Will and Jada Pinkett Smith Spent Thanksgiving Together with Their Kids: 'Everyone Was in Wonderful Spirits' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on May 30, 2024.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicWill SmithandJada Pinkett Smithhosted their family for a fun celebration on Thanksgiving.On Thursday, Nov. 28, the pair spent the holiday together at home withtheir kids Jaden, 26, Willow, 24, and Trey, 32, plus Jada’s motherAdrienne Banfield-Norrisand additional family and friends.More than 60 people were in attendance altogether, a family friend who was there tells PEOPLE.“Everyone was in wonderful and very grateful spirits,” says the insider. “Jada and Will’s celebration kept going, as it then carried on to Sunday when their hometowns squared off in the big game, when the Philadelphia Eagles played the Baltimore Ravens.“The insider adds, “And Will’s team won — which he didn’t let anyone forget!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Will, 56, shared a fun video on Dec. 1 highlighting theplayful rivalry among the family during the NFL game. The Oscar winner, of course, was raised in Philly, while Jada, 53, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. “This is a sensitive situation for our family,” Will jokedin the video.On Thanksgiving, Jadashared a videoof herself basking in the sun, writing simply “Grateful” in the caption. In the clip, she says to her followers, “Happy day of thanks and gratitude. I’m sending you all so much love.“Will and Jada got married in 1997, and while rolling out her bestselling bookWorthylast year, Jada revealed thatthey’ve been separated since 2016but plan to remain married.Will Smith; Jada Pinkett-Smith.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images; Santiago Felipe/Getty ImagesIn May, Jada and thewhole family showed up to support Will at the Los Angeles red carpet premiereof his action sequelBad Boys: Ride or Die, which went on to be a box office hit.Jada spoke about the importance of family in an October 2023 interview withThe New York Times, explaining it’s always what keeps her bond with Will strong.“We wanted to create a family we never had, and we did that. And we enjoy our family. For us, our marriage is like a cornerstone of that for now. Who knows in 10 years,” she said at the time, adding with a laugh, “We’ve tried everything to get away from each other, and we just don’t.”

From left: Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on May 30, 2024.Photo:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Will SmithandJada Pinkett Smithhosted their family for a fun celebration on Thanksgiving.On Thursday, Nov. 28, the pair spent the holiday together at home withtheir kids Jaden, 26, Willow, 24, and Trey, 32, plus Jada’s motherAdrienne Banfield-Norrisand additional family and friends.More than 60 people were in attendance altogether, a family friend who was there tells PEOPLE.“Everyone was in wonderful and very grateful spirits,” says the insider. “Jada and Will’s celebration kept going, as it then carried on to Sunday when their hometowns squared off in the big game, when the Philadelphia Eagles played the Baltimore Ravens.“The insider adds, “And Will’s team won — which he didn’t let anyone forget!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Will, 56, shared a fun video on Dec. 1 highlighting theplayful rivalry among the family during the NFL game. The Oscar winner, of course, was raised in Philly, while Jada, 53, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. “This is a sensitive situation for our family,” Will jokedin the video.On Thanksgiving, Jadashared a videoof herself basking in the sun, writing simply “Grateful” in the caption. In the clip, she says to her followers, “Happy day of thanks and gratitude. I’m sending you all so much love.“Will and Jada got married in 1997, and while rolling out her bestselling bookWorthylast year, Jada revealed thatthey’ve been separated since 2016but plan to remain married.Will Smith; Jada Pinkett-Smith.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images; Santiago Felipe/Getty ImagesIn May, Jada and thewhole family showed up to support Will at the Los Angeles red carpet premiereof his action sequelBad Boys: Ride or Die, which went on to be a box office hit.Jada spoke about the importance of family in an October 2023 interview withThe New York Times, explaining it’s always what keeps her bond with Will strong.“We wanted to create a family we never had, and we did that. And we enjoy our family. For us, our marriage is like a cornerstone of that for now. Who knows in 10 years,” she said at the time, adding with a laugh, “We’ve tried everything to get away from each other, and we just don’t.”

Will SmithandJada Pinkett Smithhosted their family for a fun celebration on Thanksgiving.

On Thursday, Nov. 28, the pair spent the holiday together at home withtheir kids Jaden, 26, Willow, 24, and Trey, 32, plus Jada’s motherAdrienne Banfield-Norrisand additional family and friends.

More than 60 people were in attendance altogether, a family friend who was there tells PEOPLE.

“Everyone was in wonderful and very grateful spirits,” says the insider. “Jada and Will’s celebration kept going, as it then carried on to Sunday when their hometowns squared off in the big game, when the Philadelphia Eagles played the Baltimore Ravens.”

The insider adds, “And Will’s team won — which he didn’t let anyone forget!”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Will, 56, shared a fun video on Dec. 1 highlighting theplayful rivalry among the family during the NFL game. The Oscar winner, of course, was raised in Philly, while Jada, 53, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. “This is a sensitive situation for our family,” Will jokedin the video.

On Thanksgiving, Jadashared a videoof herself basking in the sun, writing simply “Grateful” in the caption. In the clip, she says to her followers, “Happy day of thanks and gratitude. I’m sending you all so much love.”

Will and Jada got married in 1997, and while rolling out her bestselling bookWorthylast year, Jada revealed thatthey’ve been separated since 2016but plan to remain married.

Will Smith; Jada Pinkett-Smith.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images; Santiago Felipe/Getty Images

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images; Santiago Felipe/Getty Images

In May, Jada and thewhole family showed up to support Will at the Los Angeles red carpet premiereof his action sequelBad Boys: Ride or Die, which went on to be a box office hit.

Jada spoke about the importance of family in an October 2023 interview withThe New York Times, explaining it’s always what keeps her bond with Will strong.

“We wanted to create a family we never had, and we did that. And we enjoy our family. For us, our marriage is like a cornerstone of that for now. Who knows in 10 years,” she said at the time, adding with a laugh, “We’ve tried everything to get away from each other, and we just don’t.”

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