Jada Pinkett Smith is taking no chances when it comes to delivering an important message to fans on the latest episode of Red Table Talk.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith announces very impressive achievement after Will Smith receives sad career newsALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actress delivered an "urgent warning" to viewers of the show about the use of the drug Fentanyl for the latest episode of the show alongside daughter Willow and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris.VIDEO: Will And Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage - take a lookThey mainly spotlighted the issue by discussing the death of actor Michael K. Williams, who died of an overdose of the deadly drug in 2021.The trio also spoke to others who had experience with it or were affected by it in some way, with them getting visibly emotional each time someone delivered a heartbreaking story.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith teases emotional and eye-opening Red Table Talk"FENTANYL is the #1 killer of Americans between the ages of 18-45," Jada wrote on Instagram. "Today on @RedTableTalk, we will hear from Dominic DuPont , the nephew of actor Michael K Williams (@bkbmg) who died from Fentanyl poisoning, as well as comedian Kate Quigley (@kateqfunny) who was the only survivor out of her three friends who died from Fentanyl. Jada talked about the devastating effects of Fentanyl on the latest episode"We will also hear from Despina Prodromidis and Bruce Green who are devastated by the death of their 15 year old daughter Olivia Green from Fentanyl poisoning," she continued."These powerful testimonies could help save your life or the life of someone you love.
Cheslie Kryst’s Mother Shares Her Daughter’s Heartbreaking Final Message On Red Table Talk
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Cheslie Kryst‘s family is speaking out about the pageant queen’s death.
As you may recall, the world was shocked by the sudden passing of the former Miss USA, who died by suicide back in January after jumping from a condominium building in New York City. And for the first time since Cheslie’s tragic death, her mother has opened up in detail about the final moments. During an appearance on Red Table Talk, April Simpkins first spoke with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on how she has been handling everything since that tragic day, expressing:
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The mom explained that Cheslie “always sought to do better” and often acted as a spokesperson for her younger siblings. However, April shared that the model struggled with her mental health for a long time – and hid it from everyone:
Although April knew the Extra correspondent suffered from depression, she noted that she never understood the severity of it. She revealed that Cheslie attempted suicide in her 20s and “began taking all the right steps” to improve her mental health, including seeing a counselor. But on the morning of January 30, things took a turn for the worse. April recalled noticing that she had received a text message from Cheslie an hour before leaving an exercise class that day. Instead of reading the entire text immediately, she ended up rushing home to call her husband to figure out what they needed to do.
April then read out the final words from Cheslie, saying:
April continued:
Revealing that Cheslie also shared her final wishes to be carried out by her parents, the mom concluded:
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Dupont tells hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Jada’s mother, Adrienne Banfield Norris, that he hadn’t heard from “The Wire” actor on that September day and decided to go to his house to check on him. “I went upstairs, opened up his door, it was quiet. Michael always played music.
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Jada Pinkett Smith has bravely opened up about some incredibly painful memories following the latest Red Table Talk episode.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith makes huge announcement following Will Smith's sad career newsWill Smith's wife, along with her daughter Willow Smith and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, sat down with April Simpkins, the mother of the late Miss USA Chelsie Kryst, who took her life in January.The heartbreaking episode saw Jada break down in tears at one point, and afterwards she shared on Instagram memories of a time she suffered from "unbearable despair".VIDEO: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage - a lookShe wrote: "The Cheslie Kryst episode has been the most personal table for me yet.
Jada Pinkett Smith breaks down in tears talking to the mother of late ex-Miss USA Cheslie Kryst
Jada Pinkett Smith had a hard time introducing the latest guest to her talk show, Red Table Talk, the mother of ex-Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who died by suicide in January this year. Before Cheslie’s mother April Simpkins joined Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, the trio watched a montage about the pageant winner’s life and career.
Cheslie Kryst’s mother recalls Miss USA 2019’s battle with depression before her tragic death at 30
Cheslie Kryst’s mother is opening up about the struggles the star endured leading up to her death. The 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and "Extra" correspondent passed away in January of this year at age 30. Police said Kryst jumped from a New York City apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cheslie Kryst's Mother Reflects on Her Daughter's Struggle With Depression and Shares Her Last Words
Cheslie Kryst's mother, April Simpkins, is opening up about her daughter's longtime battle with depression and death on Jan. 30. In the latest episode of , April and her husband, David, sat down for their first interview after their daughter's death, discussing her final words and the legacy she's left behind.Cheslie was born in Jackson, Michigan, and graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina.
Jada Pinkett Smith teases emotional and eye-opening Red Table Talk
Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to share that she and her Red Table Talk family, mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and daughter Willow Smith, were engaging in a tough discussion.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith is the picture of peace in sun-soaked selfiePosting a teaser for the upcoming episode, the actress shared that they would be talking to the late former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst's mother, mourning her daughter, who died by suicide in January.VIDEO: Jada Pinkett Smith plans to discuss family's 'healing' after Will Smith's Oscars incidentShe revealed that the episode was a particularly hard one for the group to film, leading to some discussions that proved to be quite uneasy and also eye-opening."This show for @gammynorris, @Willowsmith and me was so powerful and deeply moving. You never know what people are going through," Jada wrote. MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith will discuss family's 'healing' on Red Table Talk after Will Smith's Oscars incidentAs she praised the model's parents, she added: "This episode continues to validate that there is so much more that lies beneath us all, that our assumptions about one another and perceptions can not meet. "When we think we know … we block our chance to truly see someone who may need to be seen in a different way than how they are presenting themselves."A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith)Jada shared her thoughts on the upcoming episode featuring Cheslie KrystShe continued: "This show opened my eyes in a very deep way.
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Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after he made an insensitive joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair, the Red Table Talk host is finally bringing her family back to the table.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith pays sweet tribute to family in proud new postRed Table Talk is known for lending space to intense and deep conversations about trauma, feelings, and contentious topics. Its latest season, which premiered just this week, has already proven to be as emotional as it is dramatic, and as she brings on her daughter, Willow Smith, onto the show, fans can't help but wonder how long they'll have to wait to hear the famous family discuss the intense awards show moment.WATCH: Jada plans to discuss family's healing plan post-OscarsMORE: Jada Pinkett Smith makes stunning red carpet return post-OscarsThe second episode sees Ireland Basinger Baldwin, daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, discuss with Willow how they struggle with anxiety and open up about their upbringing in the shadow of two famous parents, particularly dads with recent highly discussed incidents.The model's relationship with her father has been up and down. Alec and Kim divorced in 2000, and in 2007, a leaked phone call went viral of the actor angrily calling his then 11-year-old daughter a "thoughtless little pig."The trailer for the episode features her admitting that: "I don't think I ever would've been scouted as a model if it weren't for who my parents are," and reveals how she'll discuss her relationship with her parents and the effects of their divorce.A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith)A glimpse of the emotional episodeSince the Oscars, the Smith family has for the most part retreated from Hollywood and social media.
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Girls Trip actor has been about her struggles with ). On March 29, shared a simple graphic on , which read, “This is a season for healing, and I’m here for it.” She echoed this sentiment during the fifth season premiere of the series. Before jumping into an interview with , Red Table Talk opened with a message to viewers.
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Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield Norris on Wednesday. Prior to the start of the episode, the incident involving Pinkett Smith's husband, Will Smith, and Chris Rock, at the 94th annual Academy Awards was addressed. “Considering all that has happened in that last few weeks, the Smith family has been focusing on deep healing...some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared at the table when the time calls,” a message at the top of the episode read. “Until then, the table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredibly impressive first guest.
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Will Smith’s Oscars slap right off the bat. “Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focused on deep healing,” a title card stated at the beginning of the episode, which was released on Facebook Watch on Wednesday.