52-year-old American actress, singer, and talk show host Jada is known for her roles in the animated films Madagascar, Girls Trip, and The Nutty Professor.
She has been married to Hollywood icon Will Smith since 1997 and they have two children together: Willow (23) and Jaden (26).
The couple’s marriage has come under considerable scrutiny in recent years.
When Smith bumped into comedian and actor Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars, the A-listers made news around the world.
It all started when Rock, the host of the event, mocked Jada’s shaved head by comparing her to Demi Moore from G.I. Jane.
The Bad Moms actress has previously spoken about alopecia, a condition that damages hair follicles and results in hair loss.
“Jada, I can’t wait for G.I. Jane 2,” Rock replied. To everyone’s surprise, Smith took the stage and slapped him.
Smith yelled, “Don’t take my wife’s name out of your damn mouth,” as he returned to his seat.
According to the group, the awards were “overshadowed by the unacceptable and damaging behavior we saw Mr.. Smith exhibit on stage”.
Some say there was a more significant incident involving the pair before the Oscars, so that’s not the only controversy they’ve encountered.
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Jada had a Facebook talk show called Red Table Talk with her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and daughter Willow from 2018 to 2023.
The three interviewed guests and covered a wide range of topics; in 2020, one particular episode caught the attention of the entire world.
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Smith and Jada sat down for a private discussion during which the actress revealed that she had an affair.
Jada was “involved” with August Alsina, a 31-year-old hip-hop and R&B artist.
According to her story, it all started when he needed help and I wanted to improve his emotional and physical well-being.
“At first, our family outpouring focused on his health.
“We found all these different resources to help him through, and from there you and I went through a very difficult time.
The actress further stated that they had broken up.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s public life has been marked by both triumphs and controversies. She has enjoyed a long career as a successful actress, singer, and talk show host, with memorable roles in films such as *Madagascar*, *Girls Trip* and *The Nutty Professor*. Her marriage to Will Smith, one of Hollywood’s most famous power couples, has garnered considerable media attention in recent years. The infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars, when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after a joke about Jada’s alopecia, only added fuel to the ongoing scrutiny of their personal lives.
Their relationship was further explored through their public discussions, especially on Jada’s Facebook talk show, *Red Table Talk*, where she openly shared intimate details about her life. One of the most talked about moments came in 2020 when Jada confessed to an affair with August Alsina, describing it as an “entanglement”. Her openness about the affair, as well as the struggles she and Will went through during the difficult period, drew both support and criticism from fans and critics alike.
Jada’s willingness to speak openly about sensitive topics, from marriage to her battle with alopecia, has made her a polarizing figure. However, it also emphasizes the importance of honest conversation in solving personal and social problems. Despite the controversy surrounding her and her family, Jada remains an influential figure who continues to shape the public discourse on relationships, mental health, and self-image.