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THE ROBERTSON TREATMENT (Edition 11, Issue 15): Jada Pinkett-Smith – Hollywood’s Golden Girl Speaks Out!
(America’s Premier Lifestyle Column)
*After nearly 20-years in entertainment, Jada Pinkett-Smith has created an enviable position for herself in Hollywood. She is married to the number one box office star in the world, (Will Smith), the mother of budding actors (Jaden and Willow), and a star in her own right with key roles in a growing list of A-list films like “Ali,” “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolution.”
Along with her husband, she’s also a principal partner of Overbrook Entertainment, one of Hollywood’s leading management and production companies. The Baltimore native has traveled a long way since her first starring role in “Menace to Society,” but thankfully, she still knows how to keep it real.
The Robertson Treatment recently had the opportunity to talk with this beautiful sister about her life and career as the new Queen of Hollywood.
How do you balance being a wife, mother, in-demand actress and producer?
Well, one of things is that I have a lot of help. I have a great husband and my mother is very helpful with my children. But what I really feel that keeps me going is joy. What I’ve learned in my life is that I really can do as much as I want to do and have as much as I want to have. As long as I’m happy, I’m really motivated. So I’m not willing to compromise. I want to be a great mother; I want to be a great wife and I want to have a great career; and I feel like I can have all those things and not compromise one area of my life. This is my life and I am determined to have all the things that I want in my life.
What have you been up to over the past year?
I just directed my first feature and I’m now working on a new TV show called “Time Heals” for TNT. Our production company released two films this year that I’m really passionate about, the “Secret Life of Bees” and “Lakeview Terrace”. I’m very pleased that Will and I were able to get them both made. We are very lucky to be at a point where we can go to go to the studios and they can trust us enough to green light our projects and get it done. For me “Secret Life of Bees” was a project that I am very happy to see out there. I hope to continue to help bring projects like that for African Americans and other audiences. I’m just trying to be creative and expansive across the board.
What are your thoughts about the election?
I have hopes and very big and grand expectations. Everybody knows that I am a big Barack and Michelle fan. I am just inspired by the idea that change is very possible and in my opinion Obama inspires that idea.
What exciting places have you and Will traveled to recently?
Will and I just got back from Africa, where we went to Tanzania and spent some time literally in the bush. Every time I go to Africa, it’s an epiphany and a very spiritual experience. When I step foot on African soil I feel like I’ve returned home. Africa and African people are one of the most spiritual places that I had the pleasure of visiting. Will and I try to make it there at least once a year.
What was it like to play a “big girl” in your new film “Madagascar 2”?
I’ve always been that girl who wanted more body so this was a great opportunity for me. I’ve got a character who has “body”, so it was my dream came true. I think that my character sends a really wonderful message for a lot of adults and children that your body is what you have and that you have to be happy in your own skin. Happiness comes from within, self-love comes from within, and if you can truly authentically love yourself that will exude and permeate through the physical universe and allow you to attract people that will love you. That’s who Gloria is—she’s a loveable, hefty momma.
Gil Robertson IV
Best Bets: Music – “Back to Now” (Verve) – Labelle
The slogan “good things come to those who wait,” is certainly apropos for fans of the popular soul-music trio Labelle, who after a 30-year recording absence reunite for the new CD, “Back to Now”. With production chores taken up by Lenny Kravitz, Wyclef Jean and Gamble & Huff, this record shimmers from beginning to end as it aptly showcases the timeless talents of these legendary divas. This is no Supremes reunion; Sara, Nona and of course, Patti are provided with equal time to lend their raw and soulful pipes throughout the 10-track selection that seamlessly blends a mix of soul, gospel and funk genres. If it sounds like I’m gushing, it’s because I am… “Back to Now” is excellent and will leave Labelle’s fans new and old waiting for their next record. Grade: A
AUTOMOTIVE SPIN - Saturn Vue Hybrid
Wow Factor: Let’s face it, given the sagging economy and growing environmental concerns, it’s time that everyone get with the realities of the day and adapt to more efficient and affordable rides. As expected, GM leads the way with this new crossover that’s outfitted with break-through technology features that offer drivers the best of both worlds.
Ride: Featuring a 2.4L DOHC EOTEC, VUE Green Line Hybrid System and a 4-speed, hybrid enabled automatic transmission, the Saturn Vue Hybrid offers a more than adequate ride on city streets and off-road conditions. Drivers will also appreciate the manually adjustable seats that offer great viewing flexibility for a variety of road conditions.
Comfort: Continuing with its environmental theme the Saturn offers environmentally friendly cloth front bucket seats and front pass folding flat seats in the rear. My ride earned extra points for its Driver Information Center, which was put to great use during my road trip. Another big plus was my ride’s dash that offered easy access to gauges and controls.
Spin Control: Priced at an affordable $24,000 and offering an impressive 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway, the Vue Green Saturn Hybrid provides welcome relief in our age of high coast gas. GM has definitely got it right with this model, which performs well under a variety of road conditions, and provides great versatility for busy drivers.
Grade: B+
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