Jada Pinkett Smith has penned an open letter in defense of young celebrities – among them Justin Bieber, a good friend of her 14-year-old son Jaden. In the letter, which she posted on her Facebook page, the actress says the past week has forced her to reflect on the treatment of young stars in the media. Jaden was the subject of some tabloid gossip during his visit to London last week, where Bieber was accused of trying to get him into a nightclub. Jada writes that, in respect to celebrities, as a culture, we feel we can “say and do what we please without demonstrating any responsibility simply become they are famous.”
The 41-year-old actress, and mother of two rising stars, refers to a number of young stars without naming them. She talks about “a famous 19-year-old who is simply trying to build a life, exercise his talents while figuring out what manhood and fame is all about” – Bieber – and a young woman who displays “a sense of innocence as she navigates through the murky waters of love, heartbreak and fame” – Taylor Swift. Jada adds that we should be congratulating these young people for their ability to deal with such criticism on a world stage and “still deliver products that keep them on top.”
(source-Metro Networks)
