Hey there, let's dive into a fascinating story about love, friendship, and unexpected connections. Before Jada Pinkett Smith tied the knot with Will Smith almost 21 years ago, she had her sights set on someone else. Yes, you guessed it—Alfonso Ribeiro, the iconic Carlton from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. That’s right! Back in the day, Jada and Alfonso had a little fling, and it's a tale that's worth hearing.

During an episode of her Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk, Jada, now 47, sat down with her daughter Willow Smith, 17, her husband Will, 50, and her mom Adrienne Banfield-Jones to spill the beans. “I actually think I dated Alfonso,” Jada revealed, reminiscing about her past. “I think we went out on one date together. It was a fun evening, but we realized we were better off as friends.”

Double Date Drama: Will and Jada's Unique Friendship with Alfonso

Now here's the kicker—Will and Jada are still friends with Alfonso, who's also 47, and his wife, Angela Unkrich. That means their joint date nights must be filled with some interesting conversations. But don’t worry, there’s no bad blood. Will explained that he and Alfonso have mutual respect for each other’s marriages. “He, like, took you on a motorcycle or something,” Will joked, referring to Jada's one-night adventure with Alfonso. Despite the fun they had, both actors decided they were better suited as friends.

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“My memory is: I dated a lot of people, but we went on one date,” Jada shared, laughing off the memory. It’s clear that this past connection hasn’t affected their current relationships. In fact, it adds a unique layer to their friendship, proving that love and respect can coexist even when life takes unexpected turns.

Love at First Sight: How Jada and Will Found Each Other

But let's not forget how Jada and Will's story began. Jada auditioned for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air when she was just 19, but she was told she was too short for the role. Lucky for us, Will was in the room that day and noticed her talent. “But you were there,” Jada said to Will, remembering the moment. Their paths crossed again when Will saw Jada act as Lena James in The Cosby Show spin-off, A Different World. That’s when the magic happened.

“When I saw you on Different World, it was that thing and I don’t know what it is, the bell rings,” Will gushed. “And I knew that there was something in our energy that would be magic.” After parting ways with his first wife, Sheree Zampino, in 1995, Will married Jada in 1997. And the rest, as they say, is history.