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Jada Pinkett Smith speaks out about having alopecia

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Jada Pinkett Smith speaks out about struggles with alopecia

Jada Pinkett Smith has opened up on her struggles with alopecia, surprising her social media followers with a new video.

The 50-year-old actor, screenwriter and producer shared a positive outlook on her condition, as she showed off a Christmas-themed manicure while touching her head.

"Now at this point, I can only laugh," Jada said, opening the video.

"This is going to be a little bit more difficult for me to hide... mama's gonna put some rhinestones in there and I'm just gon' make me a little crown," she joked, pointing at a bald line on her scalp.

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