Jada Pinkett-Smith is penning her autobiography.
The 51-year-old actress, who has been married to Hollywood superstar Will Smith, 54, since 1997 and shares son Jaden, 24, and daughter Willow, 21, with him, is scheduled to publish the untitled book in 2023.
In addition, it will detail her path from depression to “true feminine strength.”
“Jada recalls lessons acquired over the course of a difficult but compelling journey, from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of personal rediscovery and the celebration of real feminine strength,” stated a press release.
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In her autobiography, the “Red Table Talk” host will detail her “unconventional upbringing” as the daughter of drug addicts, as well as her rise to fame alongside close friend and late rap star 2Pac – who was shot dead at the age of 25 in 1996 – before telling of the years she spent in love with the Oscar-winning actor, who published his own memoir “Will” in late 2021.
“With no holds barred, Jada reveals her unconventional upbringing in Baltimore — from the child of two addicts to a promising theatre student and a violent interlude as a petty drug dealer — followed by a parallel rise to stardom alongside her close friend 2Pac, falling in love with and marrying Will Smith, and a joyful embrace of motherhood.”
Carrie Thorton, vice president and editorial director of Dey Street Books, stated: “The world has forced upon Jada Pinkett Smith numerous titles and tales. This is due to the realities of our media ecosystem as well as the cultural expectations placed on women.
“At the center of all the rumors and false stories is a lady who, like so many other women, has had to balance her individuality with the demands of her loved ones.
This autobiography is Jada revealing her truth to the world, taking the reader on a journey from lost girl to woman warrior. It is my great honor to accompany her on this voyage.”