Jada Pinkett Smith with husband Will Smith, who was widely criticised for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony in March. AP Photo
Jada Pinkett Smith with husband Will Smith, who was widely criticised for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony in March. AP Photo
Jada Pinkett Smith with husband Will Smith, who was widely criticised for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony in March. AP Photo
Jada Pinkett Smith with husband Will Smith, who was widely criticised for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony in March. AP Photo

Jada Pinkett Smith says details of her family's 'deep healing' will be shared


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Jada Pinkett Smith has said her family have been focused on "deep healing" since her husband's altercation at the Oscars last month, in the first episode of her show, Red Table Talk, since the incident.

The actress promised that "discoveries" made by the Smith family will be shared "when the time calls", in a message posted at the top of the show.

It comes after the now infamous incident in which her husband, actor Will Smith, took to the stage at the 94th Academy Awards and slapped Chris Rock, after the comedian made a joke about Pinkett Smith's short haircut.

A message that appeared ahead of the episode read: "Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focused on deep healing.

"Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared when the time calls.

Jada Pinkett Smith, left, and Will Smith hold hands during the Oscars event on March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. AP Photo
Jada Pinkett Smith, left, and Will Smith hold hands during the Oscars event on March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. AP Photo

"Until then... the table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredibly impressive first guest.

"Thanks for joining us, Jada."

In Red Table Talk, Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris discuss a wide variety of topics.

Wednesday's episode featured singer Janelle Monae as the guest who shared her experiences of coming out, overcoming her fears of abandonment and how she healed from the traumatising effects of her father's drug addiction.

The hosts were also joined by Monae's mother.

The incident at the Oscars resulted in widespread criticism of Smith who, moments after assaulting Rock, won the award for Best Actor for his role in King Richard.

He subsequently resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and was later banned from attending all academy events for the next 10 years.

  • In an unexpected moment at the 2022 Academy Awards, actor Will Smith slaps comedian Chris Rock. AFP
    In an unexpected moment at the 2022 Academy Awards, actor Will Smith slaps comedian Chris Rock. AFP
  • Smith confronts Rock onstage at the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. AFP
    Smith confronts Rock onstage at the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. AFP
  • Rock likened Jada Pinkett Smith's hair to a GI Jane haircut, which prompted her husband to take to the stage to confront Rock in a seemingly unscripted moment. Reuters
    Rock likened Jada Pinkett Smith's hair to a GI Jane haircut, which prompted her husband to take to the stage to confront Rock in a seemingly unscripted moment. Reuters
  • Smith leaves the stage at the Oscars after slapping Rock for a remark he made about his wife Jada. She lost her hair because of alopecia. AP
    Smith leaves the stage at the Oscars after slapping Rock for a remark he made about his wife Jada. She lost her hair because of alopecia. AP
  • Smith and Jada arrive at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. AFP
    Smith and Jada arrive at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. AFP
  • Smith wins Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in King Richard, at the 2022 Oscars. AFP
    Smith wins Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in King Richard, at the 2022 Oscars. AFP
  • Smith, in tears, pays tribute to his wife Jada during his acceptance speech. AFP
    Smith, in tears, pays tribute to his wife Jada during his acceptance speech. AFP
  • Smith with wife Jada after he won the Oscar award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. AFP
    Smith with wife Jada after he won the Oscar award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. AFP
  • Serena Williams at the Oscar Awards on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. AP
    Serena Williams at the Oscar Awards on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. AP
  • Serena and sister Venus Williams introduce a performance by Beyonce at the Oscars. AP
    Serena and sister Venus Williams introduce a performance by Beyonce at the Oscars. AP
  • US tennis star Venus attends the 94th Oscars. AFP
    US tennis star Venus attends the 94th Oscars. AFP
Updated: April 21, 2022, 6:25 AM