Jada Pinkett Smith, officially known as Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an American actress and talk show host.
Jada Pinkett Smith Biography
Jada Pinkett Smith was born on September 18, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Pinkett kicked off her acting career in 1990 when she starred in an episode of the series, True Colors. She then appeared in several television shows such as; Doogie Howser, and 21 Jump Street and later earned a role on comedian Bill Cosby’s NBC television sitcom A Different World.
Pinkett landed her big break on the sitcom A Different World and went on to star in several films including; Menace II Society, The Nutty Professor, Set It Off, and Scream 2. She also contributed to The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix Resurrections, and the animated Madagascar films.
She returned to television with starring roles on Hawthorne and Gotham. Her other acting roles include Magic Mike XXL, Bad Moms, and Girls Trip. In 2002, Pinkett started a music career as the lead singer and songwriter for the heavy metal band Wicked Wisdom.
In 2004, she published a children’s book, Girls Hold Up This World, which landed at number two on The New York Times Best Seller list. Together with her husband Will Smith, she has a production company and has producing credits in films, documentaries, and television series.
In 2010, she earned a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the Broadway musical Fela. Pinkett is co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk, for which she has received a Daytime Emmy Award.
In March 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith made headlines after a source alleged that, Chris Rock has been obsessed with her for almost three decades. This comes after Chris Rock released his latest Netflix stand-up special “Selective Outrage” where he finally addresses the ‘Oscars Slap.
The ‘Oscar Slap’ occurred at the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, where actor, Will Smith walked onstage and slapped comedian, Chris Rock during Rock’s presentation. According to the source; Chris Rock has paid attention to Pinkett-Smith and it’s “been going on for almost 30 years”.
However, a source close to Jada Pinkett Smith says that she’s not involved in the ongoing tension between her husband Will Smith and Chris Rock.
Jada Pinkett Smith Age
Jada Pinkett Smith celebrated her 51st birthday on September 18, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jada Pinkett Smith Height & Weight
Jada Pinkett Smith stands at a height of 1.6 m and weighs around 50 kg
Jada Pinkett Smith Parents
Jada Pinkett Smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland, United States to Adrienne Banfield-Norris (mother) and Robsol Pinkett, Jr. (father)
She was named after her mother’s favorite soap opera actress, Jada Rowland. Jada Pinkett Smith. She’s of Jamaican and Bajan descent on her mother’s side and African-American descent on her father’s side
Her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris was the head nurse of a Baltimore inner-city clinic, and her father, Robsol Pinkett Jr., ran a construction company.
Jada Pinkett Smith Husband
Jada Pinkett Smith is a happily married woman. She has been married to Will Smith since 1997. Will Smith, officially known as Willard Carroll Smith II and also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor and rapper.
Born on September 25, 1968, he’s known for a variety of roles and is a recipient of multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and four Grammy Awards.
Jada Pinkett Children
Jada Pinkett Smith has been blessed with two adorable children; Jaden Smith (born on Born on July 8, 1998) and Willow Smith (born on October 31, 2000). Jaden Smith, officially known as Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, is an American rapper, singer, and actor.
He has received various accolades, including a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Movie Award, a BET Award, and a Young Artist Award. Jaden has also bagged several nominations for a Grammy Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and an Empire Award.
Willow Smith, officially known as Willow Camille Reign Smith is an American singer and actress. She has received various accolades, including a Young Artist Award, an NAACP Image Award, and a BET Award. Willow has also bagged several nominations including; nominations for two Daytime Emmy Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
Jada Pinkett Smith Siblings
Jada Pinkett Smith has a younger brother; Caleeb Pinkett born on January 3, 1980, in Orange County, California, United States. He’s a producer and actor, known for After Earth, Lakeview Terrace, and Men in Black 3, among others.
Jada Pinkett Smith Net Worth
As of March 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith had an estimated net worth of about $ 50 million. She has made such an amount from her career as an actress, producer, director, singer, author, and businesswoman
Jada Pinkett Smith Social Media
Jada Pinkett Smith is very active on social media. She has a verified Instagram account with over 11 million followers, a verified Twitter account with over 1.6 million followers, and a verified Facebook page with over 13 million followers.
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