Why Jada Pinkett Smith Worried About Jaden Going Vegan

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On her American web television talk show Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett Smith explained why she was worried about Jaden Smith’s eating habits once he decided to go vegan.

“Will and I had a bit of an intervention with Jaden because he’s a vegan now, but we realized he wasn’t getting enough protein. So he was wasting away. He just looked drained, he was just depleted, he wasn’t getting the nutrients,” Jada said on Red Table Talk in September 2019.

Jaden Smith, Will Smith, and Trey Smith attend Bad Boys For Life premiereJaden Smith, Will Smith, and Trey Smith attend Premiere Of Columbia Pictures’ “Bad Boys For Life” at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 14, 2020, in Hollywood, California

Her husband Will added, “He had dark circles under his eyes. There was even a little grayness to his skin. We got really nervous. But you’re definitely looking better now.”

“I was just eating like two meals a day. And maybe one,” Jaden said when asked about his diet on Red Table Talk. “Maybe just that one big meal and then I’m like, ‘Oh, you know I didn’t get around to it.”

Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Trey Smith attend Gemini Man premiereJaden Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Trey Smith attend Paramount Pictures’ Premiere of “Gemini Man” on October 6, 2019, in Hollywood, California

“I was not doing good,” he continued. “I wasn’t looking good, I wasn’t feeling good, I wasn’t sleeping.”

He has since made some adjustments to his diet. “I’ve tried to eat vegan meals,” Jaden Christopher Syre Smith said. “I’ll go vegan for a week or so, but for the past year I’ve been vegetarian.”

In May 2013, the entire Smith family made it out to the premiere of “After Earth,” which features Will Smith and Jaden Smith. The father-and-son duo was accompanied by Trey Smith, Willow Smith, and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

After Earth PremiereTrey, Willow, Jaden, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett-Smith at the premiere of After Earth held at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on May 29, 2013

Jaden opted to wear an all-white ensemble to the premiere, whereas his dad chose a red suit. Trey’s all-black outfit contrasted Jaden’s look… and somewhat matched Willow’s edgy and sophisticated black-and-white suit.

Jada Pinkett-Smith wears a floral dress from Bluemarine to the premiere of "After Earth"Jada Pinkett-Smith wears a floral dress from Bluemarine to the premiere of “After Earth”

Despite the rest of the family’s decision to wear pants, Jada wore a pretty floral mini dress from the Blumarine Fall 2013 collection.

Jada Pinkett-Smith shows off her simple pedicure in red-and-pink strappy heels by Azzedine AlaiaJada Pinkett-Smith shows off her simple pedicure in red-and-pink strappy heels by Azzedine Alaia

Jada completed her ensemble by showing off her feet in red-and-pink strappy heels by Azzedine Alaia.

Jada Pinkett-Smith's pretty feet in Azzedine Alaia sandalsJada Pinkett-Smith’s pretty feet in Azzedine Alaia sandals

These feminine sandals are from the brand’s Spring 2013 collection. They feature red suede and pink stingray straps, done in a chic gladiator strappy style.

These sandals also have zipper closures at the back and 4.5-inch heels that gave Jada some extra height.

Jada Pinkett-Smith shows off the straps on her Azzedine Alaia sandalsJada Pinkett-Smith shows off the straps on her Azzedine Alaia sandals

Love them? Or do you have other shoes in mind that will look good with the actress’s dress?

Below are detailed photos of these Azzedine Alaia Spring 2013 sandals as well as their other color versions.

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals, $1,547

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals in White, $1,459

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals in White

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals in Black, $1,913

Azzedine Alaia Suede and Stingray Strappy Sandals in Black

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