THE FUSE

For most people, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith were the ultimate power couple—building a $400 million empire and a family dynasty over two decades. Yet, they recently revealed that they had been living completely separate lives for seven years while remaining legally married. Why stay together? As they navigated the complexity of their bond, it became clear that their marriage was more than just a romance; it was a profound financial, social, and psychological contract.