'So full of herself': Jada Pinkett Smith slammed for saying she felt Will Smith 'threw her to the curb' after separation

Jada Pinkett Smith has opened up about her emotions during her seven-year 'secret' separation from husband Will Smith on 'The Diary Of A CEO' podcast
PUBLISHED OCT 17, 2023
 Will Smith (L) and Jada Pinkett Smith are back in the spotlight after 'Worthy' released (Getty)
Will Smith (L) and Jada Pinkett Smith are back in the spotlight after 'Worthy' released (Getty)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Jada Pinkett Smith has been met with mixed reactions after candidly discussing her emotions during the seven-year separation she and her husband Will Smith secretly endured.

The revelation took place during an episode of 'The Diary Of A CEO' podcast hosted by Steven Bartlett.

In her heartfelt conversation, the 52-year-old star of 'Magic Mike XXL' delved into the issues that led to their separation, highlighting the disparities in their "love languages."

She revealed that her own desire was for emotional connection, while Will's love language centered around hard work to provide material comfort.

Jada expressed her emotional bond

Jada explained, "My love language was 'I just want you to be here with me. I don't need all of that stuff, I want to look in your eyes and feel your love and feel your protection here with me.'"

The actress expressed her intention to create a deep, emotional connection with her husband, which differed from his aspiration to create a grand life.

Jada acknowledged that neither of these aspirations was wrong, but rather, they had to find a balance.

She admitted that in the process, she had lost herself by focusing solely on helping Will achieve his dreams, neglecting her own needs.

Jada also confessed to feeling resentful when Will suggested that she needed to find happiness independently during their separation.

The emotional discussion between Jada Pinkett Smith and Steven Bartlett further revealed that the couple, who have been married since 1997, is still in the process of "figuring out" the future of their relationship.

Their commitment to "heavy-duty work" and deep love for each other speaks to their determination to navigate the complexities of their unconventional marriage.

Internet has mixed feelings about Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage secrets

While some netizens criticized her remarks, calling her "full of herself" and accusing her of trying to humiliate her husband, others showed empathy and understanding toward her journey of self-discovery.

The YouTube video had several comments discussing her take on the separation. One commented, “No worries Jada coz you've ruined him now!!!”

“Yet she did not leave. She chose to stay and humiliate him publicly. Sounds like an angry woman to me,” another replied

One user wrote “Is this the next cry baby antics of a wealthy celebrity just like her alopecia (which she could afford to get fixed by the way)”

“Please!! She didn’t even get hired for the role of Lisa on Fresh Prince!! What has she really done??” wrote another.

“She’s doing everything she can to humiliate him. She hates Will,” remarked one fan of Will Smith.

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