Jada Pinkett Smith has often spoken about her relationship with the late Tupac Shakur, and she brought it up again in a pair of recent Instagram posts, in which she shared a video of her and the rapper dancing and lip-syncing to, of all songs, Will Smith’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
Sharing the two-minute clip on Instagram yesterday (September 20), Pinkett Smith wrote, “Here is part of the original video of Pac and I doing a terrible job at lip syncing Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
That post came shortly after another one in which Pinkett Smith shared a short passage about the clip, from her memoir Worthy. It reads, “Not in a million years would I have dreamed that the Fresh Prince and I would become, um, very acquainted. Not in a million years did I imagine three lives, their fates, would be so intertwined. And… I never would have imagined that this video would become a tangible memory, of the last time Pac and I, were simply kids together. Pac and I lip syncing Parents Just Don’t Understand by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince during our Junior year in high school. Who would have thought?”
Jada Pinkett Smith recently hopped on social media, sharing an adorable throwback of her and the late 2Pac. In the clip, they’re seen lip syncing to DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince’s track, “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” Though Jada claims they did a “terrible job,” most viewers were pleased with the throwback regardless.
Some viewers of Jada Pinkett Smith’s recent throwback, however, think that it was disrespectful to her husband, Will. Though they’ve been married for over 25 years, some claim that she’s always had her sights set on 2Pac. There’s been some speculation that the two of them were more than friends, which she denies. It’s no secret that the two of them shared an “intense” bond, which has caused some inner turmoil for her partner in the past. “It was about survival and it’s always been about survival between us, and holding each other down in ways that he and I could hold each other down,” she explained in an interview with Sway in the Morning.
In his memoir, Will Smith opened up about his feelings on his wife’s bond with 2Pac, claiming that it used to cause him quite a bit of distress. “Though they were never intimate, their love for each other is legendary – they defined ‘ride or die,’” he explained. “In the beginning of our relationship, my mind was tortured by their connection. He was PAC! and I was me.” Will Smith continued, also claiming that he wished for his wife to look at him the way she looked at 2Pac. He then revealed that their bond created a “raging jealousy” within him.
Regardless, Pinkett-Smith has always insisted that their relationship was purely platonic. What do you think of Jada Pinkett Smith’s recent throwback with 2Pac? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.
Jada Pinkett Smith recently took to social media to share some selfies. The two selfies document the actress and talk show host’s hair growth amid her alopecia journey. She previously revealed that she was diagnosed with the condition in 2018, and has struggled with it ever since. It appears as though she’s done well at embracing it, however, stunning in her latest photos.
“This here hair is act’n like it’s try’n a make a come back [sic]. Still have some trouble spots but — we’ll see,” she wrote on her Instagram earlier this week. “Slide 1: Past. Slide 2: Present.” The first photo she shared features her sporting a close-shaven look. In the next slide, her hair is bleached, and appears a bit longer. As expected, fans rushed to her comments section to share their thoughts. One Instagram user notes that she looks “Radiantly beautiful through and through.”
In a previous episode of her show, Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett Smith detailed the frightening experience of losing her hair. “It was terrifying when it first started. I was in the shower one day and had just handfuls of hair in my hands and I was just like, ‘Oh my God, am I going bald?’” She continued, “It was one of those times in my life where I was literally shaking in fear.”
Famously, Jada Pinkett Smith’s short hair also acted as the bud of one of Chris Rock’s jokes at the 2022 Oscars. He joked that the beauty would play “G.I. Jane,” leading to “the slap heard round the world.” Her husband, Will Smith, made his way to the stage and hit Rock in the face before returning to his seat. “Keep my wife’s name out of your f*cking mouth,” he repeatedly told Rock. For obvious reasons, the situation sparked a lot of controversy, but it also fortunately worked to shed light on alopecia.
Jada Pinkett Smith is providing an update on her hair journey. Hitting Instagram, Pinkett-SMith shared two selfies highlighting her hair growth. “This here hair is act’n like it’s try’n a make a come back,” Pinkett Smith wrote. Still have some trouble spots but — we’ll see”
In the Instagram post, Pinkett Smith shares what her past her looked like in slide 1 and the growth of slide 2. The new growth is blond.
Jada Pinkett Smith recently hinted that her talk show Red Table Talk will be making a return. In an interview with PEOPLE, Smith claimed the show is “definitely coming back.” She also discussed her upcoming memoir, “Worthy,” which is scheduled to come out in October. She went on to tease plans for the show’s return.
“We’ve had a couple platforms reach out to us,” Smith revealed. “And we have some interesting avenues that we’re looking at now. You know me, I’m always looking for the next innovative thing.” She continued, “Actually, there’s one idea that we have in mind that I’m kind of excited about that will probably be happening, maybe, close to the release of the book.” Smith says, “We’ve got some really interesting stuff happening with [Red Table Talk]. I’m excited about that journey as well.”
Jada Pinkett Smith Says Platforms Have Reached Out
Jada Pinkett Smith attends the Build Series to discuss the web TV talk show ‘Red Table Talk’ at Build Studio on January 22, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
Fans can look forward to seeing more from Smith, her daughter Willow, and her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris soon. Recently, her son Jaden shared some other interesting news when he appeared as a guest speaker at the Psychedelic Science conference. He revealed that it was his mother who introduced hallucinogens to their family.
“It was just her for a really, really long time. And then, eventually it just trickled and evolved and everybody found it in their own ways,” the 24-year-old explained. He also went on to share that psychedelic substances have been a powerful tool in his life. Jaden even claimed that they’ve assisted him in improving his relationships with his siblings. “Siblings can argue so much and fight so much, and lord knows me and my siblings have done so much of that in the past,” he explained. “The level of love and empathy that I can feel for them inside of the (psychedelic) experiences and outside of the experiences,” he continued, “has been something that’s profound and beautiful.”
In October, Jada Pinkett Smith announced she was writing a memoir about life and her ‘complicated’ marriage to her husband Will Smith. Now Jada has revealed the title of her anticipated book. The forthcoming book is billed as a “no holds barred” retelling of the influential actor and TV host’s “difficult but riveting journey … from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of authentic feminine power.”
On her Instagram page, Jada wrote:
On October 17th, I invite you into a journey that, understandably, many think they already know. The fact that I have, in the last four years contributed to the creation and perpetuation of falsehoods about myself, in which other untrue narratives were birthed, has surely aided in the misunderstandings that surround me. This fall, with deep humility and respect, I will take back my narrative. My memoir starts at the beginning, offering an unvarnished and revealing account from my challenging upbringing in Baltimore into a controversial life in Hollywood. It’s a harrowing ride of reclaiming my self-worth while unraveling unspoken truths.
My adventures of my youth, meaningful friendships, marriage, motherhood, self-betrayal and self reclamation are mere reflections of the adventures so many of us have taken in search of happiness. My hope is that through the exploration of my own tumultuous situations to the rediscovery of deep love, that we are all reminded that no matter where we may be on our journey, we are all…Worthy. Reserve your copy now, link in bio. #ourworthyjourney
The Smith family appears to have found a newfound appreciation for psychedelic substances. According to Jaden Smith, his mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, introduced psychedelics to the family. Per Essence, the entrepreneur and artist appeared as a guest speaker at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver. During his appearance, he opened up about his experience with psychedelic substances. He explained that it was his mother who initially helped introduce him to hallucinogens. “I think it was my mom, actually, that was really the first one to make that step for the family,” he said.
Jaden explained that his mother had already uncovered the benefits of psychedelics. From there, she shared her discoveries with the rest of the family. “It was just her for a really, really long time. And then, eventually it just trickled and evolved and everybody found it in their own ways,” he explained. Jaden said that it’s helped him in many ways. From his own ventures to how he approaches his philanthropic work and his personal relationships. Ultimately, Jaden has found the use of hallucinogens as an incredibly useful tool in his life.
PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 20: Jaden Smith attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 20, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Jaden, specifically, explained how the use of psychedelics helped his relationships with his brother and sister. “Siblings can argue so much and fight so much, and lord knows me and my siblings have done so much of that in the past,” he said. “But the level of love and empathy that I can feel for them inside of the (psychedelic) experiences and outside of the experiences has been something that’s profound and beautiful.”
He also added that it’s helped him work out issues without having to resort to tense conflict. “It will actually help us to open up our minds to get out of the old ways of thinking that got us into lots of these arguments and open it up so that it just releases and makes room for you to work it out and massage it out until it’s completely gone,” he said. Psychedelics remain a popular topic, one that’s gained support in states like Colorado and Oregon. The former has actually legalized psilocybin, DMT, and mescalin.
For five seasons,Red Table Talk offered multiple generational perspectives on several topics. The talk show was led by Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and matriarch Adrienne Banfield-Norris. It also provided many viral moments during its run. Due to the disruption of Facebook Watch Original programs, however, Red Table Talk was canceled in late April. However, the series is reportedly looking for a new home, so the trio might be making a return soon.
There have been many memorable moments from the now canceled Red Table Talk series. The show became known for many highly personal revelations by its star-studded guests. It also became a go-to destination for many celebrities to “set the record straight.” The show quickly became popular for its dose of healing, humor, and lack of judgment. It has also received a fair share of criticism from other celebrities and viewers. Over the course of its 129 episodes, here are five moments from the show that took the internet by storm.
The debut episode of Red Table Talk quickly canceled any thoughts of the show being floozy. It featured a heart to heart conversation between mothers Jada Pinkett Smith and Sheree Fletcher, Will Smith’s ex-wife and the mother to the eldest Smith child, Trey. In the episode, the pair discussed their initial beef and eventual reconciliation. Pinkett Smith apologized to Fletcher for starting a relationship with Will Smith while they were still married. Overall, while there were moments of humor, “Motherhood” kicked off Red Table Talk expertly well, and the episode went viral in no time. The two women have since become friendly and co-parent.
“Jordyn Woods Shares The Truth” – Season 1, Episode 27
Just like the premiere episode, Red Table Talk ended its first season with a bang. Jordyn Woods was the featured guest in the episode. Woods famously came on the series to set the record straight about her alleged affair with Tristan Thompson. She was caught kissing Thompson at a party and the news took over the internet. Woods was quickly cut off from the Kardashian clan.
The episode became one of the most watched, and led to public backlash by members of the Kardashian family, particularly Khloé, Thompson’s girlfriend at the time. Building up to its release, fans were at the edge of their seats, and Woods’s breakdown garnered much sympathy. She also denied the allegations that she gave him a lap dance. Furthermore, Woods did admit to kissing Thompson, but with “no tongue.”
“Demi Moore & Her Daughters” – Season 2, Episode 17
Demi Moore and her daughters Rumer and Tallulah Willis shared a very emotional experience in this episode. Rumer, who she shares with actor Bruce Willis, recounted a harrowing moment surrounding Moore’s drug addiction. After almost 20 years sober, Moore relapsed after a public breakup with Ashton Kutcher. One day, the actress collapsed at home.
Rumer shared how she frantically called 911 on the phone and the journey to sobriety. The women have since grown much closer since the ordeal. They discussed their previous struggles, and how their family continues to heal despite the past. The interview was raw, and packed with a ton of emotion and tears.
“Breaking Family Cycles With Matthew McConaughey” – Season 3, Episode 19
Although canceled, Red Table Talk delivered many emotional episodes while it aired. One of these is the episode, “Breaking Family Cycles with Matthew McConaughey”. The actor sat with the Smith family to promote his memoir Greenlights. He recounted his falling out with his mother, Kay, and their reconciliation years after.
McConaughey shared how his mother did not respect boundaries once he began his rise to fame. Whenever he would confide in her, she would inform the press. This led to a breakdown in their relationship in the late ’90s and early 2000s. McConaughey’s mother was 90 years old when she appeared on Red Table Talk.
“Jada Brings Herself To The Table” – Season 3, Episode 12
“Jada Brings Herself to the Table” is easily the most talked about Red Table Talk episode ever. The husband and wife duo bared it all with Will Smith as the featured guest. The episode centered around Jada’s relationship with August Alsina, famously referred to as an “entanglement.” Alsina had previously said that he had Will’s blessing to pursue a relationship with Jada.
Jada admitted that she and Alsina had begun a relationship during a quiet separation from Will. The pair expressed their mutual hurt and how they have had to heal as a couple. The Red Table Talk episode canceled public perceptions that Will and Jada would end their relationship. To date, it is still the most watched Red Table Talk episode of all time.
There are many more episodes from the popular series that attained viral status, but these five stand out. Red Table Talk, although now canceled, did not receive the boot due to poor ratings. The show continued to perform well on the Facebook Watch platform. As the show is rumored to be shopped around, fans are holding out hope for its comeback.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk gave her the opportunity to interview dozens of close friends and fellow celebrities since its 2018 inception. Among them were Gabrielle Union, Kid Cudi, and Jordyn Woods, just to name a few. Despite its popularity and success, it was announced earlier this week that the Facebook Watch series has been cancelled, along with all others produced by the platform. The news is certainly sad, but the mother of two isn’t letting it dampen her mood too much.
As DailyMail reports, she and her son Jaden Smith are presently in South Korea, where the Pursuit of Happyness actor has been doing plenty of shopping at Louis Vuitton. The fashion brand is actually what brought them overseas, as they stepped out for the Pre-Fall runway on Friday (April 28) in their best dressed. Elsewhere in Seoul, Jaden looks to be exploring the city’s hidden gems in his crisp white New Balances.
The Louis Vuitton event took place yesterday at the Jamsugyo Bridge near the Hangang River. Both Jada and her eldest were appropriately dressed for the damp spring weather. The 51-year-old layered a black leather trench coat over a sweater and trim pants in the same colour. She completed the look with monogrammed combat boots, as well as a large bag in a deep brown colour. As for Jaden, he opted for a boxier cut, pairing oversized trousers with a large blazer. He selected platform loafers to wear on his feet and tucked a flashy silver necklace under his coat.
She certainly looked amazing at the fashion show, but that hasn’t stopped curious fans from asking the actress if Red Table Talk will be finding a new home in the future. The answer remains unknown at this time, but we’ll surely fill you in with any updates later. Take a look at Jada Pinkett and Jaden Smith’s designer duds for Louis Vuitton’s latest runway show below, and share your thoughts in the comments.
Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall Runway with Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith and Jaden Smith attend the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Show on the Jamsugyo Bridge at the Hangang River on April 29, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)
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