Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Book “Worthy” Struggling In Sales
Only two weeks into Jada Pinkett Smith’s promotional tour for her new memoir, “Worthy,” the media blitz has generated plenty of headlines and memes. However, it appears that the book is struggling in terms of sales.
Having been married to the renowned actor Will Smith for nearly 26 years, the Smiths’ relationship is unique, marked by their three well-adjusted children and Jada’s successful talk show, “Red Table Talk,” on Facebook. The couple even addressed a past romantic “entanglement” in one of their episodes, revealing vulnerabilities and cracks in their seemingly perfect façade.
The memoir, spanning over 400 pages, offers candid reflections on self-judgment, unconditional love, and identity. Yet, these revelations have only raised more questions, chiefly among them being: Who is Jada Pinkett Smith? And how does she manage to remain composed in the midst of such scrutiny?
Jada Pinkett Smith explained her perspective during our conversation, saying, “That’s the whole point; you just really have to be centered in your own sphere because what’s happening with everyone else…” She paused, choosing her words carefully. “We’re all our own universes. So you just got to make sure you’re in alignment.”
Despite the headlines and interviews, the controversy surrounding cherry-picked revelations from the book, notably the revelation that she and Will Smith have been separated since 2016, has led to a wave of criticism directed at Pinkett Smith.
“We just lived through Jada’s memoir rollout, and I’m tired,” lamented Sam Sanders on his pop culture podcast, “Into It.” Comedian and actor Ryan Davis echoed the sentiment, saying in a TikTok rant that has garnered over 4.1 million views, “Somebody tell Jada Pinkett Smith to leave us alone.”
Numerous figures, including talk show host Sherri Shepherd, rapper Rick Ross, culture critic Jemele Hill, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, have also weighed in. Even “Saturday Night Live” joined in the fun, with a spoof featuring a platinum-haired Pinkett Smith saying, “Sorry if I seem a little tired. I’ve been on ‘The Today Show’ 14 times in three days.”
In the end, Pinkett-Smith unintentionally revealed much of her book’s premise before its release, leaving little to the imagination. As a result, it’s no surprise that the book’s sales have been lackluster, failing to break into the top 100 on various charts, including Kindle E-reader, Barnes & Noble, and Publisher’s Weekly, according to The Neighborhood Talk.
Reviews from those who did read the book don’t offer much more enthusiasm. Some found the storytelling dull, while others believed that the entire catalog of “Red Table Talk” episodes did a better job of explaining who Jada Pinkett-Smith truly is. In short, it appears that if you were considering picking up the book, you might come away feeling somewhat disappointed.
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