I admitted to cheating on Will Smith to protect his ego – Jada Pinkett (video)

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that her public admission regarding her “entanglement” with singer August Alsina was a strategic choice made to protect Will Smith’s ego and shield their family from prolonged scrutiny.

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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 prioritize his well-being over her own image.

The actress admitted that she had previously struggled with balancing self-preservation and 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 emphasized that the experience served as a massive learning moment regarding the complexities of their relationship.

Despite the global controversy and the public’s 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.

Jada Pinkett Smith says she admitted to cheating on Will Smith to protect his ego, claiming she could’ve taken it to the grave but chose to come clean to protect her family and put her own happiness aside to support his 😳🤔 pic.twitter.com/Bi2PKsGSSJ

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