SAD NEWS – 35 minutes ago, Will Smith confirmed something many fans weren’t expecting… but it comes with a powerful message of awareness and prevention.

In an emotional and educational episode of Red Table Talk that aired Wednesday, Jada Pinkett Smith invited viewers into a deeply personal moment—her very first colonoscopy. The segment wasn’t just about the procedure, but about breaking the silence around colon health, particularly in communities where such conversations are often avoided until it’s too late.

Jada, now 50, brought her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and son Jaden Smith along for support, as well as to engage in a family-wide dialogue on gut health. The episode also featured several expert voices who explained the growing importance of regular colon screenings, especially for those over 45.

“I Got Scared… But I’m Grateful I Did It”

In a behind-the-scenes clip shared exclusively with People, Jada appears groggy but cheerful as she comes out of anesthesia.

“Sticking cameras in your booty… that’s a little cumbersome,” she jokes, eliciting laughter from Adrienne and Jaden who sit nearby.

Despite the lightheartedness, Jada admitted to experiencing some anxiety at the beginning of the process.

“For a moment I panicked,” she said. “But honestly, I just want people to know—it was easier than I expected. I feel good. I feel extra good because I’m on the other side now.”

Will Smith’s Own Wake-Up Call

Jada isn’t the first in the family to take colon health seriously on camera. Back in 2019, Will Smith documented his own colonoscopy in a 17-minute YouTube vlog after doctors discovered a precancerous polyp during the procedure.

“I thought it would just be something funny to share,” Will had said at the time. “But it turned out to be one of the most important things I’ve done for my health.”

That video has since garnered nearly 4 million views and sparked a wave of awareness about the necessity of colonoscopies, especially for Black men, who face disproportionately higher rates of colorectal cancer.

A Family United by Prevention

This latest Red Table Talk episode reveals not just the vulnerability of undergoing a medical procedure—but also the strength of a family using their platform to promote health, education, and early detection.

“Colon cancer doesn’t care who you are,” Jada’s mother Adrienne says during the show. “If we want to be around for our children and grandchildren, we’ve got to talk about this stuff and take it seriously.”

Jaden echoed the sentiment, saying he’s proud of both his parents for leading by example.

“It’s weird seeing your mom hooked up to monitors,” he admitted, “but I’m glad she did it. We’re learning together.”

Final Thoughts

While the episode might have carried some unsettling emotions for viewers, it ended on a hopeful note. Both Jada and Will’s openness has created a ripple effect across social media, with many fans expressing that they’ve scheduled screenings of their own after watching the Smiths’ journeys.

The message is clear: preventative care saves lives. And no matter how awkward it may feel, it’s always better to get checked early than to wait too long.

So while the “sad news” may have alarmed readers at first, the reality is this: it’s not a tragedy—it’s a wake-up call. A call to act. A call to care. A call to live.