Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith: Photos of the Former Couple

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September 25, 2023 2:00PM EDT

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Will and Jada’s relationship has been in the spotlight for decades. See photos of them through the years here.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith met in 1994 on the set of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ when Jada was, funnily enough, trying out to be Will’s on-air girlfriend! The couple married in 1997, and have two children together, Jaden Christopher Smith and Willow Camille Reign Smith. Will has another child, Trey, from his marriage with Sheree Zampino before he was with Jada. Both Will and Jada have opened up about their relationship struggles on her talk show, ‘Red Table Talk,’ on Facebook. In 2022, Will made waves after he slapped Oscar presenter Chris Rock over a joke he made about Jada’s hair loss.

Scroll through to see pics of the couple through the years.

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Will Smith with his family at the ‘Emancipation’ premiere

Will Smith with his family at the ‘Emancipation’ premiere — Will Smith is joined by his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and his three children at the ‘Emancipation’ red carpet premiere on Nov. 30. It marked Will’s first red carpet since the Oscars slap.

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Will Smith with his wife at the ‘Emancipation’ premiere

Will Smith with his wife at the ‘Emancipation’ premiere — Will Smith poses with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the premiere for his new Apple movie, ‘Emancipation.’ Will wore a maroon suit and Jada rocked a white gown with a long train.

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Will smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are seen leaving nobu

Will smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are seen leaving nobu — Will smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are seen leaving Nobu. They looked happy and content.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 2022 Oscars

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 2022 Oscars — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith appear at the 94th Annual Academy Awards. Will would take home Best Actor after getting on stage to slap presenter Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada’s hair loss.

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The Smiths At The 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

The Smiths At The 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, and Trey Smith get together for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Mar. 27, 2022. They were all there for the ‘King Richard’ actor.

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Will & Jada At The Premiere Of ‘Bel-Air’

Will & Jada At The Premiere Of ‘Bel-Air’ — Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith are cute at the premiere of ‘Bel-Air’ on Feb. 9, 2022. The show is a dramatic take on the classic ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’.

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Will & Jada At The 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards

Will & Jada At The 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith look so stylish as they arrive at the 27th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Mar. 14, 2022. Her strapless gold dress went perfectly with his dark jacket and chocolate brown vest.

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‘King Richard’ & His Queen

‘King Richard’ & His Queen — Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith attend the Nov. 14, 2021, premiere of ‘King Richard’ at AFI Fest at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre. Their children, Willow and Jaden, were also there.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘Gemini Man’

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘Gemini Man’ — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith pose on the red carpet of the ‘Gemini Man’ film premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, CA in Oct. 2019. They looked stylish at the event. By this point, the two had been married almost 22 years, proving that love can last in Hollywood!

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at Rihanna’s Diamond Ball

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at Rihanna’s Diamond Ball — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith posed at Rihanna’s Diamond Ball in Los Angeles on Dec. 10, 2016. The couple looked classically chic. The couple has been known to hit the red carpet together for night’s out on the town, and this looked like one of their most epic date nights!

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards — Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith smiled together at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch brunch in Palm Springs on Jan. 3, 2016. Jada showed off her stunning pixie cut. Both stars have used their platforms for incredible change and moving progressive conversations forward. One outlet they use for such work is Jada’s ‘Red Table Talk’ on Facebook Watch, where Will makes appearances from time to time.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at the White House Correspondent’s Association Dinner

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at the White House Correspondent’s Association Dinner — Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith posed together on the red carpet for the White House Correspondent’s Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2016. Jada rocked a stunning one-shouldered purple dress. The two have also been incredibly politically engaged, with Will supporting Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns. Jada has stood by his side with her support, too.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at VH1’s ‘Dear Mama’ Event

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith at VH1’s ‘Dear Mama’ Event — Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, and Trey Smith smiled on the red carpet for VH1’s ‘Dear Mama’ in New York City on May 3, 2016. Jada wore a gorgeous green dress. This family is incredibly tight. Jada became the stepmom to Will’s eldest son after they tied the knot in 1997. One year later, she gave birth to Jaden and welcomed Willow in 2000.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Environmental Media Association Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Environmental Media Association Awards — Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith posed together on the red carpet at the Environmental Media Association Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 22, 2016. They looked stunning together! These two know how to turn heads on the red carpet, and throughout their relationship, they have very rarely shied away from showing their affection for one another.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith With Their Kids

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith With Their Kids — Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Will Smith posed together at the Environmental Media Association Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 22, 2016. Jada wore a white ensemble and looked totally glam. When they can, Will and Jada love to bring their family together for major events. They have a close bond with their children, while still allowing them space and freedom of expression.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 73rd Golden Globe Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 73rd Golden Globe Awards — Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith arrive at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Jada wore a green dress and Will wore a classic black suit. Will and Jada are undoubtedly one of the golden couples of Hollywood.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 47th NAACP Image Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 47th NAACP Image Awards — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the 47th NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Jada looked stunning in a blue ruffle dress and gold earrings and gold necklace. Will and Jada never miss an opportunity to give back to their community. It’s what has kept them down to Earth throughout their marriage!

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Latin Grammy Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Latin Grammy Awards — Will Smith and actress Jada Pinkett Smith sat next to each other at the 16th Latin GRAMMY Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 19, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jada rocked a stunning pink lipstick. Another thing about Will and Jada is that they barely have aged a day! It sure does keep them young, and they are always as smitten as ever when they’re together.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith In 2015

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith In 2015 — Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith pose in the press room during the 16th Latin GRAMMY Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 19, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jada wore a gorgeous see-through silver dress. Not only has the couple consistently been supportive of one another, but they love to show off their love at industry events. In 2015, the two had been married for nearly 20 years — a major milestone for anyone, but especially for an A-list couple in Hollywood.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘Focus’

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘Focus’ — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the Los Angeles World Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures ‘Focus’ at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 24, 2015 in Hollywood, California. The couple wrapped their arms around one another. There’s nothing like having a supportive partner to be there for you through ups and downs. Jada and Will are just that for one another. The two always support each other’s endeavors, just like Jada did at the 2015 premiere of Will’s film ‘Focus.’

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith in 2015

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith in 2015 — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith posed together at the ‘Concussion’ premiere Los Angeles, California on Nov. 23, 2015. Jada wore a see-through silver long-sleeved gown and rocked her gorgeous pixie cut. Will wore a black suit with a blue tie.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 86th Annual Academy Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 86th Annual Academy Awards — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith arrive at the 86th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. Jada was beautiful in a stunning pink gown. If there was a prize for lasting Hollywood relationships, these two would definitely get one. Will and Jada are nearly always on hand for major awards shows, showing their love and affection and united bond on the red carpet.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘The Karate Kid’

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘The Karate Kid’ — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith ‘The Karate Kid’ Film Premiere in Los Angeles on June 7, 2010. Being a supportive couple also transitions to supportive parent. Will and Jada are just that, especially when it comes to their kids endeavors. They supported Jaden at the 2010 premiere of ‘The Karate Kid’ when their youngster was just 12 years old!

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The 2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at the 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 28, 2007. One element of this couple’s relationship that keeps them together is fun and spontaneity. Will definitely has that in spades, just like in this picture where he showed off his stunning wife on the red carpet! The couple had been married for almost nine years at this point!

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith In 2007

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith In 2007 — Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith at the 22nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Will Smith was presented with the Modern Master Award on Jan. 27, 2007. This couple is also a class act. Along with giving back to their community, they are also highly respected in their industry. There’s little to no doubt that they help make each other better.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘The Matrix Reloaded’

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith At The Premiere Of ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ — Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, and their children at ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ premiere in May 2003. Along with cultivating a wonderful life for their family, Will and jada always made it a priority to include them in major milestone moments. That’s just what they did at ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ premiere where the whole family came out to support Jada.

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Will Smith & Jada Pinktett At The Premiere Of ‘The Nutty Professor’

Will Smith & Jada Pinktett At The Premiere Of ‘The Nutty Professor’ — Jada Pinkett and Will Smith at ‘The Nutty Professor’ premiere in June 1996. Jada and Will were head over heels for each other at this time. After Will’s 1995 divorce, the two went on to get married on December 31, 1997 and have been together ever since.

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