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Jada Pinkett Smith and Liv Tyler on being working moms

cbbauthor — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:49:11 +0000

Reign Over Me co-stars Jada Pinkett Smith and Liv Tyler spoke about what it was like working on the film with little ones back home to take care of. Jada says she was able to balance the two efficiently with help from husband Will and her mother looking after Willow, 6, Jaden, 8, and Trey, 14.

I have a great husband and a great mother. When I’m working, she’s helping me at home. At that particular time, Will wasn’t working so he could go pick the kids up and make sure they have all the chocolate cake they want for dinner [laughs and claps] ‘Yay, mommy’s working. Yay daddy!’ So I really think that’s how I’m able to do that.

As for Liv, Reign Over Me was the first film she made after having her son, Milo William, 2, with husband Royston Langdon, and she enjoyed her part-time shooting schedule.

I’ve had the great luxury of taking two years off from work which was amazing for me. I was so lucky I did that to be with my son. So, this was my first time back to work as a woman, a mom and I was a doctor, wow! [laughter]. It was great. I could go to set and work hard for a couple of days and then have a few days to be home.

Source: Teen Hollywood

Jada Pinkett Smith on the hardest thing she has ever done as a mother

cbbauthor — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0000

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith, 35, who is to appear in the film Reign Over Me, with Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler, sat down with Redbook Magazine, and gave a raw and honest look into the time when she was carrying her first baby with Will Smith, who she married shortly after finding out they were pregnant. She also talked about her relationship with her children, Willow, 6, Jaden, 8, and Trey, 14.

On dealing with the hard issues
I remember when the whole Michael Jackson thing was going down and Trey asked me, "Mommy, what is molestation?" For me to have to explain to him about his hero being charged with molestation is probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.

Those are moments that we try to protect our kids from. We don’t want to see them fall. But I would rather not lie, and be here to catch my child when he falls. Then, I can cradle him. Life can be harsh, but your child needs to know that you’re there. You can’t lie. Kids always know when you’re lying and my kids know that I don’t lie to them. I tell them how it is.

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Jada is grateful that her children trust her.
They share everything with me. Being a parent can be hard — and especially now that Trey is 14, some of the things he wants to share with me? Oh, boy! But to have that line of communication is so important.

On her children being "little people" not "little kids"
I don’t dictate what they should and shouldn’t do, and I think that is why we have their trust. Parents are always trying to find out the formula for a beautiful outcome, like How do I make sure my kid doesn’t do drugs? Guess what? There is no formula. You just do the best you can.

When asked whether she ever felt she was losing her identity
Yes. For me, I had to learn how to be Jada and Mrs. Smith and Mommy all at the same time. When we become a wife or a mom, we’re told, "That’s it. That’s all your life is now." That’s not true. And what’s even more interesting, I have found, is how much better a wife and mother Jada is when I don’t stifle my spirit. We have to find ways to take care of ourselves in addition to caring for whomever we have to care for. We have to remember not to lose the essence of who we are.

For Jada’s first Mother’s Day, Will gave her a painting of a women who looked as if she was mourning because this was how Will saw Jada when they first got engaged.
I knew that my marriage and my pregnancy at the time were a death. They were a death of an old me that I wasn’t sure I was ready to get rid of. But what I realized was that the rebirth of the new Jada outweighed the death of the old. Every time I look at that painting, I remember that moment and how much my life and my heart of flourished since then. I was so afraid, but I’m a better person because of it.

Source: Redbook, April 2007 issue

CBB Exclusive: Jaden Smith at the Vanity Fair Oscar party

Natalie — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:50:11 +0000

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith is on a roll! Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s son, 8 1/2, starred with his dad in The Pursuit of Happyness, presented an award at the Oscars, and then hit the Vanity Fair Oscar party at Morton’s afterwards like a big boy! He even wore a suit that was designed just for him for the party. He wore a custom navy tuxedo, white shirt and blue striped silk tie from Best & Co.

Best & Co. is a children’s retailer founded by Susie Hilfiger with stores in Greenwich, Connecticut and NYC’s Bergdorf Goodman. Best & Co. offers clothing, accessories and gifts for infants and children through size 12. The boutiques and website showcase Susie’s timeless designs, as well as the finest American and European collections for children.

Photo: Patrick McMullen

Photo: WireImage

Handbag.com: Slideshow of celebrities with their children

cbbauthor — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 02:41:41 +0000

Handbag.com, which is connected with The National Magazine Company, has created a new slideshow of celebrities with their children. The following are included; Liam Gallagher and son, Gene, 3, Meg Mathews (ex-wife of Noel Gallagher) and daughter, Anais, now 7, Kerry Katona and Molly, 4, Brian McFadden and Lilly-Sue, 3, Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn, almost 8, Will and Jada Smith and son, Jaden, 6, Guy Ritchie and Rocco, now 6, Bruce Willis and daughters, Rumer, now 18, Scout, now 16 and Tallulah, now 13. Some of the photos are old, but are cut none-the-less.

Source: Handbag.com

Thanks to CBB reader Julie

CBB's Oscar Watch: A guide to nominated celeb parents

Natalie — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:19:20 +0000

The Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and among them were many celebrity parents. Here are the awards that celebrity moms and dads are nominated for – the ceremony will air on February 25th at 8 pm EST and will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.

Best Actress in a Motion Picture
- Kate Winslet for Little Children – mom to daughter Mia, 6, and son Joe, 3.
-Judi Dench for Notes on a Scandal – mom to daughter Tara, aka finty, 34.

- Meryl Streep for The Devil Wears Prada – mom to son Henry, 27, and daughters Mary, 23, Grace, 20, and Louisa, 15.

Best Actor in a Motion Picture
- Will Smith for The Pursuit of Happyness – dad to son Trey, 14, son Jaden, 8, and daughter Willow, 5.
- Forest Whitaker for The Last King of Scotland – dad to son Ocean, 16, daughters Sonnet, 10, and True, 8, and stepdad to Autumn, 15.
- Peter O’Toole for Venus– dad to daughters Kate, 45, and Pat and son Lorcan.

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
- Cate Blanchett for Babel – mom to sons Dashiell, 5, and Roman, 2 ½.

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
- Alan Arkin for Little Miss Sunshine – dad to sons Adam, 50, Matthew, 47, and Anthony, 29.
- Eddie Murphy for Dreamgirls – dad to daughter Bria, 17, sons Christian, 15, and Myles, 14, and daughters Shayne, 12, Zola, 6 ½, and Bella, 4 ½. Believed to be father of Mel B’s baby, due in late spring.
- Jackie Earle Haley for Little Children – dad to son Christopher, 20, and daughter Olivia, 8.
- Mark Wahlberg for The Departed – dad to daughter Ella, 3, and son Michael, 10 months.

Source: OscarWatch

Will Smith and family at charity lunch

cbbauthor — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:56:51 +0000

Actor Will Smith, 38, met with Prince Trust beneficiary Chandrika Thomas at a charity lunch, prior to the UK premiere of his latest movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. He also brought along wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 35, and son Jaden, 8, who co-stars with his dad in the film. Jaden is just the most adorable little boy! Jada and Will also have daughter Willow, 6, while Will has son Willard "Trey", 14, with ex-wife Sheree Smith.

Source: Just Jared

Thanks to CBB reader Mary Beth.

Will and Jaden Smith on the cover of Entertainment Weekly

cbbauthor — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 01:38:13 +0000

Will Smith and son Jaden, 8, feature on the cover of Entertainment Weekly this week. The father and son pair are promoting their new film The Pursuit of Happyness. Click here to read the full article and see scans from the issue.

Source: Sammie323′s Effluvia and EW.com

Smith family at The Pursuit of Happyness premiere

cbbauthor — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:53:42 +0000

Will Smith and hiswife Jada Pinkett Smith and their children attended The Pursuit of Happyness premiere in LA on Thursday. The film witnesses the debut of Will and Jada’s son, Jaden, 8. Also in attendence were Trey, who will be 14 this month, and Willow, 5.

Photo from PEOPLE, with permission

Jaden Smith with Will and Jada at Museum of the Modern Image Black Tie Salute

Sarah — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 06:34:05 +0000

Just Jared has photos of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, along with son Jaden, 8, at the 22nd Annual Black Tie Salute at the Museum of the Moving Image on Sunday night. Will was honored for his work in film at the event.

Source: Just Jared and People, with permission