Will Smith (Photo : Reuters)
Another round of divorce rumors are haunting actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The speculation, published on Sunday, is that the couple would split after 17 years of marriage that was described as on life support for a long time.
But Will, 46, posted on Monday afternoon in Facebook to deny Radar Online's report that the couple are throwing in the towel after they got tired of pretending they are in a happy union. The actor wrote, "Under normal circumstances, I don't usually respond to foolishness. (Because it is contagious)."
He explains, "But, so many people have extended me their 'deepest condolences' that I figured - 'What the hell ... I can be foolish, too!'" Smith emphasizes that he does not want to be repetitive but promised fans if ever he and Jada would split, he would announce it himself, reports the New York Daily News.
The couple, who has two kids - 17-year-old Jaden and 14-year-old Willow - has been speculated to be on the verge of a divorce the past four years. Will is currently filming "Suicide Squad," a super villain movie.
Jada adds, "Every year there's a new [divorce rumor], and I'm like, 'Here we go. Get ready. Are ya holdin' on tight?'" quotes American Way Magazine.
The 43-year-old actress points out that changes are part of life and relationships go through shifts. She believes that when people feel that a couple is going through a shift and because of the "mystery" that such a situation creates, people "have to fill it with something."
Nevertheless, Jada says she is thankful for Hollywood scrutiny which is her problem, while other parents are losing their kids and spouses. "I'm blessed. So scrutinize me. I'll take that any day," she says.
