‘Wait Was That Gammy or Jada?’: Jada Pinkett Smith’s Transformation Post Derails After Fans Mistake Her for Her Mother Adrienne

A recent beauty post by Jada Pinkett Smith seemed to derail when fans mistook Jada for her mom, Adrienne Banfield Norris, aka Gammy.

In the clip posted to Jada’s Instagram page, the “Set It Off” star was seen wearing a grey jacket, with little to no makeup and her hair not completely done, while Yo Gotti’s “Pose” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Uzi Vert played in the background. After giving a quick shoulder shrug, the actress then transformed into a gorgeous glamazon.  

Jada Pinkett Smith Photo: @jadapinkettsmith/Instagram

This time, Jada appeared with a soft glam look, hair sleeked down, and rocking what appeared to be an off-white silk dress. She accessorized her outfit with a diamond Coptic Ankh cross around her neck. The post was intended to show off her hair as she revealed she had been debating on what to do with it next. “I know Bandit barked out strawberry blonde and a lot of you had dope suggestions.” She added, “But … at the end of the day … @willowsmith came with the rebel yell and wanted me to rock this look😜.”

Jada Pinkett Smith Photo: @jadapinkettsmith/Instagram

Although her dashing post received over 352,000 likes, fans couldn’t help but notice how similar she and her mother looked, particularly in the first shot, including one user who wrote, “Wait was that Gammy or Jada. Now I’m confused😭.” Another person commented, “Looking just like your mom now 😍😍.” “

You look exactly like your mom! Beautiful,” a third wrote. “🔥🔥🔥 looking like Gam and stuff☺️.”

Meanwhile, others fawned over “The Red Table Talk” host’s self-assurance and choice of hair color.

“Perfection!!! Love it & Willow for the smack down, hands down ‘you gon do this color mom & that’s on Mary had a little lamb,” one fan expressed.

Another person agreed, saying, “Willow was right, this is very rebellious. Not many women will do this because our hair has been made a symbol of beauty. Your brave and very beautiful.”

Fans have always wondered what Jada does to stay looking so youthful. Recently she told fans that she eats “a bunch of kale for breakfast.” Fans had their questions and concerns, seeing as a bunch of kale wouldn’t be the most desirable option for some, but it seems to be working out just fine for Jada. 

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