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Will Smith made a heartfelt parenting confession about his daughter Willow Smith’s drastic hair change in his memoir Will
Will Smith protects his family fiercely – as became clear after his appearance at oscars this year. The world was shocked after beating the hosts Chris Rockwho made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett-Smithwho suffers from alopecia.
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He then apologized and his family have all shown their support for him – both Jada and his son Jaden have spoken out.
Just months before the incidentthe award-winning actor released his memoir Will, in which he spoke candidly about his family life — and some of the lessons he learned from his children.
One that stood out in particular was when his daughter Willow, 21, took drastic measures to alter her own hair to stop touring.
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Willow found worldwide success after the release of her hit song whip my hairand signed on for a month-long tour opening for Justin Bieber.
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The talented singer wasn’t enjoying the tour and told her father she wanted to quit at the end of the European leg of the trip.
However, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Star told his daughter that was not possible as she had upcoming dates in Australia.
Will Smith reflected on daughter Willow shaving her hair to protest going back on stage
As a result, Willow went to extreme lengths to make sure she was heard. “Willow hopped into the kitchen for breakfast, ‘Good morning Daddy,’ she said happily as she hopped over to the refrigerator,” Will wrote.
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“My jaw is almost dislocated, dislocated and smashed on the kitchen floor: my world dominating, hair-raising, future global superstar was completely bald. During the night, Willow had shaved her entire head.
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“My mind was racing and confused – how was she supposed to whip her hair if she didn’t have one? Who the hell wants to pay for a kid to whip their head back and forth?
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“But before I could reply, I felt something slowly rotate, shifting until it clicked into place: In a moment of divine connection and revelation, she had reached me. I bent down and looked deep into her eyes and said, ‘I’ve got it. I’m sorry. I see you.'”
Will with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and their children
Will shares Willow and son Jaden, 23, with his wife Jada. The Hollywood star is also father to eldest son Trey, 28, whom he shares with ex-wife Sheree Zampino.
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All three of his children have followed him into the entertainment industry and have all made high profile appearances with their famous father.
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