Will Smith Sends Out Words of Praise for Netflix’s National Film Award Winning Documentary, Narrated by Wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Published 07/07/2023, 12:30 PM EDT

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are two iconic people in Hollywood. The couple, despite having their fair share of troubles, stick to each other’s side and do not miss out on a chance to appreciate each other. Recently, the Men in Black actor congratulated a Netflix documentary that his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, has narrated that is Queen Cleopatra.

Queen Cleopatra is a Netflix Original documentary that follows the rise and contributions of the Egyptian Queen. Recently, the docuseries received an award for Outstanding Performance in London. The actress who played the role, Adele James, received praise from a handful of people, including the Emancipation star. The actor took to his Instagram stories to congratulate the actress and his wife.

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The 51-year-old actress produced and narrated Queen Cleopatra. This docuseries is the first of a two-season series, African Queens. In the second season, the focus shifts to the reign of Queen Njinga, a powerful ruler who lived in the 1600s. The narrative around Cleopatra, however, has stimulated heated debate and backlash. Despite the controversial take, the actress who played the lead impressed the critics with her outstanding performance.

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Apart from this recognition, the Aladdin actor, along with his wife, has a couple of things to add to their ongoing celebration.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have things to add to their celebration pile

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Jada Pinkett Smith, as a producer, has earned a name with this Netflix docuseries. After winning a National Film Award in 2023, the good news for the actress is that Netflix renewed it for yet another season. Meanwhile, Pinkett Smith personally has one more thing to celebrate.

The Scream 2 actress recently teased the return of Red Table Talk. Meta canceled the talk show as it provided more user-generated content. However, amidst her son, Jaden Smith’s controversial comments about the usage of psychedelics, the mother of 2 shared a positive piece of news. While the Smiths are thriving in their own careers, their kids are also achieving success in their lives.

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Moreover, Jada Pinkett Smith also announced the release of her upcoming memoir, Worthy, as well. Actress, producer, narrator, and now writer, Pinkett Smith is in the mood to get it all. While their fans are rejoicing with a good deal of beautiful news, how do you feel about Queen Cleopatra winning the award? Tell us in the comment box below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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