January 21, 2016
By Jodi Guglielmi
Jada Pinkett Smith (click here) has responded to Janet Hubert's critical comments about her decision to boycott the Oscars.
After the former Fresh Prince of Bel Air star called Pinkett Smith's actions "suspect," claiming she was only skipping the awards ceremony because husband Will Smith didn't get a nomination, Pinkett Smith once again spoke out to defend herself and further clarify her comments.
"This whole Oscar controversy isn't really about the Oscars," Pinkett Smith, 44, said in a new video shared by Entertainment Tonight. "Really, in my plea to ask all communities and people of color to take back our power is so that we can use it in all sectors of our community, and right now, specifically with African-American people, we have some very serious issues that I think we as a people have to move together on."...
There is a real issue here and Mrs. Jada Pinkett Smith has a right to bring it to the attention of the public. She is correct to do that. I am sure she feels the pain of racism more intensely because it is her husband, but, she is absolutely correct to do it.
Will Smith is a great actor. It is a curiosity as to why he isn't more recognized for his work.
He was nominated twice for an Oscar. 2001 for Training Day and 2006 for King of Scotland.
When looking at Will Smith's achievement to date the Oscar nominations and wins are very lacking. In nearly every category of award in Hollywood and otherwise he has an interesting track record. Enviable even. But, when it comes to the Oscars, he is a blip on the screen.
By Jodi Guglielmi
Jada Pinkett Smith (click here) has responded to Janet Hubert's critical comments about her decision to boycott the Oscars.
After the former Fresh Prince of Bel Air star called Pinkett Smith's actions "suspect," claiming she was only skipping the awards ceremony because husband Will Smith didn't get a nomination, Pinkett Smith once again spoke out to defend herself and further clarify her comments.
"This whole Oscar controversy isn't really about the Oscars," Pinkett Smith, 44, said in a new video shared by Entertainment Tonight. "Really, in my plea to ask all communities and people of color to take back our power is so that we can use it in all sectors of our community, and right now, specifically with African-American people, we have some very serious issues that I think we as a people have to move together on."...
There is a real issue here and Mrs. Jada Pinkett Smith has a right to bring it to the attention of the public. She is correct to do that. I am sure she feels the pain of racism more intensely because it is her husband, but, she is absolutely correct to do it.
Will Smith is a great actor. It is a curiosity as to why he isn't more recognized for his work.
He was nominated twice for an Oscar. 2001 for Training Day and 2006 for King of Scotland.
When looking at Will Smith's achievement to date the Oscar nominations and wins are very lacking. In nearly every category of award in Hollywood and otherwise he has an interesting track record. Enviable even. But, when it comes to the Oscars, he is a blip on the screen.
