Internet trolls Jada Pinkett Smith after she claims 'Red Table Talk' painted her as an 'adulterous wife'

During an episode of 'Red Table Talk', Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about her supposed involvement with August Alsina
PUBLISHED OCT 21, 2023
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's relationship was candidly discussed on 'Red Table Talk' (Getty Images)
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's relationship was candidly discussed on 'Red Table Talk' (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the wake of the publication of her new memoir 'Worthy', Jada Pinkett Smith has made some bombshell revelations, including that of her separation from Will Smith

Recently, Jada claimed she is perceived as an "adulterous" spouse due to her show 'Red Table Talk', igniting a storm of backlash and critique across social media platforms.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Jada Pinkett Smith attends
Jada Pinkett Smith said that 'Red Table Talk' created a false narrative of her being an 'adulterous wife' (Getty Images)

Jada Pinkett Smith's claims 'Red Table Talk' episode unintentionally portrayed her as an 'adulterous wife'

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith's relationship has always been marked with public scrutiny. During an episode of 'Red Table Talk' in 2020, Jada had discussed a period of separation from her husband and supposed involvement with August Alsina. 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith attend the 2021 AFI Fes
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith apparently separated in 2016 (Getty Images)

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, however, Jada suggested that the show may have unintentionally painted her as an adulterous wife.

She said, "And I truly didn't help that I created that false narrative at my own Red Table or allowed that false narrative, assisted that false narrative of being the adulterous wife." 

"Surely it didn't help that moment, knowing what the societal standards or ideas of the power of the feminine and the evil temptress that can somehow make the masculine energy around her do things that he doesn't want to do," added Jada. 

Her statement sent shockwaves across social media, with many netizens expressing strong opinions. 

The actress, along with her daughter Willow Smith and her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, garnered acclaim for her candid discussions on her popular talk show, 'Red Table Talk', especially on topics like mental health, relationships, and personal growth.

Previously, Jada shared that she and Will have been doing "really deep work" on their relationship and discussed the challenges they faced during their seven-year separation and how she had to "learn how to love myself" before she could "identify what love looked like coming from somebody else.

Internet erupts with criticism over Jada Pinkett Smith's claim regarding 'Red Table Talk'

Soon after Jada Pinkett Smith's claims of 'Red Table Talk' painting her as an "adulterous wife" came forward, netizens were quick to slam her. 

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Jada Pinkett Smith attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party ho
Jada Pinkett Smith is known for holding candid discussions on her show 'Red Table Talk' (Getty Images) 

On Facebook, a user commented, "It’s actually 100% her adultery that makes her come off as adulterous. #FreeWillSmith." Another said, "My problem is, where is the accountability."

"She can blame her big mouth and poor choices. That’s it. Period," stated a user. 

Another said, "Best actress award for”Drama Queen “!!!!!!!" while a person added, "She blames everyone but herself."

"Please. Extremely pretentious individual that just needs to clam up," read another comment.

"Well maybe – and just maybe — it was your adulterous behavior and not talking about it is what made you an adulterous wife. Just a thought though," asserted a person, while one more wrote, "She's become rediculous. And will too, for putting up with this mess!" 

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