Jada Pinkett Smith, host of “Red Table Talk,” has been married to Will Smith since 1997. Their relationship started in 1994 when Jada auditioned for the role of Will’s girlfriend on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Despite being rejected for the part due to her height, Will, who was then married to Sheree Zampino, felt a connection with Jada. He eventually called her to ask if she was seeing anyone, and upon hearing she wasn’t, he quipped, “That’s great that you’re seeing me now.”
**Family and Marriage**
The couple married in 1997 and have two children: Jaden (born in 1998) and Willow (born in 2000). Their marriage has often been in the media spotlight, but Jada’s revelation of an affair sent shockwaves through the public, overshadowing previous controversies.
**The Infamous Oscars Incident**
The Smiths have faced intense media scrutiny, especially after the 2022 Oscars incident where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live on stage. Rock had made a joke about Jada’s battle with alopecia, a condition causing hair loss. Will’s response, yelling, “Keep my wife’s name out of your ****** mouth,” followed by winning Best Actor for “King Richard,” made headlines. The incident led to Will being banned from the Oscars for ten years, with the Academy citing his behavior as overshadowing the awards.
**2020 Red Table Talk Revelation**
The couple’s marriage had already been tested by another major controversy in 2020. On “Red Table Talk,” which Jada co-hosted with her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and daughter Willow, the couple had a candid discussion about their relationship. This episode, featuring Will as a guest, became globally notorious due to the personal disclosures shared.
