Speaking The Same Language
After Jada and Will first met, the two became friends and only began dating a whole year later. It was clear for both of them that there was some serious magic going on, and just two years later, the couple got married. What is most amazing about Smith’s relationship, is that they both come from traditional, family-oriented values.
From the very beginning they knew that if they ended up getting married, this would be a marriage that would last forever.
Striking the Balance
Jada’s family is the crucial source of her strength and helps keep her both sane and happy. It seems that the actress managed to find the ultimate balance between family and work, by combining the two into a very entertaining and enjoyable experience. This helps Jada keep her family life in order, as she often gets to interact with them and even gets paid for it.
While it’s clear to everyone how Jaden and Willow came into the lives of these loving parents, the story behind Will Smith and Jada’s first meeting is a lot more interesting.
Destiny
The young couple actually met by complete accident back in 1994, when Jada was trying to get the part of Lisa Wilkins, Will Smith’s girlfriend in his popular sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Unfortunately for the young actress, it seems that the show’s producers had another actress in-mind, as they eventually chose to go with actress Nia Long as their pick for the role instead.
This turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to Jada however, as it gave her and Will the opportunity to get to know each other.
Then Came The Baby in the Golden Carriage
The loving couple didn’t take any extra time before having children and young Jaden was born less than a year after the two got married. Willow also came quite quickly after their son, and was born in 2000. Jada is very clear about her priorities and is unequivocal about her family being first place in all her endeavors. She told USA Today in 2018, “I will throw my career away before I let it break up [my] marriage.
It’s an exciting breath of fresh air to hear such a sweet and loving sentiment from this incredible wife. So many marriages in Hollywood end up getting thrown away, and it almost always has something to do with one of the spouse’s careers and personal ambitions.
Everlasting Love
Both Jada and Will knew from the start that a successful relationship requires compromise. It took a lot of time, but the married couple managed to find the perfect balance between romance, career ambitions, and their children. They both continued to grow their careers while also being loving and devoted parents. What’s even more impressive is that Will and Jada, now 51 and 48 years old, both look happier and healtheir than ever before.
The two also constantly reinvent themselves, although Will mostly kept the same look traditional look for over three decades now.