Will Smith Speaks Out on Separation.

in December 2021, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she and Will Smith had separated.

Will Smith remained silent for several months after Jada Pinkett Smith's revelation.

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He said that he and Jada Pinkett Smith were still separated and that they were "two different people."

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He also said that they were "learning to love each other in a different way."

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He actor opened up about what he learned from the actress.

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He mentioned that he came to recognize Jada's remarkable resilience, intelligence, and compassion, far beyond what he had initially understood

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It is unclear what the future holds for Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

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Fans of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have reacted to their separation in a variety of ways.

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Some fans have expressed their support for the couple, while others have expressed their disappointment.

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith met in 1994 on the set of the television show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

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They began dating in 1995 and got married in 1997. They have two children together, Jaden and Willow.

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