Jada Pinkett Smith’s 72-Year-Old Mother Leaves Fans Stunned With Her Age-Defying Physique
Jada Pinkett Smith’s 72-Year-Old Mother Leaves Fans Stunned With Her Age-Defying Physique
Morning Honey Staff Sat, September 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM UTC
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Jada Pinkett Smith's mother is aging gracefully in her 70s. (Image Source: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA)
Adrienne Banfield-Norris, Jada Pinkett Smith’s mother, has taken the internet by storm after fans found themselves astonished by her dedication to wellness. The 72-year-old has showcased immense dedication to her wellness, with an old photo of herself resurfacing in which she showed off her physique at 70.
But her focus on wellness was not driven by a desire for attention; rather, it stemmed from her fight to overcome heroin addiction. She shared how focusing on her physique was not meant to impress people, but rather a way for her to maintain her focus and stay sober.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Mother’s Dedication to Wellness Stemmed From Heroin Addiction
During a 2018 episode of Red Table Talk (via People), co-host Adrienne Banfield-Norris opened up about her heroin addiction in her youth. She recalled, “At that time, I didn’t think I was anything without a man. It’s sad to say that I did it for a man.” Eventually, she understood that she needed to get clean for herself and that God was trying to send her a message through other people.
“I just had to let go and surrender so I could receive what he was trying to give to me, through other people,” the 72-year-old said. In a 2019 interview with People, she shared that her daughter, Jada Pinkett Smith, realized in middle school that her mother was high on drugs.
In a 2021 clip of Red Table Talk, she said that her struggle with alcohol and substances began early, calling herself a “hard liquor drinker,” adding, “I could drink almost anybody under the table.”
She continued that she decided to switch to red wine because “red wine is good for you,” but drinking wine felt like “drinking glasses of water” because she had gotten used to the “hard hit.” She stated, “I was drinking hard in high school, too. When I got out, I was doing cocktails, so: ecstasy, alcohol, weed.”
During an interview with the New York Times, she explained that she embarked on a wellness journey to overcome her addiction. As a result, she started going to the gym, which helped her maintain her focus; eventually, working out became a part of her “get better plan.”
Fast-forward to 2026, Banfield-Norris made waves across social media, stunning people with her looks. Fans were impressed with her dedication to wellness and becoming a better version of herself.
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To highlight how she appeared to have defied aging, a post on X featured a side-by-side comparison of her, featuring a picture from her 2020 Instagram post, where she flaunted her abs in a mirror selfie, and her recent picture with her family members.
Fans Praised Adrienne Banfield-Norris for ‘Aging Effortlessly’
The picture went viral on social media, flooding the comment section with heartfelt messages praising Banfield-Norris for aging so gracefully. Fans complimented her and realized how following a healthy lifestyle can do wonders.
A user tweeted, “It’s amazing what a healthy lifestyle can do! Considering her mom also struggled with drug abuse, she looks amazing.” A fan said, “72!? Wow! That woman looks ridiculously good. She does not look elderly.”
Another fan remarked, “Da-n at first I thought that it was a second Jada.” A fan added, “The whole family looks like they come from another planet exceptional beauty.” However, everyone was not impressed with her; some criticized her, writing, “Blessed with good genetics.”
A critic opined, “Yeah, imagine living a life of wealth and luxury and not aging like a regular person.” A third critic said, “I bet grandma is just as goofy as mother and daughter.”
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