On Wednesday’s revealing episode of Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett Smith invited viewers into a deeply personal and educational experience as she underwent her first colonoscopy. With characteristic openness, she allowed cameras to follow her journey into the hospital, turning a routine but often overlooked medical procedure into a powerful conversation starter. The episode not only documented her experience with the procedure itself but also delved into broader and crucial discussions surrounding gut health. Joining her at the table were her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, her son, Jaden Smith, and a panel of medical experts—all offering different perspectives on health, family, and prevention.
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, the 50-year-old actress and host is seen recovering after the procedure, clearly still under the lingering effects of anesthesia. Despite the foggy post-op state, her humor and candid spirit shine through. “I feel so relaxed,” she says with a sleepy smile. “I feel great.” Her words are light, but the moment carries significance—normalizing a procedure that many avoid out of fear or embarrassment.
Laughing gently as she reflects, Jada jokingly comments, “Sticking cameras in your booty… that’s a little cumbersome, you know.” Her family chuckles with her, creating a light-hearted moment in what is often a serious medical discussion. She continues, admitting that she had a brief panic when the process first began: “For a moment I had a bit of a panic when I first started. I was just like—I got scared.” But her main takeaway is one of reassurance. She adds with heartfelt sincerity, “I just want people to know that it was a very easeful process. I feel good. I feel extra good because I’m on the other side.”
Her willingness to demystify and destigmatize the colonoscopy procedure echoes a similar effort made by her husband, Will Smith. Back in 2019, the actor documented his own colonoscopy in a candid 17-minute video uploaded to YouTube. During his screening, doctors discovered a precancerous polyp—an important find that underscored the life-saving potential of the procedure. The video has since garnered nearly four million views and sparked widespread conversation. “You know,” Will explained in the clip, “when I decided I wanted to shoot this as a vlog, it was much more…”
That video, and now Jada’s, help bridge the gap between health and public awareness. By sharing these vulnerable and honest moments, the Smith family continues to use their platform to educate and inspire others to take charge of their health—especially when it comes to preventive screenings that could ultimately save lives.