When Will Smith Revealed He Felt ‘Tortured’ By Jada Pinkett Smith’s Connection With Tupac Shakur

Will Smith once revealed in his memoir how he was jealous of late rapper Tupac Shakur’s friendship with Jada Pinkett Smith.

Background of their Relationship

Hollywood stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been making headlines for their tumultuous relationship. While they are now in an open marriage, there was a time when Will Smith felt jealous of his wife’s close friendship with Tupac Shakur. Will and Jada started dating in 1995 and got married in 1997. They have two children together, son Jaden and daughter Willow.

Will Smith’s Memoir

In 2021, Will Smith released his memoir, titled “Will,” where he candidly wrote about his bittersweet relationship with Tupac. Jada and Tupac were close friends for a long time, having attended the Baltimore School for Arts together. Despite speculations about their romantic involvement, they always denied any romantic relationship. However, Tupac’s untimely death in 1996 added another layer of complexity to their friendship.

The Torment of Their Connection

In his memoir, Will Smith admitted that Jada and Tupac’s connection tortured him. He described how their bond made him feel insecure and compared himself to Tupac, who possessed a “fearless passion” and “militant morality.” Will Smith often found himself longing for Jada’s admiration, wishing she would look at him the same way she looked at Tupac.

Jealousy and Self-Reflection

Will Smith’s jealousy was further fueled by his perception of himself as a coward compared to his brother Harry, who stood up to their violent father. He wrote about feeling inadequate and how his jealousy drove him to seek Jada’s assurance. Will Smith believed that if Jada chose him over Tupac, it meant he couldn’t be a coward. He admitted to never speaking to Tupac despite being in the same room multiple times, as he couldn’t bring himself to be friends with him due to his immaturity at the time.

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