Will Smith’s youngest daughter has shared about her harsh childhood with her famous father.
In addition to being a singer, Willow Smith is also famous in Hollywood because of her father, the excellent actor Will Smith. Willow recently shared about how her father forced her to become a star, even though she did not want it.
All three of Will Smith’s children are involved in the arts
Although Will Smith’s children all have a close relationship with their father, raising three children is not always easy, especially under the pressure of the spotlight. Will and his eldest son Trey Smith had a cold relationship during part of Trey’s childhood. And raising Willow and Jaden Smith in the spotlight is an equally complicated task.
However, all of the Smith children have inherited their parents’ talents. Because Willow, Trey and Jaden are all involved in the music industry. Jaden Smith even had some successful roles, like in Karate Kid.
Willow Smith revealed she never wаnted to be famous after ‘WҺip My Hair’
From the outside, the Smiths looked like the perfect family. But since Jada and Willow’s Facebook series Red Table Talk premiered, fans have learned that things weren’t as perfect behind the scenes as they appeared on screen.
When Willow recorded her single WҺip My Hair, she became an instant star. But she has spoken about her reluctance to be famous – something her father forced her to become.
Willow told her mother on the series, “I definitely have to forgive Jada and Dad for everything about WҺip My Hair. It was mostly Dad because he was so harsh at times.” Willow also said that her dad wаnted her to finish her album, but she didn’t care.
Willow Smith didn’t want to be famous and eventually shaved her head in frustration, stemming from the pressure her father put on her to become a star. “It was a stressful time for a few years, to be honest. I had to work on my confidence because I didn’t feel like I was being listened to and that no one cared about my feelings.”
Will Smith admits 2012 was a tumultuous year for the family
The Smiths have been open about the tense times between them. Will revealed in an interview with Haute Living that 2012 was a difficult year for the family because his children weren’t listening to him anymore. Will recalled the tension with his famous daughter
“Willow was really the first one to decide that she didn’t want to do what I said anymore. She really challenged me.” Due to the turmoil in the family, Will took two years off after that year to focus on being the father and partner his family needed.
Today, no one is aware of the tensions in the Smith household. Will, Jada, and their children have been more open about their conflicted times. Willow has forgiven her parents for what happened in her past, and they seem to have found a place for themselves to balance the chaos of celebrity and everyday life.