*Jada Pinkett Smith is set to release her own memoir in October titled, “Worthy,” which she describes as “an adventure, a search for love and self-worth.”
“I had so many people encourage me to write a book. But I was believing that my journey was not a worthy journey. But when I saw it on paper — I couldn’t help but look at myself and say, wow. What a life,” Smith stated.
The actress said she began working on the tome in December 2021, after her entanglement with August Alsina and before her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March of 2022. She says “Worthy” will address “everything,” including the misconceptions people have had about her over the years.
“Yeah. I think people have made a lot of assumptions. And you know what? Rightfully so,” Smith said. “I have to take ownership of that, in regards to the narrative that I’ve participated in, the falsehoods about myself. In the book I really explain all of that extensively as part of my reclamation journey.
I think a lot of people, not even just women, but a lot of us lose ourselves in narratives that are not necessarily or completely forthright. ”
Jada further explained the intention behind “Worthy” in an Instagram post. She wrote:
On October 17th, I invite you into a journey that, understandably, many think they already know.
The fact that I have, in the last four years contributed to the creation and perpetuation of falsehoods about myself, in which other untrue narratives were birthed, has surely aided in the misunderstandings that surround me.
This fall, with deep humility and respect, I will take back my narrative.
My memoir starts at the beginning, offering an unvarnished and revealing account from my challenging upbringing in Baltimore into a controversial life in Hollywood. It’s a harrowing ride of reclaiming my self-worth while unraveling unspoken truths.
My adventures of my youth, meaningful friendships, marriage, motherhood, self-betrayal and self reclamation are mere reflections of the adventures so many of us have taken in search of happiness.
My hope is that through the exploration of my own tumultuous situations to the rediscovery of deep love, that we are all reminded that no matter where we may be on our journey, we are all…Worthy.
Jada will also support the book with a promotional tour in the following cities:
Monday, Oct. 16 – New York, NY / PAC NYC
Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Baltimore, MD / Enoch Pratt Free Library
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Washington, DC / Howard Theatre in partnership with Mahogany Books
Friday, Oct. 20 – Detroit, MI / The CUBE in partnership with Source Booksellers
Saturday, Oct. 21 – Houston, TX / St. John’s Downtown in partnership with Kindred Stories
Sunday, Oct. 22 – Memphis, TN / novel.
Monday, Oct. 23 – Atlanta, GA / Buckhead Theatre
Sunday, Nov. 12 – Miami, FL / Miami Book Fair
Saturday, Nov. 18 – Los Angeles, CA / Barnes & Noble The Grove
Saturday, Nov. 18 – Los Angeles, CA / Octavia’s Bookshelf
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