Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Make a Rare Appearance at Paris Fashion Week to Support Son Jaden
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith recently made a high-profile public appearance together in Europe. The Hollywood power couple stepped out in Paris to attend a major fashion event during Paris Fashion Week. The specific occasion was the launch of their son Jaden Smith’s new capsule collection with designer Christian Louboutin.
The event took place on Wednesday night, January 21, and the parents looked proud as they posed for photographers. Will, now 57, opted for a sophisticated and dark monochromatic look for the evening. He wore a heavy black coat over a matching sweater, which was neatly tucked into gray and black tweed trousers.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith out in Paris to support Jaden Smith's Louboutin Capsule Collection pic.twitter.com/f8QP7WjbKj
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He finished his ensemble with a pair of sleek black boots that suited the winter fashion season. Jada, 54, coordinated perfectly with her husband, choosing a glamorous aesthetic for the red carpet. The Girls Trip actress wore a luxurious black fur coat draped over a black blouse featuring stud detailing.
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith & Willow Smith Spotted together in Paris #parisfashionweek pic.twitter.com/sCCMeII6JR
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She completed her outfit with edgy leather pants, presenting a united and stylish front with Will. However, this family outing comes amidst a backdrop of serious legal allegations recently levied against the actor. Just weeks prior to this appearance, Will Smith was sued by a musician who worked on his recent tour.
Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith were seen out together in a rare outing, marking their first photographed joint public appearance in 10 months. https://t.co/xfMbqK2FxY pic.twitter.com/dpzwe0bqEK
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The lawsuit was filed on December 31, 2025, by a tour violinist named Brian King Joseph. In the legal filing, the musician named both Will and Treyball Studios Management as defendants. The lawsuit includes severe accusations of s**** harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation.
Brian King Joseph alleges that the Oscar-winning actor engaged in “predatory behavior” during their professional relationship. The suit claims that Will was “deliberately grooming and priming Mr. Joseph for further s**** exploitation” throughout the course of his work. These alleged incidents took place during the “Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour” which occurred this past spring.
According to the legal documents, the working relationship began in November 2024. Will reportedly hired Joseph to perform at a specific show in San Diego. Following that performance, the actor invited the violinist to join his full 2025 tour and to play on his upcoming music album.
The suit claims that as they spent more time together, Will’s behavior became increasingly inappropriate. The actor allegedly told Joseph, “you and I have such a special connection, that I don’t have with anyone else.” The legal filing details specific incidents that purportedly occurred while the team was on the road.
One major incident described in the lawsuit took place during a tour stop in Las Vegas in March 2025. Joseph claims that his personal bag, which contained the key to his hotel room, went missing for several hours. Eventually, management located the bag and returned it to him.
However, the lawsuit implies that this was not a simple accident. It states that members of the management team were the “only individuals with access to [his] room.” The implication is that boundaries were crossed and privacy was violated during the tour.
Despite these heavy allegations, Will Smith has continued his public appearances and work commitments. He has spent the last few decades as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood history. He first gained global fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince before transitioning to television.
His starring role in the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air launched him into superstardom. He eventually moved into film, becoming the face of massive summer blockbusters like Independence Day and Men in Black. Over the years, he proved his dramatic range in films such as Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Industry insiders have also been buzzing about a potential sequel to his post-apocalyptic hit I Am Legend. Reports suggest he is developing the project to co-star alongside Michael B. Jordan. In addition to film, he has been attempting to revitalize his music career, which led to the 2025 tour mentioned in the lawsuit.
Jada Pinkett Smith has also maintained a busy career in the entertainment industry. She rose to fame in the 1990s with roles in the sitcom A Different World and films like The Nutty Professor. She is well-known for her role as Niobe in The Matrix franchise.
In recent years, she became a significant voice in media through her talk show, Red Table Talk. The show garnered headlines for its raw and open discussions about family, health, and relationships. She also released a memoir titled Worthy, which delved deep into her complex marriage and personal growth.
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