. There is a difference y’all. However, if their formula works for them cool! I know my formula will have to be different but not this different.

[@genobourn7423]

These people are lost!

[@chrissychrissy2649]

Geno Bourn everybody is lost

[@christlegreen9458]

Quin Tessa ...an arrangement by any other name is still the same...or is it?

[@maniacram]

Quin Tessa waaay to overthink it!

[@cryssinaaa]

I don’t feel like they want to let each other go publicly cause they want to keep the black family staying together image but if being apart is better for the both of you fck what you should look like for everyone else

[@ughdontknowwhatnametouse465]

I don’t think it’s because of the image but because they just don’t want to let go

[@movelike9536]

Teresas Channels lol it’s their image their brand cause if they let go the perfect marriage is destroyed the will and Jada love is ruined pls they are not in love with each other they staying for the brand money and fame

[@maverickrhodes2432]

"We dont say we are married anymore, we are bound together by a spiritual sense" in other words, Will sleeps in the spare room and the love fest on public display is just that, a public display.. they are separated

[@cottoncandy1691]

Congratulations to entertainment tonight for all the good stuff..👍 The Smith's I appreciate them for sharing their Family Stories...thank you ET for sharing this beautiful content...I understand what Mrs. Jada was talking about "The Life partnership".. with being in a safe place as husband and, wife. 🤵🏽👰🏽 💕🍰 🍷🍷🍾 💕 "RIDE OR, DIE CHIC ".. Me to Jada.. 💃💃💃

[@blessedcutie8983]

I like how Jada's daughter has access to these conversations about her parents but I'm also uncomfortable for her. She's a kid in a room filled with adults.

[@lissettefeliciano3908]

I couldn't agree more she's in the wrong table to begin with she's only 17!!!!

[@alimehmood4772]

Well if you want freedom so why you guys get married? Marriage means compromise. And they made new rules as they said so, they are still confused with them selves

[@AB-zs2ns]

Exactly it means compromise not just him doing what he thinks is best for her like throwing her a party she didn't even like. Sounds like he's learned the true meaning of compromise now.

[@tinkrbelle9]

It’s so sad to see how far we’ve gone in the world, trying to create marriage in our image and say what it should be. What people don’t seem to realize is it was design by our Creator. I feel for will Smith here... just agreeing to get along. He didn’t strike me and being honest with himself and she lacks warmth and heart and is all about her

[@sbaker93]

why is jada's mom over here looking like the black ellen degeneres 😭

[@skywalker6648]

Why is she there, period? Perhaps a non-related mediator is a better idea.

[@cooliegee]

​@@skywalker6648 "Red Table Talk" is a web television talk show starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris aka Jada's mother.

[@miresly777777]

meandering dream lol

[@monaematters7354]

meandering dream lol naw Jada Mom looks 10 times better that Ellen on her best day! But I’m sure Ellen appreciates the compliment! Lol !!

[@skywalker6648]

@@cooliegee I know what it is. Why are you telling me that? That has nothing to do with what I commented on. As I mentioned, she should have a non-related mediator. Otherwise, it seems pointless for her mother to mostly stare the whole time and nod her frozen face at whatever Jada says.

[@jonneygreen]

Marriage don't stay the same forever......people change. It will come to a point in your marriage certain things has to be compromise in order to save the marriage

[@Toilbaby]

Jada’s mother seems so loving/supportive. Wish I’d had a mother like her. Lodie.

[@sandrawileman2167]

He just follows what she says it’s been that way for years lol he has to agree with everything she wants ugh she is horrible.

[@mennahblack7500]

I believe this open relationship was Jada’s idea and he don’t want to break his family up or lose her completely to another man. So they put new rules back together for partnership.

[@Hyle-King-Neithekaos96]

I think you guys are actually upset over nothing. Its not that deep.

[@Lee_709]

@@Hyle-King-Neithekaos96 lolol again facts lol.

[@dashanee0390]

@@Hyle-King-Neithekaos96 I do too....even if it is true...will is a grown ass man if he doesn't comply I'm pretty sure he wouldnt let it fly..despite his beliefs...

[@wuzzy5894]

Jada and Gabrielle must be friends lol

[@strauqq1]

Lol are they speaking in codes, or is this rich talk. Cause, some things missing...

[@koldraiynedownskayle5744]

Definitely. This kinda confirmed half the rumors for me.

[@gma904]

RIGHT... Because I didn't know wtf they were saying.

[@jojoc326]

Jada believes ...i'm scientology... that could be why they speak like this!!

[@dereka.b.8136]

.... they are regular words . What codes are you refering to ?

[@mrrpswife]

@@gma904 yes

[@blewprent]

They kill me the way they over-philosophize everything. Jesus Christ!!!

[@bellaisdus8960]

Right. They are stupidm i hade jada.. will was better off without her and those ugly as kids

[@veeoby3364]

For real. You took the words right out my mouth.

[@rawirihemi27]

Completely agree here, good luck to them both but they border line with too much BS.

[@kmeeks92987]

Overly simplistic people turn my stomach

[@denzelmoton5121]

@@bellaisdus8960 that grammar though. 😂

[@inigini]

Basically.... if we put aside all this big psychotherapy words ... they are separated but devoted to each other. In other words , I think 🤔, they are in a somewhat open marriage , so they keep their marital status for public and legal purposes. However this spiritual, maybe actually means, we share two lovely kids and we keep and respect ✊🏻 our secrets. But we are not ONE any more as we used to, but nevertheless we are bonded because of that.Something like maybe

[@KatieKamala]

Yes agree, but you forgot to add that Will is gay.

[@Birthdpromise]

You think they have everything to make them happy but they’re just as complicated as my family...... oh wow money doesn’t buy love or happiness, it’s God that gives us that peace and joy in our lives.

[@ladom6315]

Yes 🙌

[@grinsplit444]

Who? I doubt it

[@deandrestewart5121]

God isn't real

[@thevoice464]

Theres something they're hiding I can feel it

[@Niqua10023]

I understand how they feel. It’s hard growing up and having so much baggage you hidden for so long. It can hurt not just you but, the one you truly love the most. Some take time to grow before they understand full true happiness.

[@justjay8799]

Go feel a bag

[@isagymluver3214]

pk pk she took back her worth. A successful relationships are two people that put in effort and work together while still being themselves. Don’t compromise so much that you forget about yourself

[@suleimansylvester]

This man went and predicted the future

[@treystout4720]

0 you predicted the future

[@potheadedtarot7702]

These celebrities love talking in big circles to say absolutely nothing...

[@goldenmercury5930]

Unconditional Love with respect honesty and friendship is a MAJOR necessity in a relationship. cant be one without the other PERIODTT!

[@designgirlmv3156]

I think the highlighter trend is going to be the blue eyeshadow of the 70s someday

[@manelmanel9635]

Don't think so she put on too much I agree but still looks gorgeous

[@chuck275]

"I can't agree to things that make Jada Happy" you can sure say that again, Will

[@AlonzoCalPolyPomona]

Jada can't handle that she is "hitting the wall", she's knows Will is getting better and she ain't

[@exitpath]

Truth

[@lisas8080]

I feel like they've been having the same 'revelations' for decades. Doing the same construction, deconstruction, reconstruction. I no longer find it insightful to hear them speak about how they've learned the same lessons over and over again. It feels more egotistical, less like enlightenment.

[@shazzmatazzgaming1488]

Marriage takes work and work they did

[@kaylawarner5487]

Will still looks at jada with love in his eyes😍. I ❤ it

[@jaydenhill8536]

Wow Will sounds like August Alsina interview at the Shade Room..When asked about his relationship with Jada

[@DMRJ53]

I can’t even focus on the topic while looking at jada’s mom. She looks incredibly young.

[@xqueenyx13]

I heard everything i needed to hear. 1. They are married on paper but emotionally 2. They are best friends 3. They built a foundation they are not willing to give up in this life time 4. They are both choosing to do what makes them happy

[@MsLisalisa24]

And don’t forget it’s toxic and no one needs that

[@Mmmkay10]

In other words...we condone an open marriage and want to continue to sleep with other people. NOPE!

[@LeratoM98]

@@Mmmkay10 It's THEIR marriage...People like what they like

[@johnlindsey6622]

@@LeratoM98 I don’t think Will was ok with it but jus didn’t want jada to leave him so agreed to it

[@HOTD108_]

But emotionally what? On paper but emotionally... What?

[@tierraholmes5696]

ONLY thing i took from this is jada wants to be with multiple men and wants will as her main haha what do u mean your not marriage material wtf

[@karaa7595]

C M bingo.

[@AB-zs2ns]

It just means she doesn't like being super domestic she doesn't want the traditional role of 'perfect wife's' she just needed to be herself not this image she is expected to be by her husband or society.

[@robinvolpi]

You're doing waaayyy too much.... going off of your own theories based upon old rumors.

[@psycherevivedby]

you're talking shit lol

[@ha8236]

@natureboyinyourface Kind of makes sense especially when she was upset when she thought she was pregnant.

[@gabrielnorori3106]

Nothing was said in this interview, going in circles the whole time, just come out and say ....i'm gay/lesbian, don't love him anymore that way. Will seems to agree 100% but to what? What a joke.

[@chrissychrissy2649]

Gabriel Norori wait she’s gay?

[@DMRJ53]

Gabriel Norori are they gay?

[@christian_person5058]

Gabriel Norori who knows they both may be gay or bisexual. But why is it important to discuss their personal relationship? On the one hand they want to go public and the other not be totally transparent, by talking on circle and being discreet! Either tell all or stfu!

[@psycherevivedby]

what are you even talking about?

[@ryaa24]

Alice Is not my real name that’s what I’m sayjng😂😂😂tf they on about😂

[@perisndirangu1018]

Women and men ...vision of happiness is very different ..... men think that money .. wealth and ...fame is happiness .... but women think happiness is .....love .....compassion .. ...communication and understanding ....

[@shannondominguez5336]

That's why I have such a hard time. I totally agree with you.

[@darienford860]

You are definitely overly generalizing men and women. Never have I grown up thinking as a man wealth will bring me happiness nor Fame I don't know where you are getting that from

[@aax3074]

also some women think that having a man whose job is to make her feel better about her self is the only way to solve all her insecurities thats way a lot of people stay together

[@miresly777777]

Peris Ndirangu exactly

[@darienford860]

@ChristCollection that's an odd way to throw your religion at everyone

[@PrettyinPink9789]

The most liberal family out there. It's pretty obvious that Will and Jada have an open relationship. Sleep with other people but still come home to each other. It's pretty weird to say the least. But they don't divorce cause they still wanna be Hollywood's power couple

[@MrYatesj1]

So Much RESPECT I have for the openness of this conversation.

[@cdubb8185]

They look like two unhappy couple's, I can see pain and hurt in both of their eyes, They are probably already divorced or with someone else, I mean their relationship is Open.. behind that smile is bunch of tears, I'm sorry I know pain when I see it, and I also know what staying with someone you know your not supposed to be with feel like also, YOU WON'T BE AT PEACE UNTIL YOU WALK AWAY SO YOU CAN HEAL

[@boredagain7545]

Just to remind you of this comment lol

[@cdubb8185]

@@boredagain7545 u feel me tho.. We in 2020 eyes open now

[@jthompson4916]

Aleksandra Pantić right! Dead on

[@Ava2969ny]

you're so wise! Very few couples will admit that staying together is hurting them, but they are too afraid to walk away and begin the healing process. Sometimes it's money issues, fear of what others will say, fear of being alone again that keeps them stuck in a dead end situation, but you're right, their eyes give everything away.

[@cdubb8185]

@@Ava2969ny thanks my love.. life will teach you a few things

[@CK-dp6je]

Duh....The definition of marriage, is literally a life partnership

[@bigbanknewyork3655]

it's not DUH with a 60% current divorce rate

[@AB-zs2ns]

@S D men are also fathers you know? Why don't THEY do what's in their nature to do and look after the kid too?

[@CK-dp6je]

A B fathers can not take the place of mothers!

[@Cksncrm]

@@bigbanknewyork3655 in America, not everywhere else...

[@Accarty8957]

Life partners, and Will encouraged her to find what makes her happy. As quote by both of them, "We're not married we're life partners." In closing, Will said, "You're the best friend I ever have." Open relationship indeed. Will & Jada can deny all they want, bcuz in that interview they dropped a lot of hints how open they are with no strings attached. Other then respecting boundaries and bonds that tie them and family together. Which married woman invites a young man to a red carpet or event and they took a picture where she is closely embraced. Hmmmmm...... In short August & Jada was in something, but he probably got so deeply involved he was sprung or committed, they fukd......

[@sarahlysobey2917]

I want her to trade places with me and my 9-5, restricted budget and trying to raises kids. I wonder how she'd feel constricted then.

[@axelfoley1812]

Absolutely these wealthy people don't realize that they are extremely privileged that they have no financial worries at all they live in mansions, best doctors on the planet, best food, they can travel anywhere on the planet without worries

[@abdirahmanmohamud7186]

S D everyone has their own problems no one is problem free

[@axelfoley1812]

@@abdirahmanmohamud7186 True but being financially well off is a huge help

[@abdirahmanmohamud7186]

Nick Kona everbody has an equal struggle but in different areas if not money its your body if not your mind if not your family and your relationships.Theres billionares that are disabled and there are poor people with functioning minds and bodies

[@axelfoley1812]

@@abdirahmanmohamud7186 True but they( the Smiths) are not disabled(well.. Jaden I'm not sure)

[@tylerlaurensmith5791]

Wow Jada and her mother are absolutely GORGEOUS!

[@Honeypepper.]

Waw! Love how they skirted around the ELEPHANT in the room😆😆

[@hiitsme6829]

Jada is so beautiful..What a lovely family. God Bless you all.🙏❤

[@natalieohlsson7777]

Good job you guys for being real and honest about the breakdown. God bless you!!

[@judithreyes9725]

Will’s laugh is soooo charming!!! And Jada’s skin is life goals!!!!! 😍😍

[@yeshalloween]

judith reyes i agree. But they’re both a bit nuts

[@ladybird491]

She wearing make up.

[@shannondominguez5336]

Beautiful family. Congrats on finding unconditional love as that is hard to find. Even I want to know that feeling with my spouse but I do already know that feeling from a mother's pov but I would like to learn how to extend that type of deeper love.

[@fulani1983]

That’s exactly what I say to my husband, he is the best friend I’ve ever had

[@RebeccaW]

Only YOU can make yourself happy. No one else can make you happy. Nobody nor things. God Bless

[@stacyturner7737]

this sounds like some new age, dolilama, love guru stuff, very cult like, charismatic stuff. nothing in truth, just good words

[@keedinah]

THANK YOU. Everybody goes on and on about how amazing this is but to me it's just crap served up on a fancy plate.

[@janeup5217]

I mean they clrearly say 'it's worst than a divorce" lol , wtf, I so agree with you. Many people divorce and have the ability to respect eachother, they realise they got married for wrong reasons and want to be happy.Those two just seemed like the freaking contract can't be broken for whatever reasons

[@gma904]

Exactly because I still don't know what they were trying to say.

[@ConsiderTheCrows]

They can only give the public what it can consume. Their life is way more real than the little bit of public consumption. Why they still gravitate to each other? They just do until they don't.

[@QueenyRae]

Stacy Turner exactly! Not all that glitters is gold

[@juanitamartin3082]

They're not in love. They're not even in "like". At this point, it just seems like they tolerate each other for the sake of the kids and appearances.

[@sdwhitesox8039]

Lol exactly you can tell they actually hate each other.

[@juanitamartin3082]

@@sdwhitesox8039 Well, I'm not sure they "hate" eachother...but they definitely aren't in love. They're more like roommates who don't want to divorce because divorce is costly...and it's cheaper to stay together. At this point they're just waiting to see who will out live the other to get the bag! 😐😐😐

[@sdwhitesox8039]

@@juanitamartin3082 To me it seems like they definitely hated each other at one point, and now they're just in a place of peace and understanding. But that's marriage and life. It was telling to me when Will was like "I love this woman right here!" and she was just like "Aww Willard..." as if to say "I know you don't really mean that" or at least "aww how cute but I don't really love you back". Lol it's a shame.

[@alistorbanks5813]

Marriage is hard. I'm not married, but when two people who love eachother who believe they want to spend the rest of their lives together make that commitment, it takes alot of work to stay together and be happy.

[@lisamedia6289]

Absolutely

[@arreola891]

Yes it does but it's well worth it. I've learned that it's easy when you have GOD in the center of your marriage.

[@starcityrc3298]

Jada is incapable of being a good partner and she's too much of a narcissist

[@jowaness]

Dang! How many couples ask such questions this raw?