Tensions appear to be brewing between Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, as reports surface of Jada's growing frustration over Will's increasingly close friendship with fellow actor Johnny Depp. The couple, who have been in the spotlight for years, are now reportedly facing strain in their marriage due to Will's recent behavior, which Jada perceives as him embracing a "single" lifestyle.
According to sources close to the situation, Jada Pinkett Smith is said to be "outraged" by her husband's actions, particularly his public outings with Depp. The two actors were recently seen enjoying a yacht party in Italy, a gathering that did not include Jada. This event, among others, has led Jada to believe that Will is "rubbing it in her face" by living a life that seemingly disregards their marital commitments.
An insider revealed, "Will and Johnny go way back and have a lot of mutual friends. But Jada feels like Will is acting like a single man, and it's making her furious. She's been there for him through thick and thin, and now he's flaunting his friendship with Johnny as if he's completely unattached."
The source added that Depp, who has had his own share of controversies in recent years, has been a significant influence on Will's social life. "Johnny has been taking Will on boys' nights out, getting him involved with his band, and promising him a summer filled with parties and new friends. It's a whole new world for Will, and he's embracing it."
Despite the public support Jada has shown for Will, such as attending the premiere of his latest film Bad Boys: Ride or Die in June, insiders suggest that the couple's marriage is far from stable. In fact, there are whispers that their relationship is more of a "marriage of convenience" than a genuine partnership. According to one source, "Will's money keeps Jada living in the style she's accustomed to, but to those close to them, this is a sham that's going to explode at some point."
The strain in their marriage is not entirely new. Last year, Jada revealed in an interview with The Washington Post that she and Will had been secretly separated for seven years. She also shared that they were working on mending their relationship, emphasizing that they were in a "deep, healing space" and focusing on rebuilding their life partnership.
"There’s no finding another great love, and I think that's the point," Jada said at the time. "We are really concentrating on healing the relationship between us. There's no divorce on paper. We really have been working hard. That's the whole thing. We are working very hard at bringing our relationship together."
However, the recent developments suggest that the healing process may be more challenging than anticipated. Jada is reportedly "threatening to make things very difficult" for Will if he doesn't start acting more like a married man. The source added, "She's furious that he's making her look like a total fool in front of everyone."
The tension between the couple is further compounded by rumors that they are living separate lives. Friends of the couple have expressed concerns that their relationship is on the verge of collapse, with one insider stating, "This sham of a marriage can't go on much longer without something giving."