Will Smith’s Close Friend Is Fed up With Jada Pinkett Smith Seeing How Much He Is Hurt

When the chips were down, Queen Latifah stood firmly by Will Smith, even as Jada Pinkett Smith kept her distance. Discover this new bond.

Will Smith’s world has been shaken in ways few could imagine.

Since the infamous 2022 Oscars incident when he slapped Chris Rock, the Bad Boys star has found himself increasingly isolated in Hollywood, with many former allies retreating into the shadows.

Yet amidst this storm, Queen Latifah, born Dana Elaine Owens, has become his steadfast rock.

Smith reportedly told close friends (per Radar Online).

I’ve learned who’s really in my corner, and Dana’s been solid through everything.

Their bond reportedly stretches back to the early ‘90s, when Latifah appeared multiple times on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and it has only deepened since.

The source also shared that “she understands how much he’s been struggling and has made it clear she’s standing by him.”

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith first met in 1994 when the latter auditioned for a role on Will’s hit sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

After his divorce from his first wife was finalized, the two married on December 31, 1997.

Together, they have two children, Jaden and Willow, while Will also has a son, Trey, from his previous marriage.

Queen Latifah Backs Will Smith Emotionally and Professionally Amid Personal Struggles

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith on Red Table Talk | Credits: Facebook Watch.

Queen Latifah’s support of Will Smith stands as one of the few constants in the actor’s turbulent recent years.

While the actor grapples with a battered reputation and a faltering music comeback, Latifah has taken up both emotional and professional arms to support him.

Sources say she’s even hired his production company for her upcoming biopic.

Per Radar Online source:

People don’t always see how emotionally affected Will really is.

He acts strong in public, but being alone in that massive house while his relationship unravels 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.

Yet Latifah’s loyalty to Will Smith puts her in a precarious position, caught between old friendships.

She has a history with Jada Pinkett Smith, too, and while affection remains, it’s fading.

The source said bluntly:

Dana has a long history with Jada as well, and there’s still some affection there.

But she can’t ignore how much this has hurt Will.

With Jada stepping back and putting space between them, Dana has unmistakably thrown her weight behind Will.

With Jada having moved out and keeping her distance, Dana has clearly aligned herself with Will.

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.

Latifah has witnessed Will Smith’s struggles firsthand and refuses to abandon the friend she’s known for over three decades.

Inside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Relationship: Living Apart for Nearly a Decade

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith in Ali (2001) | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s relationship has defied conventional definitions for years.

Married since 1997 and parents to Jaden and Willow, they have lived completely separate lives since 2016 (per Hello!).

Despite sharing a vast Calabasas estate worth an estimated $60 million, Jada has taken up residence nearby, carving out her own space, even as the family remains geographically close.

Her candid admissions, such as her “entanglement” with singer August Alsina revealed on Red Table Talk and the couple’s denial of an “open marriage” illustrate a complex, transparent relationship that challenges traditional norms.

Jada herself has expressed belief they might reunite under one roof someday (The Times):

I really do.

Will’s getting old.

I’m staying quite young, but it’s getting apparent to me that he’s gonna need someone to take care of him.

Despite their separation, the pair maintains public appearances together and continues supporting one another professionally.

However, the 2022 Oscars slap cast a long shadow.

Will Smith’s fractured personal life and career crossroads pose a stark question: Can the steadfast support of a longtime friend like Queen Latifah truly bridge the widening gap between him and Jada Pinkett Smith? What do you think this means for one of Tinseltown’s most scrutinized couples?