American actress and talk show host Jada Pinkett has revealed why she admitted to having an affair while married to Will Smith.
Speaking during promotion of her memoir, Jada explained that she wanted to protect her estranged husband’s ego and identity. She said she could have kept her relationship with August Alsina private but chose transparency to 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,” she said.
“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.”
Jada added that she did not mind being labelled the villain, as long as her family could move forward.
“Okay, I’m the bad guy. I’m the worst. Great. Let’s be done with it. You got your answer. I’m the adulterous wife. Let’s be done. And let’s move on,” she said.
Her revelations provide a candid look into her personal journey and the choices she made to balance honesty with care for her family.
