‘Red Table Talk’ Premiere Opens With Message ‘Healing Will Be Shared at The Table When The Time Calls’

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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 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.

Kim Basinger discussed her “heavy-duty, very out loud” divorce from Alec Baldwin in a candid “Red Table Talk” interview.

Ireland Baldwin is opening up like never before on Red Table Talk.

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.

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.

Jada Pinkett Smith will be bringing The Slap to the Red Table… eventually!

Jada Pinkett Smith will be revealing insight on her Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk into how her family has been "healing" following Will Smith's shocking Oscars incident.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith pays sweet tribute to family in proud new postThe actress hosts the series with daughter Willow Smith and mom Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and in a message at the beginning of Wednesday's season five premiere episode she clarified that there will be no mention of the 27 March moment any time soon.WATCH: Jada Pinkett Smith plans to discuss family's 'healing' after Will Smith's Oscars incident"Considering all that has happened in the 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," the statement read."Until then...

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.

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.

A transparent conversation. Jada Pinkett Smith confirmed that a conversation about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars will happen during a future episode of Red Table Talk.

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Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentJada Pinkett Smith’s talk show, “Red Table Talk,” returned on Wednesday, and though there was a brief message for viewers alluding to the topic on everyone’s mind, the series sidestepped the elephant in the room: Will Smith’s Oscars slap.The episode began with a silent black screen and an introductory message, signed from Pinkett Smith, who thanked viewers for joining.“Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focusing on deep healing,” the message read. “Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared at the table when the time calls.” The message continued, “Until then…The table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredible impressive first guest.” The first guest was Janelle Monáe.

Janelle Monáe is ready to open up about her struggles in the season five premiere of “Red Table Talk”.