The relationship between Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac Shakur has been under the spotlight again, especially as Jada has been more vocal recently about her deep connection with Tupac, calling him her soulmate and sharing that he even proposed to her while he was in jail. This revelation has stirred a lot of conversations, especially within her family.
Jada’s son, Jaden Smith, has reportedly felt uncomfortable with how his mother has repeatedly spoken about Tupac over the years, especially when it seemed to impact the dynamics within their family. He even mentioned feeling that his mother’s public affection and reverence for Tupac left little room for his father, Will Smith, creating an ongoing tension.
Will himself has admitted feeling jealous of Jada’s relationship with Tupac, particularly during the early days of his marriage. Will’s insecurity seemed fueled not only by the close bond that Jada and Tupac shared but also by Jada’s own frequent, idealized references to Tupac as the “perfect man,” which reportedly made Will feel overshadowed. Even after Tupac’s passing, Jada has kept his memory alive, to the point that her children, including Willow Smith, were aware of this bond. Willow even wrote a letter to Tupac at a young age, asking him to come back and make her mother happy—a poignant example of how much Jada’s feelings for Tupac permeated the family.
As Jada promotes her upcoming memoir, Worthy, she’s continued to discuss her relationship with Tupac, leading many to speculate about her feelings toward Will. Jada has previously disclosed that she didn’t initially want to marry Will and that the wedding was mainly due to family pressures. In recent interviews, she’s openly reflected on how they’ve been living “separate lives” since 2016, but without a formal divorce.
The Smith family saga, especially around the Jada-Tupac-Will triangle, has captivated the public, leaving many fans questioning how these revelations might affect Will’s and Jada’s relationship and if this transparency is more liberating or damaging for the family.
