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Inioluwa Ogunleye
1 week ago
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Jada Pinkett explained why she publicly admitted to her past relationship with August Alsina during her marriage to Will Smith.
Speaking while promoting her memoir, I am, You are, We are, Worthy!, Jada said her decision to go public was partly to protect Will Smith’s ego and shield their family from further emotional strain.
She noted that although she could have kept the relationship private, she chose to speak openly because she believed it would help Will process the situation.
“I could love myself and love others, that we could all be on the road together. So I’m like, well, I might have to speak my truth, but I’m also going to protect you.
“So if I got to look like the adulterous wife to make sure you’re good, I’m gonna do it.
“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.
“In that moment, because I felt so bad that he was in this situation, I decided I’m gonna love you, Will, and I’m gonna leave myself at the side of the road,” Jada shared.
Jada added that she accepted being seen as the villain in order for the family to move forward.
