Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith And Adrienne Banfield-Norris Cover "Essence"

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The three women cover the "Talk Is Chic" issue.

Three generations of women get together and talk about life, pop culture, current events, and anything else that may be on their minds. They invite guests from all backgrounds to pull up a chair and join in on the conversation, offering up new perspectives as they go along. Jada Pinkett Smith had the idea of having a "table talk" with her mother, Adrienne Bandfield-Norris, and her daughter, Willow Smith, to help gain new insight on how certain issues affect women in various stages of life. No one knew that "Red Table Talk" would be a social media sensation, but fans are thankful and can't stop watching these three being honest and vulnerable in front of cameras.

“Everybody has a place at the table because there’s not just one perspective,” Pinkett Smith said. “That’s what makes the show awesome to me.”

To celebrate their successes, Essence magazine featured the grandmother (Gammy), mother, and daughter trio on the cover of their March issue, titled "Talk Is Chic."

Pinkett Smith shared the cover on her Instagram page captioning the photo by saying the feature has made her mother's dream come true.

"Gammy’s dream was to be on the cover of @Essence and our Essence fam made it come true. Thank you Essence and @warwicksaint who is one of my favorite photographers to work with! You really did us right! Out on stands Feb 22nd!"

Gammy is definitely slaying! She out here aging backward!

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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