Jada Pinkett Smith shines as estranged husband Will Smith and their kids join her on a book tour … despite revealing they’ve been separated for seven years
Jada Pinkett Smith looked happy and supported by her estranged husband Will Smith and their children, Jaden and Willow, in a photo she posted from the Detroit stop of her book tour on Friday night.
The 52-year-old performer posed with her husband, 55, their son, 25, and daughter, 22, as she hung out with a few of their friends after finishing her promotional performance.
The Independence Day star flashed a big smile as she stood next to her wife, who shocked many with her bombshell revelation about her separation from her husband, which she said had been a secret for seven years.
Jada’s memoir, Worthy, was published last Tuesday to much fanfare.
The publication covered numerous aspects of the actress’ life, including her friendship with Tupac Shakur and her relationship with her estranged husband.
We’re a happy family: Jada Pinkett Smith looked happy and supported by her estranged husband Will Smith and their children, Jaden and Willow, in a photo she posted from a stop in Detroit on her book tour on Friday night
The new photo was shocking in light of Jada’s revelations about years of marital turmoil.
Despite Jada’s revelation that they hadn’t been together in years and no longer lived in the same home, Will and Jada sported happy, toothy smiles.
There was also no hint of awkwardness with their children, as Willow and Jaden looked just as happy as their famous parents.
Will and Jada met in 1994 and married three years after they first met.
The Girls Trip actress and her husband started their family with the arrival of Jaden in 1998, and Willow was born two years later.
Will also shares son Trey, 30, with ex-wife Sherry Zampino, and Jada serves as stepmother to her estranged husband’s first child.
The couple stayed together for several years before quietly splitting in 2016, although she only went public with their split earlier this month.
The actress revealed the news during an interview on Todayduring which she called her separation from the actor a ‘divorce’.
She also stated that, although she lives separately from her husband, they have no intention of formally ending their marriage.
Jada elaborated on her split from Will during an interview with Peoplewhere she stated that they remained committed to being open with each other about their feelings.
She stated: “We have eliminated the chance of betrayal.” It’s like, “Let’s talk about it. Let’s work through it together. Let’s be in partnership. Let’s not keep each other in the dark.”
New project: Jada’s memoir, Worthy, was released last Tuesday to much fanfare
Speaking her mind: The publication covered numerous aspects of the actress’ life, including her friendship with Tupac Shakur and her relationship with her estranged husband
It’s all over: The couple stayed together for several years before quietly splitting in 2016, although she only went public with her split earlier this month; Jada was seen last week
Serious business: The actress revealed the news during an interview on Danas, during which she called her separation from the actor a ‘divorce’
The performer went on to say that she plans to stay married to her estranged husband despite their complicated romantic situation.
“I think — and this is just for me personally — if you’re talking about being with someone forever, that’s emotional maturity, getting through the inevitable times,” she said.
Jada concluded by stating that her relationship with Will remained deeply rooted and continued to change throughout their future as a married couple.
“We did really hard work together.” We just had a deep love for each other, and we’re going to figure out what that looks like for us,” she said.