Jada Pinkett Smith has recently made a significant shift in her social media presence by setting her Instagram account to private. On Monday, September 2, the host of “Red Table Talk” seemed to make a final public statement before restricting access to her profile. In this thought-provoking post, she shared her reflections on the concept of belonging, particularly as it pertains to gender dynamics.
Her message began with a powerful observation: “A man can CHOOSE to belong to someone,” she wrote,
“And if he does… he is considered noble. A woman is told she MUST belong to someone or… she is not worthy.”
Through these words, Jada highlighted the contrasting societal expectations placed on men and women regarding relationships and autonomy.
She continued to delve deeper into the complexities of feminine identity and power. “Even in some of our great religious traditions, the goddess is rendered powerless without her male counterpart. And in others, the spiritual influence of the feminine, of Mother… is not even recognized,” Jada observed. Her words pointed to the historical and cultural patterns where women’s roles and spiritual significance are often undermined or ignored, reinforcing a narrative of dependency on men.
Jada’s message did not stop at identifying these societal constructs but expanded to encourage empowerment. “We mere mortal women are worthy simply because we exist!” she declared. She emphasized that women who cultivate their own strength and sovereignty—what she calls their “Queendom”—within their inner selves, and who foster a deep relationship with a higher power or the “Great Supreme,” can create monumental love and give birth to extraordinary treasures.
She concluded her post with a call to action for those who might read it: to avoid forming connections out of fear. “Do not bond in fear,” she urged, reminding her followers that they are embodiments of greatness.
Despite the profound nature of her statement, Jada has not yet provided further clarification about her decision to make her account private or the deeper meaning behind her post. However, this recent development aligns with her history of being open and candid about her personal life.
Jada’s openness was particularly evident when, in October 2023, she revealed that she and her husband, actor Will Smith, had been separated for the past seven years. The couple, who married in 1997, share two children: Jaden, 26, and Willow, 23, along with Trey, 31, from Will’s previous marriage. Their separation, which has not yet led to a legal divorce, was first publicly acknowledged during an interview with People, where Jada commented, “We’re still figuring it out.” She went on to share that the couple had been living separately for six years by the time of the 2022 Academy Awards.
“We’ve been doing some really heavy-duty work together,” Jada said, reflecting on their complex relationship.
“We just got deep love for each other, and we are going to figure out what that looks like for us.”
In a later conversation with Hoda Kotb on “Today,” Jada offered more insight into why their marriage became strained before they decided to separate. “Why it fractured, that’s a lot of things,” she admitted, without specifying further. She did, however, shed light on their exhaustion from trying to uphold their marriage. “By the time we got to 2016, we were just exhausted with trying,” Jada explained. “I think we were both still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be.”
Through her social media presence and public disclosures, Jada Pinkett Smith continues to challenge conventional narratives, encouraging both self-reflection and dialogue on relationships, gender roles, and personal empowerment. Her recent move to make her Instagram private suggests a desire for a more selective and perhaps introspective interaction with her audience, leaving many to wonder what further insights she may choose to share in the future.
