Hollywood's A-lister Will Smith faced a troubling security breach at his Los Angeles home last Wednesday, with a man identified as 37-year-old Robert Ogden attempting to gain unauthorized access to the property on two separate occasions in a single day. The first incident occurred early in the day when Ogden was spotted lurking near the gate of Smith's residence, prompting a swift response from the actor's security team.
Ogden, who initially asked for someone who doesn't reside at the property, was asked to leave by security and disappeared before Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies could arrive. However, the situation escalated later that afternoon when he returned and successfully breached the perimeter gate.
During this second intrusion, Smith's security personnel managed to detain Ogden before he could reach the main house. Law enforcement was called to the scene again, and this time, they arrested Ogden on a misdemeanor charge. Due to concerns that he might attempt to return, he was held without bail pending a judicial review.
At the time of the incidents, Will Smith was not present at home. The actor, known for his roles in blockbusters and his tenure on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," has not publicly commented on the matter. The security breach adds to a series of unwanted visitor incidents that have troubled the Smith family this year, reflecting an ongoing security concern for celebrities residing in high-profile areas.
Smith's estranged wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, has also encountered security issues. In February, two men allegedly climbed onto the balcony of a separate residence where she was staying, though she managed to scare off the intruders herself. The couple, despite being separated since 2016, have not pursued a divorce and continue to navigate their complex relationship in the public eye.
The trespassing incident occurs against a backdrop of personal revelations and public scrutiny for the Smith family. In 2022, Will Smith made headlines globally for his controversial confrontation with comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards, an event that Jada Pinkett Smith later referred to as the "holy slap." She credited the incident with strengthening their relationship, a sentiment echoed by Will Smith as he promoted Jada's memoir, calling their union "a sloppy public experiment in unconditional love."
Jada Pinkett Smith, in various interviews, has expressed her commitment to standing by her husband despite their marital challenges. "Being there with him that night, what I did know, was that I might not have walked in there as his wife, but I left that night as his wife," she stated, emphasizing the deep bond they share regardless of their official marital status.
