
Today, we sit down with second-time guest Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada is a talented actor, producer, musician, host, author, and advocate whose career has spanned over 30 years. She’s captured the hearts of many after starring in films such as The Nutty Professor, Scream 2, The Matrix Reloaded, Bad Moms, and Girls Trip, to name a few. Throughout this conversation, Jada fearlessly shares insights into her marriage, shedding light on never-before-heard truths, including the infamous 2022 Oscar incident that occurred between Will Smith and Chris Rock. We also explore the notion that our relationships serve as mirrors, reflecting our inner selves, and delve into the transformative power of embracing greater love to conquer life's challenges. In this interview, we’ll discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Jada On How Writing Her New Book Was A Healing Process 08:04 On Growing Up With Young Parents Who Struggled With Addiction 12:47 “I wasn’t a priority… I felt unloveable” 18:56 *Trigger warning* Jada On Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts 30:27 Jada On Her Journey To Hollywood & Facing Disappointment 37:48 On Her Friendship with Tupac Shakur 41:15 The Difference Between Sexual Chemistry & Energetic Connection 51:10 A Realistic Approach To Love & Marriage 01:02:09 The Complicated Timeline of Jada and Will Smith’s Marriage 01:09:43 On Self-worth & Self-love 01:12:05 Jada Speaks About Jaden and Willow Smith 01:22:14 It’s Important To Show Your Flaws & Humanness To Your Children 01:27:36 Jada Addresses The Oscars 2022 01:37:05 These Two Beautiful Men Deserve A Reconciliation 01:40:16 Friendship Built On Healing & Personal Growth 01:44:06 Be Okay With Your Victories & Your Challenges 01:48:08 How Jada & Will Are Healing Together 01:50:35 Why The Marriage Hasn’t Ended In A Divorce… 01:57:25 Romantic Love Is An Aspect Of The Highest Form Of Relationships 02:01:13 Letting Go Of The Romantic Love 02:05:29 Marriage Is A Partnership That Works For Both Partners 02:13:45 Despite Living Separate Lives There Is A Strong Bond 02:18:08 Jay Reads A Letter From Will 02:21:15 Married Young With Different Needs & Visions For The Family 02:27:27 The Fear Of Embracing Our Humanness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFjc8F3neGDTrTk3gdYwsA https://www.instagram.com/jadapinkettsmith/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@jadapinkettsmith?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/jada/ https://linktr.ee/jada Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw
Will Smith
“I also have a letter from Will before we jump into this episode”
Chris Rock
“Chris comes to the end of the stage and he looks at me deeply sincerely”
Martin Luther King Jr.
“when I grew up and I was reading the words of Martin Luther King”
Malcolm X
“or I was reading Malcolm X I found there to be so much power”
Tupac Shakur
“On Her Friendship with Tupac Shakur”

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