Was Jada Pinkett Smith’s AFFAIR with August Alsina the real reason for her split from Will Smith? Actress had an ‘entanglement’ with younger singer the SAME year she says her marriage ended – but makes NO mention of it in shock separation reveal

Jada Pinkett Smith stunned the world today when she revealed that she and husband Will Smith have been secretly separated for seven years – citing ‘exhaustion of trying’ as the reason for their split.

In a bombshell interview, Jada, 52, remained tight-lipped about what ‘torn apart’ their marriage, which the pair have continued to fake in public to this day, saying only that there were ‘a lot of things’ that led them in 2016. division.

However, what Jada failed to mention is that the split happened the same year she had an affair with singer August Alsina – not referring to the scandalous ‘mess’ with the young man, which she first revealed to the world in 2020.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Today host Hoda Kotb asked the Gotham actress why their relationship broke up, to which she replied: ‘Oh, why did it break up? That’s a lot of things, and I think by the time we got to 2016, we were just exhausted with the effort.’

The mother-of-two, who said they were not looking to divorce, continued: “I think we were both still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be. I made a promise that there will never be a reason for us to divorce. We’ll work through anything… and I just haven’t been able to break that promise.’

It was around this time, in 2016, that Jada became romantically involved with August, who is 21 years her junior.

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she and husband Will Smith have been separated for seven years

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she and husband Will Smith have been separated for seven years

Jada had a relationship with singer August Alsina in 2016, which she later called a 'mess' before admitting it was a relationship.

Jada had a relationship with singer August Alsina in 2016, which she later called a ‘mess’ before admitting it was a relationship.

The 52-year-old actress opened up about her life during an explosive interview with NBC News

The 52-year-old actress opened up about her life during an explosive interview with NBC News

News of Jada’s fling with August first emerged in 2020 – but she and Will initially denied the allegations, claiming they were “absolutely not true”.

In an interview with radio host Angela Yee on June 30 of that year, August said he had been romantically involved with Jada and had received Will’s blessing.

“I actually sat down with Will and had a conversation because of the transformation from their marriage to a life partnership. He gave me his blessing,” he explained.

“I was completely devoted to that relationship for years of my life, and I really and really, really, deeply loved it and have a ton of love for it. I devoted myself to it.

‘I gave myself completely. So much so that I can die now, and be good knowing that I have given myself completely to someone, some people never get that in this life. It almost killed me. Not almost. It did – it made me a different person. It destroyed me’.

August continued: “It will probably be the hardest thing I’ve ever had to experience in this life. Contrary to what some people may believe, I am not a troublemaker. I don’t like drama. The drama actually makes me nauseous.

“I also don’t think it’s important for people to know what I do, who I sleep with, who I date, right? But in this case, there are so many people looking at me sideways… And I think it’s because people don’t necessarily know the truth,” he added.

The following month, Jada sat down with Will to address rumors about their relationship status — and decided to film the entire conversation on camera as part of her Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk.

Jada and Will, pictured here in 2019, continued to publicly attend events together despite being separated

Jada and Will, pictured here in 2019, continued to publicly attend events together despite being separated

August, pictured here in 2016, said he 'devoted himself' to his relationship with Jada

August, pictured here in 2016, said he ‘devoted himself’ to his relationship with Jada

INSIDE WILL SMITH AND JADA PINKETT SMITH’S 26-YEAR MARRIAGE

Jada and Will have been married since 1997 after meeting while she was auditioning to be his girlfriend on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

The couple has previously denied that they are swingers or in an open relationship

“I’m like, ‘No, I would. I wish!” Jada told Andy Cohen in 2017 about the ongoing rumors.

However, they have remained open about their sex lives, often sharing intimate details

At the premiere of his movie Focus, he lets it slip that Jada likes to watch his sex scenes

“She’s a little weird like that,” he joked

In 2010, Jada told Oprah Winfrey that spontaneity is key to her and Will’s relationship

“During the day I can send a sexy picture of some kind… If he’s on set with me, we can take a break,” she said.

Just a year ago, she had offered advice on one The Red Book interview that it was important to move things out of the bedroom

‘Does he have access to his office? Have a fantasy date. Be his secretary! Pull over to the side of the road…Just switch,’ she said

In 2010, the couple took their advice in their limo on the way to the Oscars

“We started kissing passionately, and the next thing I knew, well, let’s just say we missed the red carpet and I ended up with almost no makeup on,” Jada revealed.

The actress also claimed that it was Will who first told her about the ‘Grapefruit Method’ made famous in her movie Girls Trip.

Jada confirmed she was in a ‘tangle’ with August – but insisted she and Will had broken up at the time.

“We were done,” she told Will in the episode. “From there, over time, I got into another kind of mess with August.

However, the pair denied August’s claim that Will had given him permission to continue his relationship with Jada.

“One of the things I want to clarify that was being circulated in the press was that you gave permission, which the only person who can give permission in that particular circumstance is me,” Jada said.

“But what August was really trying to communicate—because I could actually see how he would perceive it as permission because we parted amicably—I think he also wanted to make it clear that he’s not a spoiler. of the house, which it is not.”

Jada confirmed that she and Will met August through their son Jaden and recalled that the singer, who would have been 23 at the time, was ‘really ill’.

“It all started with him just needing help, I want to help his health, his mental state,” she explained.

“His departure from our family was initially for his health. We found all these different resources to help him get rid of him and from there you and I were having a very difficult time,’ she told Will.

After Jada’s confession, Will admitted, “I’m done with you.” Jada added that they decided to split up for a ‘period of time’.

“And then what did you do, Jada?” Will asked as he asked his wife to continue talking.

“As time went on, I got into a different kind of mess with August,” Jada explained.

When Will pushed Jada to clarify what she meant by ‘messing up’ she replied: ‘It was a relationship, absolutely.’

She continued: “I was in a lot of pain and I was very broken. In the process of that relationship I definitely realized that you can’t find happiness outside of yourself.’

After Jada admitted to having an affair with the singer-songwriter, some of Will’s comments prompted viewers to question whether he had had affairs of his own in the past.

The Gemini Man star said the couple had ‘made mistakes without fear of losing’ the family.

“We got together young and were both broken in our own ways. “Being able to make mistakes without fear of losing your family is so critical,” he said.

Jada spoke with Today host Hoda Kotb about her personal life and why she hasn't gone through with a divorce in an exclusive interview ahead of the release of her book.

Jada spoke with Today host Hoda Kotb about her personal life and why she hasn’t gone through with a divorce in an exclusive interview ahead of the release of her book.

Will and Jada pictured with their children Willow and Jaden and also his son Trey (left) in 2022

Will and Jada pictured with their children Willow and Jaden and also his son Trey (left) in 2022

Will and Jada, pictured here together in 1998, have decided not to legally divorce

Will and Jada, pictured here together in 1998, have decided not to legally divorce

The couple, who married in 1997, have continued to hit the red carpet together

The couple, who married in 1997, have continued to hit the red carpet together

A few years before their interview on Red Table Talk, Will said the couple no longer used the title ‘married’, but instead referred to each other as ‘life partners’.

“We don’t even say we’re married anymore,” he told BET in 2018, before adding, “We refer to ourselves as life partners, where you get into that space where you realize you’re literally with someone for the rest of your life. your life.’

Jada has been married to Will since 1997. They are parents to Jaden, 25, and daughter Willow, 22. Will has a son Trey, 30, from his first marriage to Sheree Zampino, 55.

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