Watch: Why Jada Pinkett Smith is boycotting Oscars!

New Delhi: The famous Hollywood personality Jada Pinkett Smith has taken a big step by voicing her opinion on a sensitive issue. The noted actress released a video on her Twitter handle which shows her speak her heart out.

Jada is boycotting the Oscars ceremony this year due to a prejudiced approach towards the nominees, reportedly. She is not going to attend the event nor going to watch it because this year there are mostly white nominees. She can be seen venting out her emotions in the video about how 'begging for acknowledgement, or even asking, diminishes dignity and diminishes power.'

Take a look at the video:

We must stand in our power. https://t.co/jaCJf4b9rH — Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) January 18, 2016