Jada Pinkett Smith has been making controversial rounds around the internet ever since her memoir Worthy was published. Based on her life and her personal relationships with her family and some outsiders, the book gives an in-depth dive into the mind of Will Smith’s wife.
Talking about her daughter Willow Smith, Jada Smith revealed that when she was 12 years old, Willow Smith read something deadly serious in the world. With Mrs. Smith having no idea how to tackle the issue, she called Angelina Jolie who generously helped the Smith family.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
When Jada Pinkett Smith Reached Out To Angelina Jolie For Help
Jada Smith revealed that when her daughter, Willow Smith, was 12 years old, she saw a documentary by the name of Kony 2012. Based on the real-life experiences of the militia and cult leader Joseph Kony, the short film wanted to expose the human trafficking of people in Uganda to the world and have Kony arrested.
Will Smith with his daughter Willow Smith
When Willow Smith saw the documentary, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that her daughter immediately rushed to her and proclaimed that she wanted to become an advocate for the cause. As per the memoir, Smith revealed that she contacted Angelina Jolie over the matter to help her daughter in getting in touch with the right people.
“[Willow said] Mom, you won’t believe what’s happening. Did you know girls my age are being sold for sex in our own country? One of my first calls was to Angelina Jolie, then in the trenches on behalf of refugees around the world”.
The talk show host revealed that she had always been an admirer of Angelina Jolie and revealed how the Eternals actress helped them in their time of need.
“I had long admired Angelina’s commitment as an activist. She generously put me in touch with a lawyer named Adam Waldman, who soon introduced me to survivors, whom I met when I visited safe houses around the country,”
With all the controversies surrounding her persona, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that her parents’ behavior significantly affected how she lived her own life with Will Smith.
Jada Pinkett Smith Blames Her Parents For Her Behavior
Jada Pinkett Smith
Separating from Will Smith in 2016 and allegedly cheating on the actor Jada Smith has always been a controversial actor that the world has often talked about for years. In an interview with People, the actress shifted some of the blame to her parents for the way she lives her life now.
“I had young parents and I had parents that were addicted to drugs and you know there is something to be said when you aren’t the priority of your parents. For them to be your mirror, as a young child. That your parents don’t have to be perfect, just always remind you that you are loveable and you’re worthy and it starts with being a priority.”
Her memoir Worthy, has been making rounds around the internet ever since its release on 4th October 2023. The book is available to buy online or in bookstores around the world.
