Despite being in the limelight in recent times for the wrong reasons, Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith have proved that they are one of the power couples of Hollywood. Both stars have carved their own path as actors with their children Jaden Smith and Willow Smith also making waves in their own journey as artists.

Hollywood couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith

As a couple who have been paired romantically opposite other stars,  it is only natural that a certain uneasiness creeps in when watching each other’s intimate scenes with another actor. Jada Pinkett Smith was part of a sizzling male cast of handsome actors in Magic Mike XXL headlined by Channing Tatum. Pinkett Smith who was surrounded by topless men for most of the movie, gave her husband Will Smith some uncomfortable moments.

Will Smith Was Uneasy With Jada Pinkett Smith’s Presence in Magic Mike XXL

IN 2015, Jada Pinkett Smith was cast in the testosterone-filled 2nd installment of the film series Magic Mike. The films follow the life of a regular handyman played by Channing Tatum who moonlights as a stripper at night. Joining Tatum was an impressive lineup of desirable men including Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez, and Joe Manganiello to name a few.

Jada Pinkett Smith played the role of a male strip club owner in the 2nd film Magic Mike XXL. The role expectedly required the Madagascar star to be around scantily clothed hot-looking men for most of the film which made her husband Will Smith a tad uncomfortable. Confessing his honest thoughts in The Ellen Degeneres Show when asked about Pinkett Smith’s presence in the film, The Men in Black actor lightheartedly said,

“It’s really interesting. The guys, there were a lot of famous people [in the cast]. Everywhere I go, there’s someone who’s been in their underwear around my wife. It’s just awkward. It’s awkward, Ellen!”

Jada Pinkett and Channing Tatum in Magic Mike XXL

Smith who was filming Focus with Margot Robbie at the same time, said that he was pushed by his wife to get into shape to keep up with Robbie who was then only 23 years old.

The Secret Behind Will Smith’s Solid Marriage

Between Will Smith’s slapgate scandal and Jada Pinkett Smith’s infidelity confession, both actors have gone through a rough couple of years. But the two stars are determined to make their marriage work at any cost. Will Smith spoke about the reasons behind his rock-solid marriage stating that physical passion alone did not define their relationship. The Hancock actor spoke of the strong emotional and intellectual connection that he shared with his wife as one of the main reasons behind a successful marriage.

“Our joy of pondering and perusing the mysteries of the universe, through the mirror of each other’s experience, is unbridled ecstasy. Even in the depths of disagreement, there is nothing in this world that either of us more cherishes or enjoys than the opportunity to grow and learn from each other through passionate communication.”

Will Smith believes that communication is the key to a happy marriage

Speaking of their open and candid conversations, Will Smith addressed Jada Pinkett Smith as his soulmate while confessing that despite sounding cheesy, he felt a strong past life connection with The Nutty Professor actor.