American actress and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith has explained why she chose to publicly admit to being unfaithful during her marriage to Will Smith.
Speaking while promoting her memoir, the businesswoman revealed that her decision was influenced by a desire to protect her estranged husband’s ego and public image.
She noted that although she could have kept her past relationship with August Alsina private, she believed being open about it would help Will better 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,” she shared.
Jada also said she was willing to take the blame publicly if it meant her family could move forward.
“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.
