Jada met Will Smith in 1994 on the set of Smith's television show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, when she auditioned for the role of his character's girlfriend, Lisa Wilkes.
She was considered too short and the role went to actress Nia Long.
Will and Jada began dating after he separated from Sheree Fletcher.
Prior to this, Will had grown an attraction to Jada, but did not act on it.
Jada eventually moved from her hometown of Baltimore to California to be with him.
On December 31, 1997, while Jada was three months pregnant, about 100 guests attended their wedding at The Cloisters, near her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.
Regarding her marriage, Jada said that they are "private people" and told one interviewer, "I will throw my career away before I let it break up our marriage.
I made it clear to Will.
I'd throw it away completely".
The pair produce films through their joint production company, Overbrook Entertainment.

In April 2013, Pinkett Smith caused many to believe she and Will were in an open marriage after stating in an interview: "I've always told Will, 'You can do whatever you want as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror and be okay'.
Because at the end of the day, Will is his own man.
I'm here as his partner, but he is his own man".
However, she denied such, clarifying her statements on Facebook, writing: "Open marriage?
The statement I made in regard to, 'Will can do whatever he wants', has illuminated the need to discuss the relationship between trust and love and how they co-exist".

Jada and Will have two children, Jaden (born 1998), and Willow (born 2000).
She is also the stepmother of Trey Smith, Will's son from a previous marriage.

Will commented in 2008 on their parenting styles: "We're not strict but we definitely believe it's a very important component for rearing children.
It creates safety for them.
They understand that they need guidance."
The family resides in a 27,000 square foot (2,500 m²) home, on 100 acres (40 ha), in Malibu.
Jada met Will Smith in 1994 on the set of Smith's television show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, when she auditioned for the role of his character's girlfriend, Lisa Wilkes. She was considered too short and the role went to actress Nia Long. Will and Jada began dating after he separated from Sheree Fletcher. Prior to this, Will had grown an attraction to Jada, but did not act on it. Jada eventually moved from her hometown of Baltimore to California to be with him. On December 31, 1997, while Jada was three months pregnant, about 100 guests attended their wedding at The Cloisters, near her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. Regarding her marriage, Jada said that they are "private people" and told one interviewer, "I will throw my career away before I let it break up our marriage. I made it clear to Will. I'd throw it away completely". The pair produce films through their joint production company, Overbrook Entertainment.
In April 2013, Pinkett Smith caused many to believe she and Will were in an open marriage after stating in an interview: "I've always told Will, 'You can do whatever you want as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror and be okay'. Because at the end of the day, Will is his own man. I'm here as his partner, but he is his own man". However, she denied such, clarifying her statements on Facebook, writing: "Open marriage? The statement I made in regard to, 'Will can do whatever he wants', has illuminated the need to discuss the relationship between trust and love and how they co-exist".
Jada and Will have two children, Jaden (born 1998), and Willow (born 2000). She is also the stepmother of Trey Smith, Will's son from a previous marriage.
Will commented in 2008 on their parenting styles: "We're not strict but we definitely believe it's a very important component for rearing children. It creates safety for them. They understand that they need guidance." The family resides in a 27,000 square foot (2,500 m²) home, on 100 acres (40 ha), in Malibu.
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