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Will Smith is said to be "humiliated" by his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and "wants a divorce", following their bombshell on-and-off claims.
Last month it was reported that Hollywood power couple Will and his wife Jada had split and were enduring a seven-year-long separation, with it reported soon after that they were "working to reconcile".
And now, according to a source, Will was "blindsided" by Jada's recent confessions regarding their private life, following the release of Jada's book and various podcast and television appearances.
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Jada and Will got married in 1997 and welcomed two children together during their union (Getty Images)
Jada announced that the couple were separated last month (Getty Images)An insider revealed to Heat Magazine that Jada did not have Will's approval to discuss their private life like she did. They then said that he has been left feeling "more emasculated than ever".
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Will is said to feel "humiliated" and "betrayed" by Jada addressing the infamous Oscars slap, with the actor now setting his sights on divorce. Touching on divorce, the source revealed: "He [Will] knows he needs to be strategic as there's $400m on the line. But he's hurt and angry and this is the final straw."
"He wants to divorce and end the charade," the source spilled. They then added that he wants a "real relationship" now, and even though he still loves Jada, "that ship has sailed".
The Mirror has reached out to the couples' representatives for comment, but they did not immediately respond.
Back in October, Jada revealed to People magazine that she and her husband had been separated for six years before the Oscars slap incident between Will and comedian Chris Rock. But then days later she appeared on the Today show and spoke about reconciliation.
Speaking on the Today show on October 16, the actress and podcast host revealed: "There’s no finding another great love," before dropping another bombshell. She revealed: "We are working very hard at bringing our relationship together."