Jada Pinkett Smith first revealed her alopecia diagnosis in 2018. Recently, she surprised fans by debuting new pink hair to celebrate her 52nd birthday. However, this has led some fans to question whether she ever had alopecia, speculating that she may have simply shaved her head for attention.
Jada has been open about her struggle with alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. She confirmed her diagnosis in 2021, explaining that she had been losing her hair for some time, which prompted her to shave her head. Despite this, some fans are now skeptical, especially after seeing her with hair again.
In August 2023, Jada shared an update showing that her hair was growing back in some spots, though she noted that parts of her head remained bald. Her fans were surprised by this development, leading to a mix of reactions.
While some praised her beauty with or without hair, others accused her of fabricating her alopecia claim, particularly after the incident at the 2022 Oscars when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada’s baldness.
Critics argue that Jada’s alopecia announcement may have been a way to deflect attention from the controversy, while supporters admire her openness and resilience in the face of her condition.