Willow Smith's 7 Most Memorable 'Red Table Talk' Moments
Relive the singer's most buzzworthy moments on the hit talk show.
Red Table Talk always produces drama-filled moments, emotional excerpts, and shocking revelations. The Facebook talk show hosted by actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, and her daughter Willow Smith covers topics ranging from pop-culture to social justice with a star-studded guest lineup. Remember the buzzed-about Jordyn Woods and Olivia Jade talks?
For Willow, who aged out of her teens since the premiere of the series, the talk show has proved to be a welcome outlet and platform for topics near and dear to the singer's heart. Whether it's joking about catching her mom and dad "doing the deed" or diving into more serious topics like racism in America, Willow has proven to be an unlikely star on the ever-popular talk show. Here, L'OFFICIEL rounds up Willow's most memorable Red Table Talk moments.
Mental Health
In a 2018 episode, the singer revealed that she struggled with bouts of depression and self harm during her adolescent years. Smith describes that while touring and performing her song "Whip My Hair " she "plunged into this black hole and I was cutting myself and doing crazy things."
Sex Talk
Usually cringe-inducing, the Smiths discussion of sexuality was thoroughly relatable and entertaining. Willow hilariously revealed that her introduction to sex was "obviously walking in on you and Daddy. I was going downstairs to get some juice and I saw for a little moment and I ran away. I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is so crazy. What did I just see?'”
Coronavirus Brief
At the beginning of the series' third season, the coronavirus became a global health crisis. Naturally, Willow and Jada organized a family meeting to discuss the daunting realities and unknowns of the virus. In the episode, Willow chats with a health expert and someone who experienced the virus.
Juneteenth
On the historic day, Red Table Talk conducted a thorough and moving discussion of the realities of being Black in America. Amidst nationwide protests for racial equity, Willow chatted with activists Tamika Mallory and Angela Davis on white supremacy, institutional racism, and policing.
Olivia Jade Gianulli
One of the more notorious episodes of Red Table Talk, Olivia Jade Gianulli publicly opened up about the college admissions scandal for the first time. Willow was a standout during the interview, pressing Gianulli on issues of white privilege, forgiveness, and prejudicial structures.
Polyamory
During an evocative episode, Smith explained her sexuality and views on monogamy and marriage: "With polyamory, I feel like the main foundation is the freedom to be able to create a relationship style that works for you."
Mother's Day
To celebrate the special day, Willow reunited Jada Pinkett-Smith’s rock band Wicked Wisdom for a special reunion performance. Along with the group, Willow performed "Bleed All Over Me."
