Getting Vulnerable
The exciting and tear-filled Red Table Talk episode wasn’t the only time that Jada gave her fans an emotional and moving to peek into her life story. Back in 2018, she shared a very personal secret that left many of her fans in tears.
This was one of the hardest things for Jada to ever share on live TV, which says a lot when you consider how open she is as a person.
Emotional Trials
Jada was aware of the incredibly negative effects that early fame had had on Jaden. She recalled just how emotionally distraught he was after The Karate Kid was released, and said, “I remember the moment because I asked [Jaden], [and he] went into that full split... He was in tears, and I was like, ‘I’m done.’” Luckily for Jada, her son was a true fighter, and eventually managed to deal with all the pressure and the hardships.
Jada revealed her son’s incredibly brave reaction when she was ready to throw in the towel, “He looked at me like, ‘Mom, I’m good', got up, and said, ‘Let’s do it again.’”
Jada Doesn't Preach
While they have certainly made mistakes, the loving Smith parents have more than made up for them with the immense love, support and freedom they provide their children. Despite their successful marriage and loving family, Jada is quite apprehensive about sharing parenting advice with others, especially considering her children’s unique circumstances.
“Every child needs something different,” Jada explains. Which may be her way of saying 'don't you dare judge our children'.
An Unusual Fashion Choice
Jada Pinkett Smith had many hairstyles throughout her career. The actress was never afraid to make big, bold statements with her appearance, and is well known for being able to completely revamp her look on a whim. In 2018, fans began to notice a different trend developing that was completely different than anything she had ever done before.
Jada began showing up to her Red Table Talk episodes wearing turbans, which was not only a new look for her but also seemed to hide a secret truth behind it. When the actress realized that her turbans were becoming a major point of discussion among her fans, she decided it was time to come clean and reveal the heartbreaking reasons behind her decision to wear them.
An Important Discussion
Jada was hosting an episode of her popular Facebook Watch show, Red Table Talk that hosted her usual guests including her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and her daughter, Willow. The three women often discussed various issues, from relevant happenings in culture to a variety of important topics.
That day’s episode was centered around the topic of insecurities, which prompted the actress to make an important and brave decision.