Will Smith insists there is no such thing as a ‘infidelity’ in Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage

Will Smith has been open about his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith, insisting there has never been any infidelity in their relationship.

“There has never been infidelity in our marriage. Never,” said the King Richard star. “Jada and I talk about everything and we’ve never surprised each other with anything.”

The 53-year-old is doing well this awards season, having already won a BAFTA, SAG Award and Critics Choice Award for his portrayal of Richard Williams, Venus and Serena Williams’ father and tennis coach.

However, the actor’s personal life has long made headlines as he and his wife have spoken out about their open relationship and non-monogamous marriage.

During an interview with Gayle King on CBS Sunday morning, the host asked him if there had ever been affairs in their marriage.

“I’ve decided that chattering about my life can be of some use to people,” Smith explained, per People. “I think gossip is the first step to having a real conversation and being able to really explore whether some of the things in your heart are loving or toxic.”

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been one of Hollywood’s most loved couples for decades after tying the knot in 1997.

In 2020, Jada Pinkett Smith famously revealed she had what she called an “entanglement” with singer August Alsina years ago while she and her husband were on hiatus.

Months after revealing his wife, Smith also revealed that he had also sought affection outside of their marriage, which evolved into a non-monogamous arrangement.

US actress Jada Pinkett Smith and actor Will Smith arrive for the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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“Jada never believed in a conventional marriage. Jada had family members who had an unconventional relationship. So she grew up very differently than I did,” Smith told GQ.

“There was significant, endless debate about ‘What is relationship perfection? What’s the perfect way to interact as a couple?’ And for most of our relationship, we’ve chosen monogamy and didn’t think of monogamy as the only relationship perfection.”

He continued, “We gave each other trust and freedom, believing that everyone must find their own path. And marriage must not be a prison for us. And I don’t suggest our way to anyone. I do not recommend this road to anyone.

“But the experience of the freedoms we’ve given each other and the unconditional support for me is the highest definition of love.”

In November 2021, Smith spoke about experiencing “raging jealousy” over his wife’s relationship with the late Tupac Shakur.

“Though they were never intimate, their love for one another is legendary—they defined ‘ride or die,'” he writes in his memoir Will.

“Early on in our relationship, my mind was racked by their connection. He was PAC! And I was me.”