“I used to believe I wasn’t pretty”: Jada Pinkett Smith Claims Her Life Changed Because of Tom Cruise After Top Gun 2 Star’s One Message
Jada Pinkett is known for her positive outlook on life. Even in the face of any hardship, she always has a knack for finding the proverbial silver lining. Pinkett has always been vocal about sharing her struggles and challenges, including her marriage to Will Smith. Through her talk show, Red Table Talk, Pinkett has created a platform where she can openly discuss her experiences and encourage others to enjoy their journeys.
Despite being an inspiration for her fans, Pinkett has also been low and vulnerable about herself. But it is quite surprising to know that her doubts and fears have been easily cured with a single message from her co-star, Tom Cruise.
Jada Pinkett Smith was inspired by Tom Cruise’s words to embrace her beauty
Renowned actors Jada Pinkett Smith and Tom Cruise not only mostly share the same circle of closeness but also have worked together as co-stars. Both of them have starred together in Michael Mann’s psychological thriller, Collateral, where Cruise and Jamie Foxx were in the leading roles, and Pinkett was cast in a supporting role.
Their professional meet-up not only forged on-screen chemistry but also led to a genuine and delightful off-screen friendship. The pairs also have spotted together and crossed paths at various industry events.
Pinkett initially used to doubt herself, often tormented by feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. She confessed that being a kid she didn’t think of herself as “pretty.” Pinkett in an interview with Redbook magazine, explained that it was Tom Cruise who helped her to dismiss all the doubts and encouraged her to overcome her judgments and anxieties.
“I used to believe I wasn’t pretty because, growing up, I was never told that I was. Actually, it was Tom Cruise who taught me how to get rid of those doubts. He said, “Every time I compliment you, you always reject it. You need to stop doing that. Just say, ‘Thank you.'” So, I’ve learned to accept a compliment”.
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Pinkett also recounted that she used to turn down compliments, as her insecurities often prevented her from embracing her beauty. In the interview, The Matrix actress recalled how Cruise encouraged her to accept any kind words that came her way. His guidance truly helped her learn to comply with her power and worth within herself.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s bold revelation about her struggling marital life with Will Smith
Being a hallmark of self-confidence and vocal about her struggles and insecurities, Pinkett recently made a shocking revelation about her marriage. Pinkett and Will Smith, who have been married for over a decade, have been synonyms for endurance and defied the test of time with their unwavering commitment to each other.
In a recent interview with Today, she disclosed that she and Smith had been leading separated lives for the past 7 years, as they were facing difficulties in relationships and were struggling to figure out how to be in a partnership.
“I think it’s just a matter of not being ready yet. Still trying to figure out between the two of us how to be in a partnership, and in regard to how we present that to people, you know? And we hadn’t figured that out.”
Pinkett further explains that by 2016 they “were just exhausted from trying and were struck by the world of fantasy”, where they had certain ideas and expectations about each other that should be in their relationship, which probably didn’t align with their reality.
