The Smith family, known for their candid and open approach to discussions, found themselves at the center of controversy with a particularly uncomfortable episode of their talk show, Red Table Talk, in June 2018. Jada Pinkett Smith and her daughter Willow Smith steered the conversation towards the intimate aspects of their lives, a subject that made some fans uneasy.
The Red Table Talk episode featured Jada Pinkett Smith’s mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, as usual, and a guest appearance by Willow Smith’s friend, Telana Lynum, who shared her own life experiences on the subject. Willow, known for her confident and casual demeanor, expressed her thoughts openly during the discussion. However, her mother, sitting across from her, appeared taken aback by some of the revelations about herself and her husband, Will Smith.
Jada Pinkett Smith has always been open with her children about various aspects of life, including their successful Hollywood careers, and has encouraged them to pursue their dreams. The episode delved not only into career matters but also explored the topic of seual openness within the family. Pinkett Smith believes that women should feel comfortable discussing their seual lives at home to avoid future difficulties.
She asserted, “If I have to sit up here and tell her how she has to be careful in these streets because of all the harm that may come to her because she is a woman, then I am damn sure not leaving out the good stuff.”
The conversation took a shocking turn when Willow Smith revealed that her parents, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith, were responsible for her introduction to the concept of s*x. While Will Smith could have reacted in a humorous manner, considering his famous Oscar’s stunt, it was apparent that the situation held more weight as he had been guilty of past actions. Jada Pinkett Smith, however, responded with laughter when her daughter recalled a moment in Aspen when she accidentally walked in on her parents engaged in an intimate moment.
“If I have to sit up here and tell her how she has to be careful in these streets because of all the harm that may come to her because she is a woman, then I am damn sure not leaving out the good stuff,” said Pinkett Smith.
“My introduction to s*x was obviously walking in on you and Daddy. I think it was in Aspen. I was going downstairs to get some juice. I saw for a little moment, and then I ran away.”
Willow described her feelings at that moment, saying, “Like I just overstepped a boundary. I wasn’t supposed to be there. It was as if I walked in on you meditating. When Mommy is meditating, don’t get in her business.”
Despite their family’s openness, Willow Smith admitted that her father, Will Smith, might not be the best person to approach for discussions about sexual matters, as he had a tendency to turn lighthearted conversations into intellectual debates.
