American actress and celebrity Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that her public admission of her “entanglement” with singer August Alsina was a strategic move to protect Will Smith’s ego and shield their family from prolonged scrutiny.
While promoting her memoir, “I am, You are, We are, Worthy!”, Pinkett Smith explained that she consciously chose to shoulder the public’s judgment to help her husband process the situation at the time.
“So if I got to look like the adulterous wife to make sure you’re good, I’m gonna do it,” she stated, reflecting on the moment she decided to prioritise his well-being over her own image.
The actress admitted that she had previously struggled to balance self-preservation with her commitment to her husband.
“I learned how to love myself and not leave Will on the side of the road. And I hadn’t learned how to love Will and not leave myself on the side of the road,” she explained.
Feeling a sense of responsibility for the predicament their family faced, she opted to play the role of the villain to bring the conversation to a close.
“Okay, I’m the bad guy. I’m the worst. Great. Let’s be done with it. I wanted it done… Let’s be done. And let’s move on.”
This new context sheds light on the couple’s infamous 2020 Red Table Talk episode, which preceded the high-tension 2022 Oscars incident where Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage.
Pinkett Smith emphasised that the experience was a major learning moment about the complexities of their relationship.
Despite the global controversy and public perception of their marriage, she maintains that these open discussions were part of a personal growth journey aimed at finding a way for the couple to be on the road together as life partners.
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