Facebook Watch’s “Red Table Talk” Returns





Facebook Watch’s Emmy, 6-Time NAACP Image Award-Winning “Red Table Talk” Returns Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9 A.M. PT/12 P.M. ET
The series will return with an episode featuring “iCarly” star Jennette McCurdy who, after years of suffering in silence, bravely opens up about the decades of torment, exploitation and manipulation inflicted by her very own mother.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH’S EMMY(R), 6-TIME NAACP IMAGE AWARD-WINNING “RED TABLE TALK” RETURNS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 AT 9 A.M. PT/12 P.M. ET

Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield Norris return to host the hit series that will kick off with a premiere episode featuring Jennette McCurdy.

· Facebook Watch’s Emmy(R) Award-winning series “Red Table Talk,” hosted by the iconic multigenerational trio comprised of Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris aka “Gammy,” returns on Wednesday, September 7 at 9am PT/12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· The series will return with an episode featuring iCarly star Jennette McCurdy who, after years of suffering in silence, bravely opens up about the decades of torment, exploitation and manipulation inflicted by her very own mother.

· Previous episodes of “Red Table Talk” have included milestone conversations of unprecedented transparency with some of the world’s biggest stars like Sandra Bullock, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Salma Hayek, Paris Jackson, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Matthew McConaughey, Demi Moore, Keanu Reeves and Gwyneth Paltrow.

· Last year, “Red Table Talk” won the Emmy(R) for Outstanding Informative Talk Show and received four nominations this year. The series has earned six NAACP Image Awards and an African-American Film Critics Association Award. The hosts were honored as “Most Influential People of 2021” by TIME, as well as “Entertainers of the Year” by the Ebony Power 100, and Jada was presented with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The Hi Barryseries has also received nominations from the People’s Choice Awards (4), the MTV Movie & TV Awards (1), the Critics Choice Awards (2), and the Streamy Awards (2).

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez, Meghan Hoffman and Jill Van Lokeren serving as executive producers.



Facebook Watch Announces the Return of “Red Table Talk”





Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Emmy, 6-Time NAACP Image Award-Winning “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield Norris
“Red Table Talk” returns on Wednesday, April 20 with trailblazing global superstar and fashion icon, Janelle Monáe.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF EMMY(R), 6-TIME NAACP IMAGE AWARD-WINNING “RED TABLE TALK” WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH, WILLOW SMITH, AND ADRIENNE BANFIELD NORRIS

The series will return on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 9am PT/12pm ET with a premiere episode featuring Janelle Monáe

· Facebook Watch’s Emmy(R) Award-winning series “Red Table Talk,” hosted by the iconic multigenerational trio comprised of Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris aka “Gammy,” returns on Wednesday, April 20 at 9am PT/12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· “Red Table Talk” returns with trailblazing global superstar and fashion icon, Janelle Monáe. The unapologetic LGBTQIA+ superhero and 8-time Grammy nominee reveals why she no longer sees herself as a woman and what inspired her to come out at age 32. Janelle shares how she overcame her fears of abandonment and healed from the traumatizing effects of her father’s drug addiction, a special appearance by her feisty and fierce-loving mom Janet Hawthorne shakes up the table, and a dream comes true for a Janelle superfan.

· Upcoming episodes for “Red Table Talk” include exclusives with the heartbroken parents of Miss USA Cheslie Kryst who tragically died by suicide earlier this year; Ireland Baldwin and her mom Oscar(R) winning actress Kim Basinger’s first interview together revealing how crippling anxiety has affected their lives (this also marks Kim’s first interview in over a decade); the first sit down with ‘Tinder Swindler’ victim Ayleen Charlotte, the best-selling author of “My Friend Anna” about being conned by fake German heiress Anna Delvey, Rachel DeLoache Williams, and real estate mogul and business expert Barbara Corcoran, who comes with a warning and reveals how she was the target of a frightening scam that could happen to anyone; the Smith siblings (Willow, Jaden and Trey) who take over the table for their first solo episode; and much more.

· Last year, “Red Table Talk” aired its 100th episode and crossed the 1 billion views mark, further cementing its legacy as a cultural touchstone. Through milestone conversations of unprecedented transparency with some of the world’s biggest stars like Sandra Bullock, Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Salma Hayek, Paris Jackson, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Matthew McConaughey, Demi Moore, Keanu Reeves and Gwyneth Paltrow, the series has emerged as the go-to place for unpacking the most compelling issues of today.

· With over 11M followers on the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Page, the groundbreaking series has flourished into a loyal community that connects and supports each other through the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Group, where 620K members gather every week to share their own stories.

· In 2021, “Red Table Talk” won the Emmy(R) for Outstanding Informative Talk Show. The series has earned six NAACP Image awards and an African-American Film Critics Association award. The hosts were honored as some of “Most Influential People of 2021” by TIME, as well as “Entertainers of the Year” by the Ebony Power 100, and Jada was presented with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. The series has also received nominations from the Daytime Emmy Awards (8), the People’s Choice Awards (4), the MTV Movie & TV Awards (1), the Critics Choice Awards (2), and the Streamy Awards (2).

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez, Meghan Hoffman and Jill Van Lokeren serving as executive producers.



Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Emmy Award-Winning “Red Table Talk”





Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Emmy Award-Winning “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on September 15
Tiffany Haddish and Yvonne Orji will guest on the next episode.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF EMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING “RED TABLE TALK” WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH, WILLOW SMITH AND ADRIENNE BANFIELD-NORRIS ON SEPTEMBER 15

· Facebook Watch’s Emmy(R) Award-winning series “Red Table Talk,” hosted by the iconic multigenerational trio comprised of Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and her mother Adrienne Banfield Norris, returns on Wednesday, September 15 at 9am PT / 12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· Jada, Willow, and Gammy return to the table to reveal their traumatic experiences with their hair, during which superstar comedian Tiffany Haddish crashes the red table to find out why Jada shaved her head, and “Insecure” star Yvonne Orji shares her personal journey. Then, three brave women make a bold choice and shave their heads for the very first time on camera!

· “Red Table Talk” is a standout example of how content, community and conversation come together on Facebook Watch as the series has created a safe space for healing through provocative conversations on culture-defining topics. The groundbreaking series has built a loyal community with over 10M followers on the official “Red Table Talk” Facebook Page and more than 620K engaged members in the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Group, who join the conversation week after week, connecting with one another and sharing their own stories. The Facebook group has inspired spinoff local groups.

· “Red Table Talk” is a Daytime Emmy(R) Award-winning series and has won four NAACP Image awards. The series has also received eight Daytime Emmy nominations, an MTV Movie & TV Award, two Critics Choice Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, two Streamy Awards, and Jada Pinkett Smith was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez and Meghan Hoffman serving as executive producers.
About Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch is the global destination where content, community and conversation come together on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk, to gaming, sports, music, news and live content from creators and publishers, Facebook Watch is a personalized viewing experience where you can easily discover videos based on your interests. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps listed HERE.

About Westbrook Inc.

Launched in 2019 by founders Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Miguel Melendez, and Ko Yada, Westbrook is a media company that empowers artists to tell stories that connect the world. Westbrook houses Westbrook Studios, the premium film and television studio; Westbrook Media, a vertically-integrated IP incubator, brand content studio, and production company; Red Table Talk Productions, maker of the hit Facebook Watch shows Red Table Talk and Red Table Talk: The Estefans; and Good Goods, which creates unique consumer products around the company’s IP and talent partners. By leveraging the Smith Family’s deep experience in entertainment and media, Westbrook curates and produces content – from short and mid-form digital to traditional television and motion pictures – for all major platforms.



Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Acclaimed “Red Table Talk”





Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Acclaimed “Red Table Talk” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on March 31
The season premieres Wednesday, March 31 at 9am PT / 12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.
[via press release from Facebook]
FACEBOOK WATCH ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ACCLAIMED “RED TABLE TALK” WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH, WILLOW SMITH, AND ADRIENNE BANFIELD-NORRIS ON MARCH 31

· Facebook Watch announces the return of the award-winning hit series “Red Table Talk” with hosts Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow Smith, and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, who bring their multigenerational perspectives to the show to create a safe space for healing through provocative conversations on culture-defining topics. The series premieres Wednesday, March 31 at 9am PT / 12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

· Last year, the headline-making show became the #1 Facebook Watch Original series. From releasing the first interview with Olivia Jade where she discussed the USC college admissions scandal, to the infamous episode where Jada brought herself to the table, “Red Table Talk” has dominated the pop culture conversation. As “Red Table Talk” grew in popularity, so did the franchise last year with the expansion of “Red Table Talk: The Estefans” featuring music icon and Grammy winner Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily Estefan and her niece Lili Estefan.

· “Red Table Talk keeps raising the bar with honest, powerful, and revealing conversations around topics viewers care about most,” said Mina Lefevre, Head of Development & Programming for Facebook Watch. “The Red Table Talk community is growing every day on Facebook Watch, and we’re looking forward to bringing fans more groundbreaking episodes this year with Jada, Willow, Gammy and our partners at Westbrook Studios.”

· “As a producer, it is a thrill to witness three generations take on topics that are groundbreaking, important and healing in a way that we have never quite seen before,” said “Red Table Talk” Executive Producer Ellen Rakieten. “In partnership with Facebook Watch, we have created a new lane for a new kind of conversation. We are grateful to the millions who have built our loyal and passionate ‘Red Table Talk’ community and are excited about our new episodes that are sure to have everyone sharing, liking and commenting.

· Episode topics to come will include conversations around sexuality, narcissism, and hidden epidemics within the global pandemic, from abuse to conspiracy theories.

· With over 10.4M followers on the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Page, the groundbreaking series has built a loyal community in the “Red Table Talk” Facebook Group with more than 623K engaged members who join the conversation week after week to connect with one another and share their own stories.

· “Red Table Talk” is a three-time Daytime Emmy-nominated series and has won three NAACP Image awards. Jada Pinkett Smith was also honored with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Additionally, the series has been nominated for Critics Choice Awards, Critics Choice Real TV Awards, and People’s Choice Awards.

· “Red Table Talk” is produced by Westbrook Studios with Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Miguel Melendez and Jack Mori serving as executive producers.

About Facebook Watch

Facebook Watch is the global destination where content, community and conversation come together on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk, to gaming, sports, music, news and live content from creators and publishers, Facebook Watch is a personalized viewing experience where you can easily discover videos based on your interests. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps listed HERE.

About Westbrook Studios

Westbrook Studios is a subsidiary of Westbrook Inc., the media company launched in 2019 by founders Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Miguel Melendez and Ko Yada, focused on empowering artists to tell stories that connect the world. Led by Co-Presidents, Jon Mone (Film) and Terence Carter (Television), and Helga Eike (RTT Productions), Westbrook Studios is home to the Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Emmy(R) nominated Facebook Watch series, “Red Table Talk” and is rapidly expanding its footprint in entertainment, serving as the studio home to all new premium TV and motion picture projects. On the film side, upcoming Westbrook Studios projects include the remake of the 1980s classic PLANE, TRAINS, & AUTOMOBILES starring Will Smith and Kevin Hart, EMANCIPATION which sold to Apple in the largest film festival acquisition deal in film history, and the highly anticipated KING RICHARD based on the life of Richard Williams, father to tennis greats Serena and Venus. On the TV side, Westbrook Studios recently launched Amend: The Fight for America, a powerful, six-part, Netflix docuseries which uses a groundbreaking multimedia narrative format to explore the Fourteenth Amendment through the lens of American history, posing the question, what does “united states” really mean? The studio also recently announced an unprecedented two-season order from Peacock for Bel-Air, the dramatic reboot of Will Smith’s iconic ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ based on Morgan Cooper’s 2019 viral short film.