Jada Pinkett Smith To Address Will Smith, Chris Rock Oscar Slap On Red Table Talk In The Future

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith has announced a new season full of famous and interesting guests set to appear on her Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk. While promoting the show’s new upcoming fifth season that premiered on April 21, no mention was made of the infamous Will Smith, Chris Rock slap at the Oscars last month…until now.

Jada Pinkett Smith – Red Table Talk’s Fifth Season Line-up

Initially, Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk promised the start of the season to feature singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe with future guests to include Ireland Baldwin and more, forgoing any mention of the controversial incident that played out on live TV. Fans across social media were surprised that the actress didn’t make mention of the incident at all as Pinkett Smith is known for her openness when it comes to almost any topic.

Prior to the star of the fifth season however, Jada Pinkett Smith decided to address the elephant in the room. The 50-year-old shared that at some point in the future of Red Table Talk, the show will address the incident that forced Will Smith to resign from the academy.

Jada Pinkett Smith – To Tackle Oscar Slap When The Time Is Right

“Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focused on deep healing,” the opening titles of the show read.

“Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared at the table when the time calls. Until then the table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring, and healing testimonies like that of our incredibly impressive first guest.”

“Until then… the table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredibly impressive first guest. Thanks for joining us, Jada.”

Jada Pinkett Smith – Will Smith Reportedly Checks Into Rehab

Since slapping comedian Chris Rock, who made comments about Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair, Will Smith has reportedly checked into a rehabilitation center.

Per a source who spoke with The Sun, Smith has checked into a luxury retreat where he will deal with stress issues. It has been speculated that Will Smith was very defeated and sad following the incident that has banned him from attending the Oscars Ceremony for the next 10 years.

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