Will Smith 'unlocked' childhood pain to make him a better actor

Pinkett Smith spoke directly to the camera.“This is a really important ‘Red Table Talk’ on alopecia. Considering what I’ve been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories.

Jada Pinkett Smith is bringing the topic of alopecia to the Red Table. The actress and wife of Will Smith addressed the hair loss condition and the infamous Oscars slapping of Chris Rock on Wednesday’s episode of "Red Table Talk," calling the topic "really important" as she pushed for Rock and Smith to "reconcile" following the viral moment. "This is a really important ‘Red Table Talk’ on alopecia.

Jada Pinkett Smith has finally addressed the 2022 Oscars slap.

Jada Pinkett Smith is opening up a little more about her feelings on the now-infamous incident during the 94th Academy Awards, where her husband, Will Smith, slapped Chris Rock in the face after he made a joke about Jada's shaved head. The 50-year-old actress reflected on the moment during the cold open of the new  episode, which focuses on the impact of alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that Jada lives with that causes bald spots and hair loss.«Considering what I've been through with my own health and what happened at the Oscars, thousands have reached out to me with their stories.

alopecia. The “Gotham” actress, 50, recently sat down with Niki Ball, the mother of a 12-year-old girl, Rio, who tragically cut her young life short after being bullied for her alopecia. The severe, escalating abuse the girl suffered reportedly included getting “smacked” on the head by other students, being called names like “naked mole rat” and even having her wig “ripped off her head.” Rio committed suicide on March 14, 2022.In a clip from an upcoming, tear-filled episode of Pinkett Smith’s Facebook Watch show “Red Table Talk,” obtained by People, Ball explained that Rio developed alopecia during the coronavirus pandemic and her hair started falling out “by the handful.” It began with a bald spot on her scalp, and shortly after Rio was diagnosed with alopecia areata.The condition is categorized as an autoimmune disorder that causes one’s hair to come out in clumps.

The  is digging deep into the impact of alopecia — and getting emotional. In these exclusive clips from Wednesday's episode, Jada Pinkett Smith and her co-hosts, Willow Smith and Adrienne «Gammy» Banfield-Norris sit down with Niki Ball, the mother of 12-year-old Rio Allred, who suffered from alopecia and took her own life after being relentlessly mocked and bullied.In the first clip, Niki walks the hosts through the morning of March 14, when she found her daughter.

Jada Pinkett Smith has taken to Instagram with a heart-breaking message following the horrific mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith discusses difficult topic in latest episode of Red Table Talk​​​​​​​Posting to her Instagram Stories, the wife of Will Smith Penned: "I am reeling from the devastation of yesterday's horrific mass shooting.WATCH: Will And Jada Pinkett Smith's marriage - take a look"I'm sending my deepest condolences to all the loved ones of the shining souls lost. May the Great Supreme heal the hearts that have been shattered by this horrendous tragedy.READ: Jada Pinkett Smith talks 'unbearable despair' in heartbreaking revelationMORE: Jada Pinkett Smith makes huge announcement following Will Smith's sad career news"Coach Kett said it best… policies MUST change and we can't get numb to these horrendous mass murders.

Jada Pinkett Smith says behind some seemingly strong women hides a «terrified little girl,» and that's her.The 50-year-old actress revealed as much in the latest episode of  with her co-hosts, Willow Smith and Adrienne «Gammy» Banfield-Norris. In the episode — titled «How Destructive Mothers Damage Their Daughters: Could This Be You?» — the three panelists are joined by author Kelly McDaniel as they sort out mother-daughter issues, and it's during this conversation when Jada grows emotional after revealing that growing up fast and dealing with adversity so young is what has led her to feel like a «terrified little girl» is hiding underneath.«So, I had to, like, deal with a lot of stressful adult things at a young age,» Jada explained.

Will Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, has made a heartfelt confession at what is a difficult time for her famous family. As the actress, her husband and children continue to heal following Will's Oscars outburst when he hit Chris Rock, Jada has opened up about her seemingly "strong" exterior. MORE: Will Smith makes return to TV for candid interview amid Oscars incidentDuring an upcoming episode of Facebook Watch's Red Table Talk which was shared with People, she chatted to her daughter Willow and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, to discuss parenting and growing up. WATCH: Will and Jada-Pinkett Smith's marriage The episode is titled, How Destructive Mothers Damage Their Daughters: Could This Be You? and it raised some challenging issues for Jada. In the short clip, Jada, 50, remembers her childhood and said: "I had to, like, deal with a lot of stressful adult things at a young age. I didn't have the ability to deal with the emotions that were coming with it.

The man who was arrested for tackling Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl claimed he was inspired by actor Will Smith, who pulled a stunt at the 2022 Oscars by slapping Chris Rock after taking offense to a joke made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.  Isaiah Lee, 23, spoke with the New York Post in a jailhouse interview on Monday and lamented to the outlet that while he felt Rock was out of line with the "G.I Jane" joke he made at Pinkett Smith’s expense, speaking to hair loss from alopecia, ultimately Smith was "standing up for his wife," and that action is what inspired him to do the same for those Lee felt Chappelle offended with his commentary surrounding the LGBTQ and homeless communities. "I wanted him to know that next time, he should consider first running his material by people it could affect," Lee claimed, according to The Post.

Jada Pinkett Smith is opening up about a common thread she's found in her relationships. In this exclusive clip from Wednesday's Red Table Talk, Pinkett Smith and her co-hosts, Willow Smith and Adrienne «Gammy» Banfield-Norris sit down with  author Kelly McDaniel for a conversation on mother-daughter dynamics, where Pinkett Smith reveals that the «biggest wound» that comes out most in her personal relationships is a lack of protection.«My thing was, just, not having protection. That's my biggest wound that comes out in all my relationships,» Pinkett Smith says.

Will Smith is getting candid about the “pain” in his life — and it’s giving a lot of backstory for the reason he had such an outburst at the 2022 Academy Awards!

Will Smith spoke with David Letterman about “pain” and protecting one’s family prior to this year’s Oscars and the subsequent ‘slap heard ’round the world.’

Michael K. Williams' nephew, Dominic Dupont, is opening about the devastating moment he found his uncle, dead of a drug overdose, in his Brooklyn apartment back last September. Just weeks later, the New York City chief medical examiner disclosed that the actor's death was ruled accidental after, according to multiple reports, he ingested heroin and cocaine that was laced with fentanyl.On the latest episode of , Dupont joins Jada Pinkett Smith, Adrienne «Gammy» Banfield Norris, and Willow Smith to share his story for the first time, and discuss the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs.Dupont says that he hadn’t heard from actor on that September day when he decided to go to his house to check on him.«I went upstairs, opened up his door, it was quiet. Michael always played music.

He’s got jokes. Chris Rock‘s Oscars incident with Will Smith continues to be topic of conversation — and even the comedian is not afraid to find the humor in the situation.

Two months has passed since the slap that shocked the world and Steve Harvey is finally sharing his opinion. Harvey, 65, attended an event at Georgia State University over the weekend and reportedly called Will Smith’s Oscars slap against Chris Rock a "punk move" which resulted in Harvey losing "a lot of respect for him."  The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on the event, noting that the "Family Feud" host brought up faith in the discussion.  Steve Harvey addresses Will Smith's 2022 Oscars slap against Chris Rock nearly two months later. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) "I’m a Christian, but I’m really undeveloped," Harvey began.

Looking back. During Benedict Cumberbatch’s second stint as the host of Saturday Night Live, he couldn’t help but marvel over his career progress — and being in the Dolby Theatre when Will Smith’s Oscars drama went down.

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.

Willow Smith sparked a major reaction from her fans as she announced a very exciting career moment alongside British artist yungblud.MORE: Willow Smith sizzles in micro sweater and mini skirt in revealing new photoTaking to her Instagram feed on Friday, the 21-year-old shared a teaser of her music video of brand-new song Memories which sees her don very extreme looks.WATCH: Will Smith posts adorable tribute to wife Jada Pinkett Smith and kidsThe caption read : "MEMORIES VIDEO. OUT TONIGHT!!! 12 (midnight) EST / 9pm PST / 5am BST @willowsmith."MORE: Willow Smith's $3.1m eco-home is worlds away from family houseMORE: Will Smith's daughter Willow reveals major change to her bodyWillow penned: "they ain’t readdyyy!"A post shared by YUNGBLUD (@yungblud)  Willow shared the update with her 10.2 million followersIn the clip, Willow's main look was an all-white ensemble including a pleated tennis skirt, capped sleeve shirt with ripped sleeves and an off-white beanie hat.