Jada Pinkett Smith sent shockwaves on the internet when she disclosed that she and her spouse, Will Smith, have been leading separate lives since 2016. In a surprising interview, the actress refrained from specifying the exact cause of their parting, attributing it to a shared weariness with numerous factors, among other things, as the driving forces behind their separation.

Jada Pinkett Smith admits to affair with singer August Alsina, 27, during secret separation from Will Smith – The Sun | The Sun

As reported by the Daily Mail, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith initiated their separation in 2016, coinciding with a period when Jada was involved with a younger singer, August Alsina. Interestingly, the actress did not address any connection between her relationship with Alsina, who is 21 years her junior, and her separation from Will Smith.

Jada Pinkett Smith 'didn't help August Alsina, she helped destroy him'

News of Jada Pinkett Smith’s involvement with the singer came to light in 2020 when August Alsina made a shocking revelation during an interview with radio host Angela Yee on June 30. In the interview, he disclosed his romantic connection with Jada.

Jada Pinkett Smith Confirms Past Relationship With August Alsina

Following the sensational revelation, Jada shared a video on her Facebook page where she sat alongside her husband and openly admitted to her romantic involvement with the singer. This confession came as a significant turnaround, as she had previously denied any such affair.

Nonetheless, there is still uncertainty surrounding whether Pinkett Smith’s romantic involvement with Alsina played a role in her separation from her spouse, Will Smith, in 2016.