Will Smith revealed that his son Jaden Smith asked to become emancipated when he was a minor, aged 15.
When a minor becomes emancipated, it means they are removed from the control of their parents or legal guardians.
The emancipated minor will be in control of their livelihood, from living arrangements to schooling and medical care.
The Independence Day actor described how his “heart shattered” when Jaden asked him to become emancipated, a decision the now 23-year-old star “Ultimately decided against”.