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.
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.
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.
A Huge Insecurity
Jada Smith knew that talking about insecurities with her family in this public discussion would require her to be upfront about her insecurities as-well. Her biggest insecurity was hiding behind her decision to wear a turban, which made this topic come too close to heart for the passionate host.
She felt that it would be hypocritical of her not to open up about her biggest insecurity, so she finally revealed the emotional truth behind her new fashion choice.
Familiar with Fame
Jada Pinkett Smith isn’t new to the spotlight. By the time she met Will Smith, the two were both A-list celebrities and were as well known as you can possibly get in Hollywood. She started out at the Baltimore School for the Arts and studied theater and dance there. One of her classmates ended up becoming a legendary rapper, she became great friends with that classmate.
His name was Tupac Shakur, and the two developed a great relationship together. By the time Jada graduated in 1989, she was already a known actress in Hollywood.