Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are one of the iconic Hollywood couples despite the strings of controversies the duo gets entangled in. From acting to managing their family time, the duo has always supported each other with many knowing the limits of their love. However, not always do the latter accept her beau’s romantic gesture.
Will Smith Planned an Extravagant Birthday for Jada Pinkett Smith
He even detailed this episode in his autobiography, Will sharing how he shut down the entire hotel in New Mexico and invited their close friends and families for dinners. For the next night, there was a private art show planned along with a surprise performance by Mary J. Blige. As for the last day, her life’s documentary was to be released which definitely was one of the most lavish birthdays one could have ever planned.
However, the reaction was nothing like what he anticipated from the Set It Off actress.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Reaction to Her Surprise Birthday Party
The first night went smoothly as planned. However, the actress’ reaction completely went blank the next year. After their Saturday dinner for 40 guests, the King Richard star had planned to show the video of her deceased grandmother and delve deep into her ancestral roots.
He wrote in his book how the room went silent on hearing Pinkett Smith’s grandmother.
“For the first time since her passing, Jada was hearing the voice of her grandmother speaking directly to her.”
However, the actress was unhappy with the whole plan as he wrote what his wife said to her at the time.
“That was the most disgusting display of ego I have ever seen in my life!”
He continued,
“Jada and I didn’t speak anymore in Santa Fe. We didn’t speak on the flight back to Los Angeles. We didn’t speak for a few days after we got home.”
Source: Will