Inspiring the New Guard: Jada Pinkett Smith Invites Britney Spears to the Realm of 'Bad Ass Women Memoirists' through Nostalgic Video

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Jada Pinkett Smith is sending love to Britney Spears and giving her membership to an exclusive club.

Pinkett Smith, aged 52, and Spears, aged 41, have recently released significant books. Pinkett Smith's book, Worthy, was released on October 17, while Spears' book, The Woman in Me, was published on October 24, just a week later.

Rather than viewing Spears as a competitor, Pinkett Smith sees her as an equal.

"Pinkett Smith took to Instagram on Tuesday to extend a warm welcome to the Bad Ass Women Memoir Club and offered her congratulations to Spears on the publication of her memoir. Although primarily recognized as an actress, Pinkett Smith is also a talented singer, and her rock band, Wicked Wisdom, had the honor of being the opening act for Spears' Onyx Hotel tour in 2004. During their time on tour, the dynamic duo collaborated on a captivating video interlude called 'Mystic Lounge,' which captivated the audience during their live performances."

The tour consisted of seven segments: Check-In, Mystic Lounge, Mystic Garden, The Onyx Zone, Security Cameras, Club and Encore. Mystic Lounge showcased a homage to the bygone cabaret era.

Pinkett Smith shared a video snippet featuring Spears leaving a club accompanied by two female friends. In the video, Pinkett Smith approaches Spears and gestures towards her, asking, "Would you like to join me?" They come together, and Pinkett Smith touches a wall, magically transforming it into the Mystic Lounge.

Continuing her post, Pinkett Smith stated, "@britneyspears warmly welcomed me and my band Wicked Wisdom to open for her during the Onyx [Hotel] tour. She was incredibly kind and supportive. Little did we know that we would once again find ourselves on a different platform, sharing our journeys on the page. I'm eagerly looking forward to reading your book, Britney, and I'm sending you love on your publication day."

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Having previously supported Spears during her tour in the UK in 2004, Pinkett Smith's band, which had released two albums, is now grabbing attention alongside Spears once again, as both women have recently made headlines with their books.

Pinkett Smith disclosed in her book, Worthy, that she and her spouse, Will Smith, have been living apart since 2016. Similarly, Spears shared in her book, The Woman in Me, that she underwent an abortion while in a relationship with Justin Timberlake.

During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on October 16, Pinkett Smith clarified that Smith, aged 55, is still her partner. Additionally, in another interview with Extra on October 17, she expressed that they are contemplating co-writing a memoir about their marriage.

Pinkett Smith recently explained to People that they are still navigating their 25-year marriage, acknowledging that a significant amount has occurred. She recognizes that relationships are dynamic entities that are always evolving and changing. Additionally, Pinkett Smith stated that they have been actively engaging in intense collaborative efforts to address the challenges and changes that have occurred over the past two years.