Jada Pinkett Smith Says She and Will Smith Separated in 2016

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that she and her husband, Will Smith, separated in 2016. In an interview with NBC's Hoda Kotb, Pinkett Smith said that the couple was "completely separate lives" for seven years, but that they were not ready to publicly confirm the news before.

"We were exhausted with trying," Pinkett Smith said of their separation. "We were exhausted with trying to make it work."

The couple has been together for over 25 years and has two children together, Jaden and Willow. They also have a son, Trey, from Smith's previous marriage.

Pinkett Smith said that she and Smith are still legally married, but that they are not currently living together. She also said that they are not planning on getting a divorce.

"I made a promise that there will never be a reason for us to get a divorce," Pinkett Smith said. "We will work through whatever and I just haven't been able to break that promise."

Pinkett Smith's revelation has come as a surprise to many fans, as the couple has always seemed very close. In recent years, they have been open about their struggles in their marriage, but they have always maintained that they were committed to making it work.

It is unclear what led to Pinkett Smith and Smith's separation, but it is clear that they are still working on their relationship. They have been seen together on several occasions in recent months, and they have both spoken about their love for each other.

Only time will tell what the future holds for Pinkett Smith and Smith, but it is clear that they are both committed to their family and to each other.