The Unknown Things About Jada Smith’s Private Life

When it comes to stars in the limelight, Jada Pinkett Smith has gone through one of the biggest transformations. The actress has come a long way since her humble beginnings, but recent events mean that her appearance is more of a talking point than ever. Amazingly, it looks as though changing things up and adapting is nothing new to Jada Pinkett Smith.

Jada Pinkett Smith hit the headlines in March 2022 when her husband slapped Chris Rock

The Oscars are usually the talking point of the world, as attention turns to who is wearing who on the red carpet, whether or not there are any new relationships debuted at the event, and who walks home with which award. However, that all changed in March 2022, when the Oscars saw people talk about something entirely unexpected.

Chris Rock was in charge of hosting the event and was busy entertaining the crowd when he turned his attention to Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Unfortunately, it appears that not everyone was in on the joke, as Will quickly jumped on stage and slapped the host before returning to his seat and telling Chris to “keep my wife’s name” out of his mouth.

The joke was referencing Jada’s newly shaved head at the Oscars

Of all the people at the Oscars, it appears as though Will and Jada made more of an impact than many. One of the many reasons was because it’s one of the few times we have seen the actress with her newly shaved head in public. Although she has been rocking the look for months, it appears that some aren’t used to the new haircut.

One of the list is seemingly Chris Rock, who decided to joke about being excited to see ‘G.I. Joe 2’ with Jada as the star. The original movie saw actress Demi Moore famously shave her head, but living without hair isn’t a choice for Jada. In fact, it’s something she’s had to come to terms with since discovering she has alopecia.

Alopecia is an autoimmune condition that sees the body attack its own hair follicles

Several people have been wondering what alopecia is, especially since Jada Pinkett Smith announced she was living with the condition and showcased her new look. It turns out that it’s an autoimmune condition that sees the body attack its own hair follicles. The American Academy of Dermatology states hair on any part of the body can be affected by the illness.

Several people notice hair loss the most on their head, with oval or round bald patches a common symptom. Others can experience hair loss across their entire head or body. There are several types of alopecia, with some losing their hair temporarily, some partially losing their hair, and others permanently being left bald. This can vary from person to person.

Jade Pinkett Smith first admitted she had alopecia in 2018

For Jada, living with alopecia is seemingly nothing new. However, she hasn’t always been so open about her condition. For months, the actress was spotted wearing turbans and headwraps, which were later revealed to be a plan to cover the bald patch she’d developed on her head. Things took a turn in 2018 when Jada used her online show, ‘Red Table Talk,’ to admit the truth.

Sadly, Jada was initially left in a “terrifying” position as she described the moment handfuls of her hair fell out in the shower. The actress continued to add that she was “shaking in fear” and had no idea what to do with the revelation, only later learning that alopecia was the reason her hair was suddenly disappearing.

The actress decided to embrace the condition and shaved her head in December 2021

Initially, Jada Pinkett Smith tried to find a way to live with her condition that didn’t mean losing all of her hair. The actress confessed she tried steroid medication that was unsuccessful and initially cut her hair, but it wasn’t enough. Thankfully, living with alopecia has actually opened new doors for the star.

In December 2021, Jada posted a video to social media where she showcased her new shaved head. In the video, she admitted she can “only laugh” now and how “Me and this alopecia are going to be friends.” The actress wanted to be the one to break the news to her fans and the world, explaining that shaving her head was a choice and one that has felt right ever since.

She later stated that her daughter, Willow, was the one who inspired the haircut

Many parents want to inspire their children, but what about when it’s the other way around? It seems that might have been the case for Jada Pinkett Smith shaving her head, as she later took to social media to confess that her daughter Willow was the one behind the new haircut.

Jada wrote, “Willow made me do it,” saying “it was time to let go” of her hair after so many years. Fans of the Smith family might not be too surprised by the revelation, as Willow has rocked a number of looks herself throughout the years. In fact, she even shaved her head at a concert in July 2021 while telling the crowd it would be “my third time in my life shaving my head.”

Jada Pinkett Smith was born and raised in a poverty-stricken area

One of the most notable things about Jada Pinkett Smith is just how much she has changed over the years. However, not everyone knows how far she’s come since her humble beginnings in September 1971. The actress was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but things weren’t always easy for the youngster.

Jada has been open about living in the Park Heights neighborhood, which she says was “full of desperate, uneducated people” who have been “brought down and oppressed by their lack of opportunity” during an interview with The Baltimore Sun. By 2017, over half of the children in the southern area of the neighborhood lived below the poverty line, leading Jada to wonder later how she made it out of there.

Attending an art school gave Jada a ticket out of her life

Thankfully, it seems that Jada didn’t have to look far to find inspiration to make it out of her childhood neighborhood. It wasn’t long until she landed a spot at the Baltimore School for the Arts and gave her new life her all. Even though it’s not far from Jada’s childhood home, it’s thought to be one of the top five schools for performing arts in the US.

The Baltimore School for the Arts has always tried to inspire children through art, and it did just that. In fact, Jada is so grateful for the opportunities she got from the school that Philanthropy New Digest later reported she donated $1 million and asked for a theater to be dedicated to her late classmate Tupac Shakur.

She later confessed to meeting Tupac Shakur when she was dealing illegal substances

Not many people know that music legend Tupac Shakur and Jada Pinkett Smith met while they were at school, let alone how they went on to be close friends. However, the pair didn’t meet by swapping notes after class or working on a project together. Instead, Jada was dealing illegal substances when she met Tupac.

She confessed to Sway’s Universe that she was doing what she had to do to survive in a neighborhood filled with few opportunities. Jada added that she has never really opened up about how she used to deal the substances or the details surrounding how she met Tupac. All she wants people to know is it wasn’t a choice she made but was rather something Jada felt she had to do.

There were rumors Jada and Tupac were romantic, but she quickly left the lifestyle following an incident

Even though things started out bumpy for Jada Pinkett Smith, she quickly realized that being an illegal substances dealer wasn’t the life she wanted to lead and left it behind. Unfortunately, Tupac didn’t and later lost his life in 1996. Jada has never confessed what really happened but told The New Yorker that something “very bad happened” that made her leave narcotics in the past.

There were plenty of rumors that Jada and Tupac were once romantically linked. However, it appears that might have been all they were: rumors. Jada told The New Yorker that her friendship with Tupac Shakur “was about survival,” and people assume they were in a relationship at some point “because they don’t have the story.”

Moving to Los Angeles gave Jada Pinkett Smith a chance to start acting

Graduating from the Baltimore School for the Arts was one thing, but putting her new dancing and acting skills to the test would be the next significant moment for Jada Pinkett Smith. Sadly, the youngster knew there weren’t that many opportunities in her hometown, so she decided to follow in the footsteps of so many before her and move to Los Angeles.

Here, Jada quickly set about getting herself a set of headshots but now looks back in disgust. She told Elle that the photos were “so ghetto” as she had “These long nails” that featured her name and the name of the person she was dating at the time. Thankfully, people quickly saw Jada’s full potential and gave her a shot.

She was surprised when people started booking her for acting gigs

While she might have come complete with various names on her nails, Jada Pinkett Smith had plenty of talent to offer Hollywood. She just needed someone to take a chance, and they would see what she could do. Thankfully, Jada wasn’t waiting long. However, she now wonders how she was ever booked, telling Elle that her headshot should have been enough to put them off.

While she has never shared the original images, many are hopeful that Jada will one day give us a glimpse of her all those years ago. One of the many parts she auditioned for was a character on the sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ Sadly, she didn’t get the role. Still, it was enough to introduce Jada to Will Smith in 1990.

Appearing in A Different World put Jada Pinkett Smith’s name on the map

All of us have to start somewhere. For Jada Pinkett Smith, that meant taking several smaller roles in lesser-known shows until she got her big break. The comedy series ‘A Different World’ was just the thing she needed. The show first hit the air in September 1987 and ran for six seasons until 1993.

Although she didn’t join the series until the fifth series – and only started as a recurring character – Jada’s portrayal of Lena James was enough to make many people stop and take notice. It wasn’t long before she was bumped up to the main cast and the acting opportunities came pouring in. Jada even told Entertainment Weekly that it “put me on the map” and gave her the “exposure” she needed to “star in movies.”

The actress wants to see a reboot of the show to help inspire a new generation of black women

‘A Different World’ was enough to put plenty of people’s names on the map and certainly helped Jada Pinkett Smith get her start in Hollywood. Amazingly, that’s not the only good thing to come from it all, as the show was particularly popular among the black community and helped inspire a generation of women to attend historically black universities and colleges.

Jada knows this all too well and is hopeful the show will get a reboot so it can do the same thing across a new generation of young women. The actress told The Grio that she would “love to see kinds of color back in school” and to see “what college life is like.” While there is no word of a reboot, stranger things have happened.

Starring in various movies turned Jada Pinkett Smith into a bona fide star

Appearing on the small screen is one thing, but appearing in a movie is something else entirely. While some people want to make a name for themselves on one or the other, others hope to break into both to show the world they’re a true acting threat. That appeared to be the case for Jada Pinkett Smith, who always knew she wanted to appear on the big screen.

Thankfully, appearing in ‘A Different World’ was all she needed to bring her dreams to life. It wasn’t long before Jada was starring in the likes of the drama ‘Menace II Society,’ the comedy-drama ‘The Inkwell,’ the horror-comedy ‘Demon Knight,’ and the comedy film ‘The Nutty Professor’ to name just a few.

Jada wanted Hollywood to realize a black cast doesn’t mean it has to be a black movie

While appearing in movies was enough to turn Jada Pinkett Smith into a household name, there was a time that the actress felt as though her market was limited thanks to marketing. That’s because Jada believed people thought having a cast of colored actors meant it could only be made for a black audience.

She said as much during her interview with Entertainment Tonight, where Jada confessed that “Hollywood didn’t understand” for years that “just because you have a Black cast, it doesn’t make it a Black movie.” Thankfully, things have come a long way throughout the years, and have seen things change within the industry. Jada even went on to appear in the likes of the slasher movie ‘Scream 2’ and the sci-fi ‘Matrix’ franchise.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith started dating immediately after the end of his first marriage

Being married to Will Smith has turned the actor and Jada into one of the most talked-about couples in Hollywood, and it’s something that hasn’t changed all these years later. While they met in 1990, they didn’t become an official item until 1995 – the same year that Will’s first marriage broke down. It’s this fact that led people to believe something might have happened behind the scenes.

Many have questioned if the pair were romantically involved before Will filed for a divorce, a rumor the couple has denied ever since. Jada later told People magazine that she “helped [Will] understand what happened in his marriage” before they realized they were in love and believed they had grown to become soulmates.

Jada learned she was pregnant the day after getting engaged before a secretive wedding

Being one of the most talked-about couples in the limelight meant that all eyes were often on Jada Pinkett Smith and Will as they set about making new lives for themselves as a pair. Perhaps that’s why so many people were thrilled to learn there was not one but two pieces of good news on the way?

The first came when Jada and Will got engaged, discovering they were about to start a family just one day later. Will got down on one knee in November 1997 before walking down the aisle on New Year’s Eve the same year. The wedding was kept entirely away from the media. Still, it was announced it took place at The Cloisters in Baltimore, where the couple was surrounded by their loved ones.

Becoming a mother to two children marked a new chapter in Jada’s life

For a day, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith believed they would be the two stars of their wedding. That was until they learned there was a little one on the way and knew the world would want to know all about the new addition. Jaden Christopher Syre Smith made his debut at the wedding ceremony before he entered the world on July 8, 1998.

The couple didn’t wait long to welcome another addition, as Willow Camille Reign Smith completed the family on October 31, 2000. Although they are the only two children the couple share, Will also brought his son Trey into the relationship from his former marriage. Becoming a mom was certainly the start of a new chapter for Jada.

The actress wanted to ensure her children never felt pressure from growing up in Hollywood

Jada Pinkett Smith grew up as a regular person in a poverty-stricken neighborhood in Baltimore. However, life has come a long way for the star, and she is now one of the most recognized faces in Hollywood. It’s this fact that made her think long and hard about how she would raise her own children as soon as she learned there were little ones on the way.

Jada spoke about the rollercoaster of emotions she went through to Fox News, where she confessed she and Will “asked for these harsh lights of Hollywood.” Although their lives have worked out to their plans, Jada was left wondering how to give her children normal childhoods while raising them in front of the rest of the world.

Turning 40 years old saw Jada Pinkett Smith have a breakdown

Turning 40 is a significant moment in most people’s lives. Whether we like it or not, the world will always turn, and the days will pass, meaning aging is something many must learn how to embrace. Sadly, it appears that the milestone birthday was enough to see Jada Pinkett Smith suffer a breakdown.

Walking down the aisle and welcoming two children meant Jada had invested all of her time into her family and pushed her career to one side. So what was she to do now her children were growing up, and she had nothing to fall back on? This was just one of the questions the actress found herself asking, later telling The Cut that her birthday was “the beginning of a huge transition” in her life.

She had to leave her family to focus on herself and her career to get back on track

Having a midlife crisis is nothing new to most people, but it’s not every day that we see one of the most famous people in the world go through a breakdown. Sadly, that’s just what happened to Jada Pinkett Smith as she realized she had spent most of her younger years helping Will Smith build his career and looking after her children.

The star decided that if she was going to take control of her life, she needed to leave her family in Hollywood and move to New York City. That’s precisely what she did when Jada took the role of Fish Mooney in the Batman-based drama series ‘Gotham.’ Suddenly, Jada was living in a world that was a far cry from her usual family life.

Moving to New York was enough to get Jada Pinkett Smith’s career back on track

Deciding to move across the nation away from her family was a significant decision for Jada Pinkett Smith. Still, it’s one she needed to make. The actress confessed to Fox News that for years, she put her acting career “to the side and had no intention of returning.” Appearing in ‘Gotham’ was all she needed to get herself back on track and put a spark back in her life.

Thankfully, it seemed to work, as Jada confessed she got her spark back and was brought back “into the industry” after years of being “on the verge of letting it go.” This was just the start, as the actress quickly landed several movie parts as her career was well and truly on a roll again.

Starring in Girls Trip was Jada’s way of showing the world she can take any role

Some actors prefer to stick to similar roles, while others are hopeful to branch out every now and then to show the world they can take on whatever comes their way. It seems that Jada Pinkett Smith’s return to the big screen saw her keen to do the latter, as she took on a host of characters.

One of those came in 2016 when she was cast in the comedy movie ‘Girls Trip’ alongside Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, and Queen Latifah. One of the most notable things about the film was the number of adult-themed scenes that were quite a step away from the usual parts Jada has played. However, Jada confessed to Entertainment Tonight she loves “doing stuff that people won’t expect me to do.”

Starting Red Table Talk was a major turning point in Jada Pinkett Smith’s life

Just because she returned to acting and seemingly got her spark back didn’t mean that Jada Pinkett Smith was content with staying where she was in life. Perhaps that’s why she decided to start her online series ‘Red Table Talk’? The show debuted in 2018 and was an instant success. To start, the program featured Jada and her daughter, Willow, as they spoke about anything and everything.

A lot of the conversations were inspired by Jada’s real-life experiences, telling NRP that she had “really been doing a lot of interior work” prior to launching ‘Red Table Talk.’ Jada also added that talking to other women significantly impacted her life and inspired her along the way, and now, she wanted to give back to the world.

The actress hopes to have conversations with millions of people through her online show

One of the many things that people have noticed about ‘Red Table Talk’ is how all the conversations seem to be so candid and open, even when they have huge celebrity names on the panel. Of course, Jada often invites her family to the show, where they talk about all the things they have been asked throughout the years and address any issues.

However, that’s not the only thing discussed in the series. Jada and her guests often cover all kinds of topics, including those on family, infidelity, race, and relationships. The actress is hopeful that having such open conversations will inspire millions of people around the world and “create conversation” so that people listening don’t “feel like they’re alone.”

It dawned on Jada in 2019 that she’s a mom when she was Willow Smith on the red carpet

May 2019 was supposed to be just like any other red carpet event, as Jada and her family stepped out to celebrate the premiere of the musical fantasy movie ‘Aladdin.’ Will Smith was one of the stars, and it seemed his entire family was there to support his latest work. However, many people couldn’t take their eyes off of Willow, who was spotted in an open-back deep V gown.

Her photos hit the headlines and really got the world talking. They weren’t alone. Jada later confessed to The Cut that it was “probably the first time” she realized she was a mom. The actress noted the days of her wearing outfits like Willow were “over,” but it’s not something she holds against her daughter.

Jada Pinkett Smith has learned that she needs to carve her own lane to succeed

Being in a family like the Smiths can make it easy to feel as though you blend into the background. After all, Will is a legendary actor who’s appeared in a host of movies and TV shows. Now, Willow and Jaden are also making a name for themselves in their own ways with their acting roles and music.

So, where does that leave Jada? Apparently, “carving my own lane.” For years, Jada says that she was so busy getting caught up in the rest of her family and focusing on everyone else that she forgot about herself. However, the actress told The Cut that “As an older woman,” people need to learn to “carve your own lane” to ensure they don’t get left behind.

The actress turned to a spiritual approach when she started losing her hair

One of the many transformations that Jada Pinkett Smith has been through in recent years is learning how to live without her hair. The actress first confessed she was living with alopecia in 2018 and has been pretty open about her condition ever since. One of those moments came when she revealed the spiritual approach she has taken to dealing with the condition.

In May 2018, Jada spoke on ‘Red Table Talk’ about it all. She confessed that she was “terrified” about losing her hair but started to question why. It wasn’t long before she realized so many people lose their hair in the world and that she had to “put it in a spiritual perspective.” Now, Jada believes a “higher power” thinks it’s right for her life.

Jada admitted during Red Table Talk that Will Smith “loves” her hair now

‘Red Table Talk’ has seen Jada Pinkett Smith talk a lot about her personal life, including several aspects of her relationships and marriage. It’s also been a chance for Jada to speak about her health condition – and how Will Smith views the entire thing. In September 2021, the actress admitted that Will “loves it” and has been supportive since the day she braved the cut.

Jada added that it “was just time” and that she was “ready for that kind of expression and release.” While it terrified her for a time, the actress is now “so glad” that she shaved her head and embraced her alopecia. One of the many things that’s come with shaving her head is how Jada feels “more connected to myself.”

The couple’s open marriage was the topic of Red Table Talk in 2020

It’s one thing to talk about other people’s issues, but it’s another to bring your relationship woes to the table. That’s precisely what Jada Pinkett Smith did in 2020 when the actress used ‘Red Table Talk’ to discuss her marriage to Will Smith. For years, people have tried to learn all about what life is like for the couple behind closed doors.

After all, there have been a handful of hints that things might not be entirely conventional for the couple, and it appears they might have been more than just whispers in the wind. Jada dedicated an episode of the show to talking to her husband, Will, about events that had unfolded throughout the years, including finally discussing the infidelity rumors.

Jada Pinkett Smith was introduced to August Alsina by her son Jaden

There was a good reason that Jada Pinkett Smith needed to talk about cheating rumors, as she had been accused of being unfaithful to her husband, or so the world thought. It appeared there was plenty more to the story, not helped by rapper August Alsina stating he had been in a relationship with Jada throughout her marriage.

August was once a friend of Jaden and was introduced to the actress by her son. It wasn’t long until the family grew pretty close, as August joined the Smiths on vacation throughout the years. However, things went a step further when Jada was spotted with August on the red carpet, and many wondered if the pair had started a secret fling.

The Smiths admit they no longer call each other husband and wife

Many people have their own ideas about marriage. Plenty believe that it’s a union between two people, which means they have to remain entirely faithful to their partner and never give in to their wandering eye. While that might have been the idea for generations, things have come a long way throughout the years, and now more people than ever are mixing things up.

It seems that Will and Jada Pinkett Smith might be two on the list, as the couple confessed they no longer refer to each other as husband and wife. As if that wasn’t enough, both of them have admitted they don’t believe in monogamy, with Jada stating it’s only normal for people to find others attractive, regardless of whether or not they’re married.

Jada claims that it all started by wanting to help August’s mental health

Being spotted with August Alsina on the red carpet was one thing. Still, it didn’t take long for Jada and the rapper to be romantically linked as people tried to figure out what was going on. Jada was adamant that she was never unfaithful to her husband, but there was a reason that she and August had grown so close.

During her discussion on ‘Red Table Talk,’ Jada confessed it all started sometime around 2014. The actress stated she “started a friendship with August,” and they quickly grew to become “really, really good friends.” Jada claims that it all started because he needed “some help,” and she wanted to “help his health, his mental state.” However, things eventually escalated further.

The “entanglement” eventually led to Jada and August starting a relationship

Calling your relationship with someone an “entanglement” is usually enough to raise a few eyebrows – and that’s precisely what happened to Jada Pinkett Smith. The actress says that things escalated to the point that she and August were no longer just friends. There was a spark between them that was allegedly tough to deny.

Their meeting came shortly after Jada’s breakdown that came with turning 40 years old, with some wondering if this is why the actress started to look for some new company. Jada also added that she “learned so much” about herself from being with August as she finally got to confront her “emotional insecurity” and “emotional immaturity” while going through plenty of “really deep healing” during the relationship.

It turned out that Will and Jada Pinkett Smith were split at the time of her new relationship

Another revelation that came during the now iconic ‘Red Table Talk’ episode was how Jada Pinkett Smith might not have been unfaithful to her husband, as the pair were actually split at the time. Will claimed, “I was done with you,” before Jada added she had been kicked to the curb by her husband.

However, he wanted to make it clear that he never gave August the green light to date his wife. Still, that might not have been entirely clear to the rapper. Jada stated she “could actually see” how August thought he had “permission” to date her as she and Will “were separated amicably” before they started their relationship. Sources later told Page Six that it didn’t happen while August was living with the Smiths.

August Alsina claims that he was given Will’s blessing in the relationship

It seems that both sides of the story have a different tale to tell, and it all started when August Alsina spoke about his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith. The rapper was the first to open up about the relationship, telling the world that he had Will’s “blessing” before he started dating the actress.

August spoke to Angela Yee about it all, where he claims he sat down with Will to talk about it all and admitted he had deep feelings for Jada. That wasn’t all. August added that leaving the relationship “broke me down” and “will be the hardest thing” that he ever has to experience in this lifetime. Jada has never confirmed if the pair were in love at the time.

The singer says that he isn’t a troublemaker and doesn’t enjoy drama

The years before the news of Jada and August’s relationship hit the headlines, both sides denied that anything ever happened between the pair. However, he wanted to set the record straight as he was worried about the reputation he was getting as a result. August confirmed that people “can have whatever ideas that they like,” but he wasn’t happy that his character was questioned.

Instead, August wanted the world to know that he still loves the Smith family and has never been a troublemaker. He even added he usually stays away from drama and doesn’t like getting sucked into it all. Jada reflected his comments by stating August never ruined her relationship or marriage, and it was simply something that happened naturally.

Will Smith later admitted Jada has never believed in “conventional marriage”

Believe it or not, but Jada Smith later confessed that she didn’t want to get married as a wedding is something she never pictured for herself. The actress claims that it was talking to her mom, who believed it was the best thing she could do with her life, that changed her mind and saw her walk down the aisle all those years ago. However, things have never been simple.

Will Smith has been open about his relationship in recent years, telling GQ that Jada “never believed in conventional marriage.” Apparently, the actress “had family members that had an unconventional relationship,” and it was very different from the way he was raised as a child. Still, it’s something they’ve learned to face as a couple.

The actor added there has never been any infidelity within their marriage

Just because Jada Pinkett Smith admitted to being with August Alsina doesn’t mean that there was infidelity in the marriage. At least, that’s what Will Smith claims. He spoke to CBS and Gayle King, where Will stated, “There’s never been infidelity in our marriage.” Apparently, this is because the couple “talk about everything” and never have any surprises.

So what’s the truth? It appears that both Will and Jada have been with other people throughout their marriage, but because they have always told their partner the truth, they state that they haven’t been unfaithful. As if that wasn’t confusing enough, they also say that they aren’t in an open marriage. It’s certainly been enough to get people talking over the years.

The pair believe it’s impossible to change people’s minds about their marriage

Celebrities often have to deal with the rest of the world wanting to know all about their personal lives. It’s something that comes with being in the limelight, but it’s not something everyone wants to have as a part of their lives. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have learned this more than most, as people seemingly can’t get enough of their marriage.

Will later told GQ that the “public has a narrative that is impenetrable,” adding that once the public decides something is true, “it’s difficult [and] impossible” to change their minds. Still, that doesn’t mean they’re going to stop trying. It’s something Jada and Will have passed on to their children, who are often known to be open and honest about every aspect of their lives.

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith want to be open with the public to avoid scrutiny

What do you do when someone wants to know everything there is to know about your private life and relationships? For some, they would run and hide as they want to keep their secrets to themselves without them being printed through the headlines. Others have decided it’s best to continue being open so that no one ever gets the wrong idea or misinformation published in the press.

It appears that Jada and Will Smith might be in the latter group, as the rumors of an open marriage haven’t been enough to put them off the idea of speaking about their personal lives. Will told GQ that the “pursuit of truth is the only way to be happy” and is something they will continue to do going forward.

The couple has still dated other people throughout their marriage, but they agree to it

One of the biggest moments that has come from learning about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage is how it’s not just Jada who has been linked to someone outside of the relationship. It turns out that Will might have also grown close to a number of other women since becoming a married man, but none of his relationships have allegedly been behind Jada’s back.

Apparently, the actor had to enlist the help of an intimacy coach to deal with the guilt he first felt at the start of his relationship with Jada. It wasn’t long before Will confessed he wants a “harem of girlfriends” he can care for and look after. The actor has also reportedly learned how to understand thoughts aren’t sinful.

Women have stated Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia revelation has been an inspiration

Being so open about every aspect of her life means that Jada Pinkett Smith usually has to face a lot of criticism as everyone seems to have an opinion on everything. Thankfully, it’s not just hurtful comments the actress has received throughout the years, as she appears to have achieved her goal of inspiring people along the way, too.

In 2018, the founder of the alopecia awareness group Bald Girls Do Lunch, Thea Chassin, posted that “Jada’s positivity reigns” and how “We love your inspiration” for the alopecia community. Another woman also posted that her medication and dialysis had caused alopecia, but hearing the actress be so open meant she was “no longer ashamed of my appearance” as she looked to Jada as an inspiration.

The world is divided when it comes to how Will Smith handled the joke about Jada’s appearance

Making jokes about anyone’s appearance is usually a touchy subject, especially when it’s out of their control and they’re not in on the joke. That seemed to be the issue Jada and Will Smith took with Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022, as the host poked fun at Jada’s hair and didn’t ask beforehand if it was an acceptable thing to say.

However, that doesn’t mean everyone is impressed with how things were handled. Some have jumped to Will’s defense, claiming Chris should have never said what he did and had the slap coming. Still, others believe it was an overreaction and that violence should never be the answer – even if you’re trying to defend someone you love. It certainly sent ripples through the internet.