Two years later, Will and Jada got married in December 1997, about a month after their engagement.

In July 1998, they welcomed their son, Jaden Smith.

Two years later, in October 2000, Willow Smith, their daughter, was born.

Will Smith smiling and Jada Pinkett Smith looking serious

Over the years, the couple has talked about their relationship amid rumors of divorce.

And you know we’re just not quitters."

After a huge fight, the couple realized their marriage was at a transitional point.

Jada Pinkett Smith looking serious

Around this time, Jada was also dealing with mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Jada shared her take on the idea of an open marriage in a 2013Facebookpost.

Jada Pinkett Smith looking serious while Will Smith smiles holding his Oscar award

After posing numerous questions on the nature of love, she spotlighted their confidence in one another.

“This does NOT mean we have an open relationship,” she clarified.

“This means we have a GROWN one.”

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith smiling

She and Alsina pursued a relationship at a particularly low point in her marriage to Will Smith.

However, once things improved between Jada and Will, Alsina broke things off with her.

As for Will, he’s been bolstering his relationship with his ex-wife, Sheree Zampino.

Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina

Jada hasn’t taken the steps to legally dissolve their union because of a pledge she made to Will.

For her husband, divorce is an anathema.

The actor publicly demonstrated during the 2022 Oscars that he still considers Jada to be his wife.

Will Smith gesturing toward Jada Pinkett Smith