Jada Pinkett Smith is getting ready to tell her story. The actor will sit down with TODAY co-anchor Hoda Kotb in an upcoming NBC News primetime special ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir Worthy.
The 52-year-old Collateral star will discuss a wide range of topics, including her marriage to superstar Will Smith and her husband’s infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars.
“I learned about some really shocking things that I had absolutely no idea about,” Hoda said on the Oct. 6 TODAY show.
“She was sitting next to Will during that Oscar slap,” Hoda continued. “She has perspective. … She really weighs in and explains what she saw.”
Here’s what you need to know about Pinkett Smith’s conversation with Hoda.
Where can I watch the interview?
Hoda’s exclusive interview will air on NBC. Peacock Premium Plus users can also stream the interview live on Peacock through their local NBC station.
How long will it be on air?
The special will take place on Friday, October 13th at 8:00 pm ET.
Will we be able to see Pinkett Smith after the interview?
Yes, she is scheduled to appear live TODAY October 16th.
When will “Worthy” go on sale?
The book will be available for purchase starting October 17th.
What can readers expect from Worthy?
In 2022, Pinkett Smith revealed that she was writing a book and it would be published by Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. The press release for the book said it would be “honest and gripping.”
“At the heart of this powerful book are two unexpected love stories: one about Jada’s troubled marriage to Will Smith, and the other about herself,” the press release said.
In June, Pinkett Smith announced the title of the book and what it would be about.
“The fact that I have contributed to the creation and perpetuation of lies about myself over the past four years, which have spawned other false stories, has undoubtedly contributed to the misunderstanding that surrounds me,” she wrote on Instagram. “This fall, with deep humility and respect, I will take my story back.”