Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about her difficulties in maintaining a good sex life with her polygamous husband, Will Smith, in the latest episode of her Red Table Talk Facebook Watch series with guest Gwyneth Paltrow.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith with their sons Jaden Christopher Syre Smith and Trey Smith (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The 50-year-old actress, who has been married to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor for over 23 years, met Will on the set of the popular television series. They wed on December 31, 1997, in a private ceremony at the Cloisters Mansion near Jada’s hometown of Baltimore.
“It’s hard,” Jada said about the challenges of maintaining a good sex life. “The thing Will and I talk about a lot is the journey. We started in this at a very young age, you know, 22 years old. That’s why the accountability part really hit for me because I think you expect your partner to know [what you need], especially when it comes to sex. It’s like, ‘Well, if you love me, you should know. If you love me, you should read my mind.’ That’s a huge pitfall.”
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith share a loving moment on the red carpet at the premiere of Aladdin, showcasing their strong bond and radiant style (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
“Isn’t it weird, though? It’s like someone doesn’t read your mind and we feel crushed,” guest Gwyneth Paltrow commented. “Crushed!” Jada concurred.
“You tell me what you need. Tell me what you want, and on top of it, I know that I have to be accountable to do the same…I really try. It’s uncomfortable, but it’s deeply healthy, and I think around sex, because it’s something that we don’t talk about and there’s so much fantasy around it,” she added.
As Jada Pinkett Smith balanced her roles as an actress, wife, and mother, she also continued to make waves in the fashion world. Her appearances during New York Fashion Week in early 2013 solidified her status as a style icon. From designer front rows to dazzling footwear, Jada proved her impeccable taste was as strong as ever.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Stunning 2013 Fashion Week Moments
Jada Pinkett Smith keeps it simple and chic with soft, straight hair and a natural makeup look, highlighting her radiant skin and glowing features (Credit: Pop / WENN)
In early 2013, Jada Pinkett Smith was on a Fashion Week roll. She was spotted at the front row of Vera Wang and at the Michael Kors Fall 2013 presentation in a pair of Brian Atwood ankle-strap pumps.
But guess what? That wasn’t the last of it. She changed her outfit and caught the Marchesa Autumn/Winter 2013 show on the same day.
Jada Pinkett Smith stuns in a sleek black strapless dress paired with chic triple-strap peep-toe heels during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2013 (Credit: David Bodrick / DMBJ / WENN)
Her second outfit was more sophisticated than glam. It consisted of a simple black strapless number and triple-strap peep-toe Mary Jane pumps in black lacquered leather.
Jada Pinkett Smith shows off her feet in three-strap Mary Jane pumps (Credit: Pop / WENN)
What do you think of Jada’s outfit? Her Gucci “Lisbeth” pump sits on a 5.25-inch heel (platform at 1 inch thick). If you want something different for a change, it’s a great alternative to the simple Mary Jane or the classic peep-toe. Julia Roberts wore the nude version at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.