“One of the things I want to clear up that was kind of swirling in the press was you giving permission, which the only person who can give permission in that particular circumstance is myself,” the mom-of-two stated.
“But what August was actually trying to communicate – because I could actually see how he would perceive it as permission because we were separated amicably – I think he also wanted to make it clear that he’s not a homewrecker, which he’s not.”
Then, in 2023, Jada made another shocking admission.

Jada Pinkett Smith says she and her husband have lived ‘completely different’ lives for years. Credit: NBC
The actress revealed she and Smith had been living ‘completely different’ lives since 2016.