Ego Nwodim impersonated Jada Pinkett Smith on SNL's Weekend Update, joking about her press tour for her new memoir "Worthy" and her marriage to Will Smith. Nwodim's Pinkett Smith shared humorous anecdotes about their relationship, including objecting at their wedding and her "soulmate" Tupac.
Jada Pinkett Smith, who recently revealed her secret separation from husband Will Smith, affirmed on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that Smith is still her man and described them as life partners. Pinkett Smith explained that she didn't share the news earlier because she wanted to consciously uncouple and resolve personal issues privately. She also shared that the fallout from Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars actually brought them closer, and she knew she loved him when she stood by his side during the incident. Pinkett Smith's memoir, "Worthy," was released this week.
Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she moved out of the home she shared with estranged husband Will Smith as a 50th birthday present to herself. The couple has been separated since 2016 and Jada recently detailed their separation and her personal struggles in her new memoir. In 2020, they addressed rumors of a breakup after Jada admitted to being in an "entanglement" with August Alsina. Jada has since pursued clarity and emotional sobriety, abstaining from sex, alcohol, violent entertainment, and unnecessary spending. Despite their separation, Jada and Will continue to work on their relationship and have deep love for each other.
Jada Pinkett Smith reveals in an upcoming interview with Hoda Kotb that Chris Rock apologized to her offstage after Will Smith slapped him at the 2022 Academy Awards. Pinkett Smith shares that Rock said, "Jada, I meant no harm," but she was preoccupied with her husband's anger and couldn't fully process the apology. She also addresses the public response to Smith's behavior, stating that the blame placed on her was influenced by a false narrative created on her canceled Facebook Live series, "Red Table Talk." The full interview airs on October 13.
During a discussion on "The View," cohost Ana Navarro accused Jada Pinkett Smith of revealing her separation from Will Smith in 2016 to sell books. Navarro expressed frustration with the constant updates on the couple's marriage and suggested that Pinkett Smith uses these revelations to boost ratings for her show, "Red Table Talk." Other cohosts had differing opinions, with Joy Behar calling Pinkett Smith "smart" for using the news to promote her upcoming memoir, and Sunny Hostin finding the disclosure brave. The discussion also touched on other bombshells from Pinkett Smith's memoir, including a revelation involving Chris Rock.
Nick Cannon expressed his satisfaction on his new radio show, "The Daily Cannon," that Jada Pinkett Smith's "Red Table Talk" was canceled. Cannon blamed the show for Will Smith's onstage slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars and for breaking up the illusion of the idyllic Smith couple. Cannon's co-hosts disagreed with him, with one calling the table "an honest table" and another saying it allowed fans to connect more deeply with the couple. Cannon himself is no stranger to controversy, having made comments on his now-defunct "Cannon's Class" podcast that temporarily cost him his "Wild 'N Out" hosting gig with MTV.
Nick Cannon expressed his relief on his radio show about the end of Jada Pinkett Smith's Facebook Watch show, Red Table Talk, calling it a "toxic table." Cannon blamed the show for Will Smith's viral slap at the 2022 Oscars, saying, "If there was no Red Table Talk, then he wouldn't have slapped the sh-- out of Chris Rock." Cannon's aversion to hearing about the Smith family's private business is ironic considering how public he's been over the years about his own life.
Nick Cannon called Red Table Talk "toxic" following news of all Facebook Watch shows being canceled. Cannon referenced Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars and blamed the show for making the Smiths known for oversharing. Co-host Abby De La Rosa defended the show as "honest," but Cannon insisted that "too much honesty can get your a** slapped in the face."
Nick Cannon celebrated the cancellation of Jada Pinkett Smith's "toxic" show "Red Table Talk" on his radio show, calling it "good" news. Cannon believes that the show caused Will Smith to slap Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Abby De La Rosa, Cannon's partner, disagreed with his opinion and defended the show's relatability. "Red Table Talk" is now "looking for a new home" after five seasons on Facebook Watch. The show featured Jada Pinkett Smith, her mother, and daughter interviewing A-list guests, including Will Smith discussing their open marriage.
Nick Cannon criticized the cancellation of Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk, calling it a "toxic table" and stating that he doesn't want to know intimate details about the lives of Will and Jada Smith. The show, which featured candid conversations and interviews with Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, was canceled as Facebook Watch ends its original programming. Westbrook Studios, the show's production company, is currently looking for a new home.
Jada Pinkett Smith's web-based talk show "Red Table Talk" will not return to Facebook Watch Originals platform as Meta pivots away from producing original programming. Pinkett Smith said in a statement that they are in talks of finding a new home for the show. "Red Table Talk" is hosted by Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and Pinkett Smith's mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and features candid conversations with celebrities and public figures on topics like social justice, relationships, and female empowerment.
Jada Pinkett Smith announced that her Emmy-winning talk show, "Red Table Talk," is looking for a new home after Facebook Watch's decision to end all original programming. The show, which tackled social issues with an inter-generational perspective, has 11 million followers on Facebook and spawned a spinoff hosted by Gloria Estefan and her family. Pinkett Smith hosted the show with her mother and daughter and expressed gratitude for the partnership with Facebook Watch while wishing the team well in their new journeys.
Jada Pinkett Smith's online talk show, Red Table Talk, has been officially canceled by Facebook Watch after five seasons. Jada confirmed the news on social media but hinted that the show may find a new home. The cancelation comes as Facebook shifts away from original programming to Virtual Reality experiences. Red Table Talk was known for its viral moments, including the 2019 interview with Jordyn Woods about the cheating scandal involving Tristan Thompson.
Meta is shutting down its Facebook Watch original programming, including the popular talk show Red Table Talk, as part of cost-cutting measures. Westbrook Studios is now shopping around the show for a new home. Other shows on the platform included Sorry for Your Loss, Simone vs. Herself, Steve, and JoJo Goes. Meta's move follows similar decisions by YouTube and Snap to scale back or move away from original content.
Jada Pinkett Smith's popular online talk show, "Red Table Talk," has been canceled by Facebook as the social media platform's parent company, Meta, shifts its focus towards virtual reality experiences. The show's producer, Westbrook Media, is reportedly looking for another platform. The show, which ran for five seasons and produced over 120 episodes, featured Jada, her daughter Willow, and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris discussing various topics with celebrity guests.