Despite the public scrutiny, Jaden Smith decides to embrace his 'weirdness' because it's all part of his journey towards self-acceptance and authenticity.
- Oct 22, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jaden Smith, the 26-year-old musician and actor, known for his eccentric fashion choices and enigmatic interviews, is clearing up misconceptions about his personality. He lifted the lid on his inner struggles and clarify the reasons behind his often misunderstood actions.
In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), Jaden wrote, "All The Weird S*** You've Ever Seen Me Do Was Me Thinking I Was Totally Normal, So Now Sometimes I Try To Act Weird On Purpose So Yall Think It's On Purpose, But At The End Of The Day I've Been Trying To Fit In This Whole Time And I Guess It's Not Exactly Going To Plan."
The discussion about Jaden's unconventional behavior was further fueled by a Complex interview titled "I Interviewed Jaden Smith and It Was Somehow Even Weirder Than Expected." In the interview, Jaden, dressed in custom army fatigues adorned with small plastic balls, answered several questions with unrelated quotes from the movie "Twilight".
When reporter Eric Skelton asked why being "weird" was important to him, Jaden confided, "I went through a lot of my life trying to be normal. It was a really big deal for me for a long time that people thought that I was normal. And that bothered me after a while."
Jaden's quest to abandon normalcy stems from his discomfort with societal expectations. "I started to feel like people didn't really understand me or see me, and I wasn't really trying to show anybody that," he explained.
"Sometimes it's so frustrating to watch people try to follow the 'normal' thing to do when that's not what they really want to do in their art. It's very frustrating. And then you see people fall into it, and generations of people fall into it. So I actively try to be myself."
Fans can explore more of his unique perspective through his latest EP, "2024: A Case Study of the Long Term Effects of Young Love", released on October 18. This work, which Jaden collaborated on with his therapist, delves into the highs and lows of life and love, offering a glimpse into his mental and emotional state.
Through his creative endeavors and personal transparency, Jaden Smith continues to challenge norms and inspire others to embrace their true selves, no matter how "weird" it may seem to the world.
