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It’s a great place. Jaden Smith’s girlfriend, Sab ZadaA source exclusively says that he has had a shoulder to cry on during his recent family drama. Us Weekly.
“They’re very much in love and talk about everything,” the insider says. “He has shared his feelings about his father’s difficult situation with her and she has been nothing but supportive and loving and there for him.”
The 23-year-old actor’s family has been in the spotlight since late March after his father, Will Smith, slapped Chris RockHe laughed at a joke he made at 2022 Oscars.
The Bel-Air: The Fresh Prince alum, 53, has since publicly apologized to Rock, 57, for yelling, “Keep my wife’s name out your f—king mouth” during the broadcast after the Saturday Night LiveAlums poke fun at Jada pinkett Smith’s bald head. (She’s been vocal about suffering from alopecia.)
As punishment for Will’s actions, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences decided earlier this month that Will would not be allowed to attend any Oscars events for a decade. The decision was announced by the King RichardStar resigned from Academy and apologized for his outburst.
“My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,” Will said in an April statement. “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy.”
Jaden turned to his friends and the 22 year-old Instagram star in the midst of all the drama.
“Jaden has incredibly supportive friends that have been there for him as well,” the source tells Use. “He’s had the same friend group for years and he’s always leaned on his inner circle for support.”
The Karate KidAfter sparking romance speculation in September 2020, Zada and actor were spotted together at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Jaden Smith, Sab Zada Image Press Agency/MEGA
Jaden’s sister, Willow SmithCoachella weekend 1 was attended by,. She performed her set one week after joining. Camila CabelloAs her musical guest on the April 10th episode of Saturday Night Live.
During the broadcast, the cast roasted Will’s punishment from the Academy, joking, “I think a real punishment would be to make Will Smith host next year’s Oscars because, trust me, nothing will make you question your choices in life more than hosting an awards show.”
Both Willow, 21, and Jaden appeared to put their dad’s scandal behind them while hanging out in the desert over the weekend. “Jaden had an amazing time at Coachella with his friends and his girlfriend Sab Zada,” the insider tells Use. “They’ve been together a while now and are such a great fit for each other.”
Jaden has had many high-profile relationships throughout his career, including a brief 2012 affair with pal. Sofia RichieShe announced her engagement to Elliot Graingeron Wednesday, April 20th, 2013: A 2013 romance with a long-time friend Kylie Jenner.
The “Cabin Fever” musician dated Sarah SnyderFast two years, before Jaden called it quits in 2017. Jaden moved on with actress Odessa AdlonThings were a mess in spring 2018, but things had settled down by April 2019.
That same month, the “Summertime in Paris” singer was spotted kissing a mystery woman while attending the Levi’s in the Desert Pool Party at the Sands Hotel & Spa in Indian Wells, California, over Coachella weekend.
Diana Cooper reports
