Jada Pinkett Smith is opening up about the realities of her marriage to Will Smith and its influence on their daughter Willow’s views on relationships. During a candid conversation on the Pretty Smart podcast, Jada shared her perspective, emphasizing that marriage is not the fairy tale many imagine it to be.

“It’s devastating, and I fought and I screamed and I scratched for a long time,” Jada confessed, reflecting on the challenges they have faced as a couple. She expressed her hopes for Willow, now 23, stating, “Is your relationship one that you would want for Willow? If it’s going to help her become the woman I’m becoming, yes.” This sentiment highlights her desire for Willow to learn and grow from her experiences.

Despite their 2016 separation, Jada reassured listeners that she and Will are in it for the long haul. “As much as Will and I have tried to get away from each other, it’s not happening.” While acknowledging that their relationship may not resemble the ideal she once envisioned, she expressed gratitude for having Will by her side. “To know that I have someone who is dedicated to learning how to love me—that’s all I could ask for,” she said.

Jada also celebrated Willow’s music career, expressing pride in her daughter’s artistic journey. “She was so enamored with her mother performing, and to see her take it to the next level is incredible,” Jada shared. She remarked on how children absorb their parents’ experiences, saying, “Your children journey with you in a certain way, and then they take that journey and just fly with it.”

Through her reflections, Jada Pinkett Smith underscores the complexities of marriage and the importance of fostering healthy relationships, both for herself and for her children as they navigate their own paths.