"Worthy documents an eventful life... Threads of loyalty, protection, and safety wind their way throughout the memoir, and Pinkett Smith implores readers to learn from her hard-fought lessons." - New York Times
"From the drug-riddled streets of Baltimore to becoming an A-list superstar and one of Hollywood's top power couples with Will Smith, the actress and activist candidly unveils her life. From the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of self-acceptance and spiritual healing, this is a woman's journey to finding herself again." - Ebony
"Worthy reads like it was written with an eye toward the cinematic adaptation. [It] emphasizes that every part of a life is worth examining, worth living, worth honoring." - Washington Post
[Smith] has some things she wants to set straight." - Los Angeles Times
"In Worthy Jada Pinkett Smith contends with the way she's coped with life... and the choices she made to survive." - Tonya Mosely, Fresh Air, NPR
"Anyone who has seen an episode of Red Table Talk knows that she isn't afraid to speak her mind, which means readers should expect her to clear the air about a lot of things." - TIME, Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2023
"In Worthy, Jada shares her deeply moving journey to self-worth. With bravery and compassion, she reflects on her childhood, honors her heartbreaks, celebrates her triumphs, and makes peace with her shadows. By demonstrating the power in owning every piece of her story, Jada encourages every woman to do the same." - Sheryl Sandberg, Founder, LeanIn.org and OptionB.org
"Jada Pinkett Smith's Worthy is an invitation to a soul-nourishing journey. It's as if she's sitting right there with you, sharing her experiences, and inspiring you to step into your power. Worthy beautifully underscores self-discovery, introspection, and the pursuit of purpose." - Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of 8 Rules of Love and Think Like a Monk
"Really beautiful... Incredible." - Dax Shepherd, host of Armchair Expert
"Remarkable." - Kelly Ripa, co-host of Live with Kelly & Mark

Publisher: Dey Street Books

Pub date: 2025-12-02

Length: 416 pages