Will Smith’s marriage drama with Jada Pinkett Smith continues to spiral on the edge, and recent events aren’t helping. Jada is not the most supportive when it comes to standing by her estranged husband during his career fallout. So it looks as if he has found someone who is, and his wife isn’t very happy about it.
Over the past few years, and especially following the infamous 2022 Oscars slap, Will Smith’s Hollywood connections have grown thin. Not only that, but the Bad Boys’ star’s career has taken a major hit. Combined, it has not left his personal life, namely his relationship to Jada Pinkett Smith, in the best place. and his personal life is in turmoil.
However, amid the fallout, he’s discovered an unexpected source of support, according to Radar Online reports. That person is Will Smith’s longtime friend Dana Owens, better known to the world as Queen Latifah.
Needless to say, Jada Pinkett Smith is furious that Will is relying on Queen Latifah during his troubling times. One huge reason Jada is so upset, Queen Latifah reportedly can’t stand her. So, this predicament is causing Will some issues, to say the least.
Will Smith Faces New Personal Struggles With Jada Pinkett Smith
Queen Latifah and Will Smith go way back. She has remained one of the few people standing firmly in his corner. Beyond emotional support, Latifah has offered professional opportunities, hiring Will’s production company to work on her upcoming biopic and providing perspective during a difficult time.
Latifah understands what Will is going through. She has provided both steadiness and honesty. Sources suggest she’s even grown frustrated with Jada for what she perceives as neglect, quietly siding with Will as he grapples with heartbreak and public scrutiny.
“People don’t always see how emotionally affected Will really is,” an insider claimed. “He acts strong in public it has hit him hard. Dana’s been a steady presence. She’s supportive, she’s there for him, and she’s honest when he needs to hear it.“
While nothing romantic is reportedly going on between Latifah and Will, Jada doesn’t like her involvement. Will continues to love Jada, despite the relationship being increasingly one-sided. Latifah reportedly advises him to prioritize his own happiness and well-being over lingering hopes of rekindling the romance. She urges him to step back from the marriage.
Her patience with Jada is wearing thin. “It’s fair to say she is close to hating Jada for what she has done to Will,” the insider states.
Will Smith is now juggling career flops, public backlash, and a marriage that seems to be unraveling before our eyes. Queen Latifah has become his lifeline. Whether her guidance will help him finally step out of a love that appears long gone, or simply provide another shoulder to cry on in the spotlight, is anyone’s guess.
