Why I admitted to cheating on Will Smith – Jada Pinkett

American actress, Jada Pinkett, has explained why she publicly admitted to her past relationship with August Alsina during her marriage to Will Smith.

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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.

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“Okay, I’m the bad guy. I’m the worst. Great. Let’s be done with it. I wanted it done. You got your answer. I’m the adulterous wife. Let’s be done. And let’s move on,” she added.

The actress had first spoken publicly about the relationship, which she described as an “entanglement,” during a 2020 episode of Red Table Talk, at a time when she and Will Smith were separated.

She maintained that addressing the issue openly formed part of her personal growth and her effort to navigate the complexities of their relationship.