Families are an integral part of every household, even if that is one of Hollywood’s most influential ones. Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith are a power couple. Each one of them has individual accomplishments that go much beyond their persona. They have been married for over 20 years and have two children, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, who are also celebrities. The duo is often about their relationship, sharing their struggles and triumphs.

But while they seem to have it all, the actress revealed that she once had second thoughts about marrying the Men In Black actor. Many thoughts were in her mind then, but she was most worried about this one thing before their marriage.

Will Smith was already a superstar, so why add another in the same family?

This exact thought was what kept going on Jada Pinkett’s mind when she was about to marry Will Smith. She said that having two superstars in the same family would be hard to balance. A star herself, she did not want to give up on her choices for the sake of marriage. With an eye for further growth in her career, it was a hard decision. According to The Matrix star, her relationship would have been in jeopardy. She made the decision not to pursue her dream of becoming a superstar. This choice was motivated by her desire to be a part of Will Smith’s life, who was already an immensely influential figure when they crossed paths.

In an interview with Moviehole, she revealed how she had to choose between becoming a superstar herself or being a supportive presence in the life of a superstar. Ultimately, she chose the latter out of her love for the actor and her dedication to supporting him. In addition to it, she mentioned that having two superstars within their family would pose significant challenges in terms of maintaining balance. By placing her family as her top priority, she maintained honesty about her intentions and choices.

Moreover, her decision was also of importance later when the couple had kids together. The couple’s two children have also gone on to become influential celebrities themselves. Their mother made a conscious decision not to pursue her personal aspirations of becoming a superstar. She also emphasized the significance of being an ever-present pillar of support during challenging phases in their lives. Taking good decisions at crucial points of their lives.

However, the actress did not simply give up after letting go of her superstar dream.

Jada Pinkett still pursued her passions and interests despite giving up her superstar dreams

Despite sacrificing her dreams of superstardom for her marriage to the Hancock actor, Jada Pinkett Smith continued to pursue a successful career as an actress, producer, director, singer, author, and activist, while she prioritized her family and marriage. 

She remained dedicated to her passions and interests. In the film industry, she starred in notable movies like The Nutty Professor, The Matrix Reloaded, and Madagascar. Furthermore, she demonstrated her creativity and talent by creating and producing shows such as Red Table Talk and The Queen Latifah Show. 

The duo is a remarkable couple who have gracefully navigated the challenges of stardom while prioritizing their family above all else. In doing so, they have exemplified the invaluable power of love surpassing the allure and temptations that come with fame.

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