Did anyone else lose respect for Will Smith?

Question

Him and ghetto fab wife Jada Pinkett Smith recently confirmed their "open" marriage. In other words, they are swingers.

Funny how he hates "gangster" rap, yet does this nonsense. Good example for your son there, Will.

Anyone else find this repulsive?

Answer 1

I did not know that but thanks for the information

Answer 2

If people paid as much attention to their own lives as they did everyone else's, can you imagine how much more you could get done?  How much better your own life could be?

Answer 3

I had not even heard that. That is pretty disgusting if you ask me. And to be so public about it. What a great influence for his children.

Answer 4

not repulsive

just weird.

Answer 5

My respect for Will and Jada just increased.  Good for them!

Your reasoning leaves everything to be desired.  Gangsta rap is about crime, drugs, killing, and is extremely disrespectful towards women.

Will and Jada are espousing a "make love, not war" attitude that we could us a LOT more of in this country.

No, I don;t find them repulsive.  I do find your judgmental, holier than thou attitude repulsive.

Answer 6

They are not really swingers because based on what Will said they have never had s*x with someone else while they've been married, they just have an understanding that it is natural human nature to desire other people sexually and that doesn't mean that you love them, it just means that you lust them and that they are honest with each other about it. I respect them more for it because they are honest with each other, and CAN be honest with each other while at least half the people that are shocked and horrified by Will's statement are hiding things from their partner and many of them have, are or will cheat on them.  Will and Jada have simply made a pact to always be honest with each other and to discuss things like this before they could happen.

That's WAY more than most other couples do.

Here is the copy and paste from the article:

‘Our perspective is, you don’t avoid what’s natural and you’re going to be attracted to people,’ Will explains.

‘So sometimes we have the discussion: “Wow, this or that girl is freaking gorgeous”. I’m not going to say anything to my buddies that’s any different than what I say to my wife.’

And Will, 39, reckons he'll tell Jada - and she'll tell him - if they ever find they can't resist their desire.

'If it came down to it, then one would say to the other: "Look, I need to have s*x with somebody. Now I’m not going to do it if you don’t approve of it,"’ he says.

'In our marriage vows, we didn't say "forsaking all others". We said, "You will never hear I did something afterwards". Because if that happens, the relationship is destroyed.'

But Will's not sure what he'd do if one day Jada, 38, confides that she does want to take a lover.

‘I don’t know how I’d feel,’ he confesses. ‘But I know I would react better than if I found out about it afterwards.’

You'll notice that nowhere in there does it say that they have done it, just that they have an understanding that if the opportunity presented itself that they could as long as it's discussed beforehand.

Answer 7

Why is everyone so concerned with everyone else? This is his life. Personally I cannot stand Gangster rap, look, etc. I think it is offensive and wrong. Personally I do not believe in open marriage but if it works for them so be it.  And an open marriage is different than swingers. You need to re-check your facts. Open marriage is when you can go with others as you wish. Swingers agree to who where when why and how and who else is there.  Open marriage means cheating and behind the back of the other, although no reprecussions if caught.

Answer 8

It is only repulsive if you have some kind of religious belief that says this is immoral. Otherwise, who cares what they do. If you don't do that then cool for you.

Answer 9

Its their life who cares.

Answer 10

there is a god after all !  hang in there will, i'm on THE way !  lol x

Answer 11

EW are you serious?

I didn't even hear about this. Gross!!!

I mean even if they are they should have kept that private!

No wonder it always looks like they have the "perfect" relationship thats just too odd!

ICK!!!

Answer 12

Didn't know this, but have always thought there was something insincere about him.  I hope his movie career tanks.

Answer 13

This has been common knowledge for ages and no, he hasen't lost my viewing support, i think he is an awsome actor, who cares what he does in his private life - everyone has secrets, cobwebs and deceits.

Name me one person who is perfect!

Answer 14

last time i checked it was 2008, not 1958....people should do what ever they feel like doing, as long as it does not hurt any one else

Answer 15

Yeah, it is repulsive.

But remember, he's just an actor.  This tendency was evident even in his youthful role in "Fresh Prince."  This behavior isn't that unusual in "Hollywood."

Answer 16

I never had respect for him before..If his open marriage is okay with him it's okay with me.I still have to go to work every day.

Answer 17

Oh i heard they were one of the few couples in Hollywood who have stayed together and have been married for ten years! Different stories there!

Answer 18

Oh, do grow up.

If both of them are happy and it works for them, then there is nothing wrong with it. They aren't trying to convert the world to their way of life, they just are what they are. You don't have to swing with them, so why do you care? It's not my cup of tea either, but I respect other's way of life and their right to live how they want to live.

Also, since when is swinging synonymous with being gangster? That's just silly.

And the worst thing happening to their son is that he has to grow up in the spotlight. But at least he has two loving parents, no matter their sexual ideals.

Answer 19

No, I don't find it repulsive.  It's not a choice I would make, but if it works for them that's their business.  

I don't see how it relates to 'gangster' rap - it is not disrespecting his wife, or women generally, if they are both making a free choice to have an open relationship.

EDIT: love dollybird's answer ;o)

EDIT: Plato - it may be the openness and honesty in their relationship that has kept their marriage strong.

Answer 20

just because your in an open relationship doesnt mean your gangster. and  its their choice as long as they both agree. i havent lost any respect for him..he's great!