For some reason Terry McMillan took to her twitter account to voice her opinion about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s children Jaden and Willow who have already began to make a huge impact in show business between movies and music. Here is what she tweeted earlier today.
Thoughts???
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I follow Terry McMillan and she’s an intelligent sister. I caught the tail end of these tweets earlier and I agree with her.
isn’t this the same woman who met some dude half her age on vacation – didn’t know he was gay and using her as a ticket out of poverty and the third world – fucked him raw from jump, married the dude, bought him back to the US so he could live off her paper until he decided he wanted to be gay full time – and then he kept it pushing and took some of her paper with him?
this is the woman that you FOLLOW?
Hiliarious!
ahahaha amen. don’t get me wrong, she’s right tho.
But they didn’t have any KIDS!!!!! Ahhha!
When you attack the person instead of the argument, it shows that you have no point at all.
when you FOLLOW the person instead of the argument – wouldn’t it prove the same, dummy?
you used the word FOLLOW – defend yourself.
defend that fucking bowtie while you’re at it.
He used the word “follow” because it’s a twitter term. I agree with him and the fact that you personally attack does suggest that you cannot defend your perspective.
I actually defended my perspective below. feel free to read it.
and i’m not the original poster who attacked him. his intelligence in question? yes. his choice in fashion accessories? absolutely.
i know it’s a twitter term. i’ve been on twitter since 2007. he used the word follow and “intelligent” in the same sentence – implying that these lend credence to her above sentiment. I most humbly disagree.
@ blyx your arrogance is out of control. Why don’t you to put up a REAL picture of yourself for all to judge? Everyone knows that you won’t. All of the time that you spend on this site over analyzing comments and criticizing people makes it very obvious that you’re really an insignificant nobody who turns to the internet to make yourself feel important and not be ignored. I bet the people in your life barely recognize you and would much rather not be around you.
I just have to say… after reading your quote there was nothing else I need to read… with few words your point is CLEAR~ thank you.
I think the point being made against you “Be” is that Terry McMillan has no credibility in this matter. She cannot maintain relationships with men or build them. She has no children of her own and therefore is ill-equipped to speak on parenting. So to speak on relationships or parenting should be taken with a grain of salt.
Her only credibility is an author. She writes about these things. That doesn’t actually make her credible at all.
The tone taken against you is ascerbic – but correct. I wouldn’t ask a person who does things to damage their own health for health advice. I wouldn’t ask a sinner for advice on virtue. I wouldn’t ask a person who can’t maintain relationships about marriage.
I wouldn’t ask Terry McMillan about childrearing.
Actually, she does have a son as she stated in one of her tweets on yesterday…be that as it may, what she stated is her opinion. Whether we agree or not, it is how she feels about the matter. She does not put a dime into the Smith household so at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter. I will say that I have extremely talented children but have refused to expose them to show business because I do not want them to be sucked into the Hollywood lifestyle that has ruined the lives of so many. It really boils down to what each parent/family decides is best for their child.
God Bless…
Terry does have credibility here because she’s a part of Hollywood and has seen what it’s done to child actors.
I agree with “BE”. The discussion is about children working Hollywood… not McMillian finding out her husband was gay.
Blyx… you’re the one who is unintelligent. You became so upset you attacked “BE’s” wardrobe. Childish behavior.
i agree with shana. people get too caught up in opinions. whether we agree or disagree it will not affect the Smith’s at all. on a side note though: willow was struggling to read a plaque on a BET show. Child entertainers exist in our society, I just hope they are getting tutored as well
I disagree.
The argument isn’t intelligence.
They can do whatever they want, they are Will & Jada’s kids.
Stop Hatin’ both Will & Jada were famous at a young age so I’m sure they’ve schooled their kids on the trappings of fame! It’s not like they need the money, unlike Lindsey Lohan’s parents so who’s pimping who? I would rather them earn their college tuition than end up being coked out-spoiled brat-rich kids-turned reality stars! Tell Terry to get a life & stay away from the gay bars next time she looks for a man!
True Shit!
This chick is effin retarded. I can appreciate her accomplishments in her own life and any struggles she’s had to overcome, but what is the point she’s trying to make in tweeting this? Unless she has some beef or personal jealousy with the Smith family I don’t understand why she’s singling out an upstanding, positive group of black individuals. They’re just some damn blessed/lucky kids capitalizing on the opportunities that are right in front of them. I highly don’t with role models like Will and Jada that they’re lives will take a drastic turn in the wrong direction. My spidey senses tell me she’s just trying to become relevant again… Terry, sweetie, this isn’t the way to do it. Give up that “crabs in a barrel” mentality and write another book. Here’s a title! “The Interruption in My Waiting to Exhale Moment, When I Realized My Husband was Gay”…. feel free to shorten that up a bit.
I agree, Terry has no position or footing in making her rant, however she makes a relavant point, the children do have an air of arrogance about them and seem to be drawn in by Hollywood rather then being the children that they are.
God Bless this woman… Too many ppl selling their souls nowadays… And she’s good damn right about letting these kids’ be kids’!
“The devil is alive, I feel him breathing”…..WORD!
ummmmm…..?!
I agree with her.
Whoa she went hard on them… I think Will and Jada can raise their kids right, it’s 2 of them number one and I’m sure their are ways to shield your kids from the ugly side of Hollywood… they seem like a positive black family…..you dont really hear alot of negative stories about them so thats a plus.. although you dont hear of them doing much for the community.. :-/
It wasn’t that long ago(maybe about 100 years) that children were expected to take up the family business and they started at about the same age as Will and Jada’s kids. Dwayne Johnson(The Rock) became a wrestler because he dad, grandfather and cousins where all in the wrestling business. This Will and Jada thing is really no different there children are interested in the family business and they are in a rare position to help there kids follow that dream. Would she rather there kids be spoiled brats with no life goals like a lot of rich kids?
Hate to nitpick but i will.
The Rock actually wanted to play in the NFL – he played college ball. it didn’t stick. Wrestling was Plan B.
Your point is otherwise valid though. Good work.
Guess you’re right but I pretty sure he was a high school wrestler also but if you want to keep it in wrestling Stephanie McMahon would be a better example of someone who directly fell into the family business.
Muhammed Ali’s Daughter
Human life expectancy was much lower hundreds of years ago, so age appropriate activities were much different.
LifeFiles, Why are yall even dedicating precious bytes to this washed up bitter has been…Do we really care what she thinks about Jada and Wills kids?
I AGREE. But she didn’t have to go ham like that
it’s a case by case scenario.
if your kid is 7 feet tall at 12 – like shaq was… then he starts going to all types of basketball camps and combines and tournaments and traveling around the world, etc. while his friends are on playstation. you can make the same argument – why can’t baby shaq just play assassin’s creed with his cuzzins?
if your kid has learning difficulties at 6 – he’s riding a different bus to school – his school day is 12 hours long instead of 7 and he’s getting intense one on one instruction. he’s not playing kickball in the schoolyard either – because of extenuating circumstances.
the reality for the smith kids is that their dad (and mom) are amongst the most famous in the world. a regular childhood for them is virtually impossible. and remember – will smith has an older son who shuns the spotlight completely. dude is like a football player – actually highly regarded – in high school. so it isn’t like he’s forcing all his kids into the spotlight.
so given the fact that his kids are already not going to have a traditional well adjusted childhood – his decision to have them embrace hard work and to open his doors for them is a courageous one. he’s counting on his parenting skills to secure them psychologically. as far as risks go – taking a risk on a lifetime of success and dream achievement is a gamble i can fuck with.
besides, lawrence fishburne tried to keep his kid from the spotlight and what did he get for that? she got famous anyway.
I totally I agree with you. Well said!
I think she crossed the line, on this one, Terry could of approach the Smiths on this. To pimp kids as Lindsey means you need their income. The Smiths kids dont need do anything. Will smith is amongst the the Hollywood elite. He is the highest paid actor in hollywood period. Why didnt Terry point Raven Simone who is as rich as will smith and been a child actor ? Does Terry even have kids? like this screams i want attention all over it.
it’s not as bad as she’s saying. But I’d say they do work an aweful lot. I think it’s a mistake for Willow to put out an album. She can do music, cool. But a whole album. I think it would be better if she put a song or two every once in awhile in the summer. And Jaden and Willow are on the Red Carpet as attractions a lot.
Right kinda like he did.. at least I dont remember him putting out a whole album.. I only remember his singles.
Agreed.
i thought that was wanda sykes
Her tweets sound like she has a personal issue with them.. Seems like nothing more than hate filled opinions, that equals to a publicity stunt usually followed by self promotion…
The kids are chasing their childhood dreams with a big ol’ fluffy cushion to fall back on, unlike the other two actors she mentioned… This seems so silly to even talk about, I’m almost sure Jada will respond though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4METRD3lWEQ
its sad when ppl dont want kids to be kids and get their education so they can be entertained ..the woman is right and more than that willow has stated she does not know her school work ..is that really ok with everybody …damn, values are way off in the great america …sad days ahead
This bitch was sucking gay dick… Michael Jackson was pushed .. Tiger woods was pushed.. Bill gates was pushed.. Warren buffet ain’t leaving his kids shit..
At least she found out and got rid of him. There are many women out there who are unknowingly sucking gay dick… so what the fuck is your point?
Get em Huh! lol Just like in Tyler Perry movie for “Colored Girls”. Janet finally saw her husband was fukn gay and she told that fool to kick rocks!
She’s correct. The Smith kids aren’t child prodigies like a Michael Jackson who’s talent was too big to contain. They are average kid stars who’s parents just happen to be famous. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with their parents trying to cultivate their potential talent but they are too young to have full time careers.
The point of the matter is she needs to mind her business and know her place, keep writing books. She probably mad bcuz Jada or Will never wanted to be apart of her male bashing movies and now shes taking it out on those kids. SO WHAT!! Does anyone know these kids to say that their “arrogant”??? or is this just an assumption. No one complains about the fact that Michael Jackson has been in the industry since birth. Like please, someone tell this washed up bitter bitch to have a seat and step her gaydar up next time.
Michael Jackson himself complained. I don’t see how her past misfortune with love and deception is relevant here.
I agree and disagree with her. Her rant seemed ill-placed…Anytime you publicly name people, there is a slight need for attention. Since her time on Oprah, no one has heard from her. Is she correct about Hollywood and the affects not only on kids but grown ass adults…yes she is, but why publicly name Will and Jada and then compare them to Lindsey Lohan? Really?
Terry McMillan issues an apology ~> http://missjia.com/terry-mcmillan-tucks-nuts-issues-apology.html
She says: “I apologize for using the word pimp and exploit in referring to the Smith children. It was insensitive of me and wrong. Twitter is not the best forum to express some things. I didn’t know folks would take my opinion so personally. It is amazing, though, how fast an unflattering comment gets retweeted versus one that’s flattering. I’m done with this issue. My opinion isn’t going to change anything.
There are a lot more important things going on in the world right now. My Mama used to say: “They’ll talk about you if you do. And talk about you if you don’t. Let ‘em talk.” Some folks look for a reason to criticize you. They’re getting off on it and are saying much worse things than I did. I’ve got work to do. I hope everybody who has something important to do today besides worry about the Smith children, does it.
And for those of you who were so offended by what I said or thought I was being disrespectful, unfollow me.”
I agree with Ms.Mc Millan about those smith children.
Terri McMillan is perfectly credible. You can make poor choices, choose a mate that turns out to be wrong for you, and obviously still be intelligent, achieve big things, on top having attained wealth and still make a valid and worthwhile point.