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Willow Smith regrets being famous

As the daughter of one of Hollywood’s most famous couples — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith — budding pop star/actress Willow Smith has admitted she struggles with the intense pressure of the public eye. “If I could change one thing about my life, it would probably be I wouldn’t be famous,” said the 11-year-old in the new series Red Table Talk. Like most celebrities and more so the younger generation, it’s hard to get around without being bombarded with fans. “Let’s say if a regular girl is going to the book store, it’s ten times harder to go everywhere [when you’re famous]… it’s going to take me ten more minutes to get there because I have to call security.” Although fame can sometimes be a pain, Smith agrees it can also be a blessing. “It’s not like I can’t reverse being famous, but if there’s a problem in the world, then more people will listen to me,” said Smith. The interview included a surprisingly real and powerful conversation between actress Jada Pinkett-Smithand her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Jones, about their relationship. ~Graeme Mollison