Jada Pinkett Smith

Date of Birth: September 18, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and businesswoman. Born on September 18, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland, she has emerged as one of the most versatile and powerful women in Hollywood. Jada’s career began in the early 1990s with appearances on television shows such as “True Colors,” “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” and “21 Jump Street.” She gained significant recognition for her role as Lena James on the NBC sitcom “A Different World” from 1991 to 1993. Her breakthrough in film came with her role in the 1996 film “The Nutty Professor,” opposite Eddie Murphy. She went on to star in several major films, including “Set It Off” (1996), “Scream 2” (1997), “Ali” (2001), and “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003) and “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003). In addition to her acting career, Jada is also known for her music career as the lead singer of the metal band Wicked Wisdom, and for her work as a producer, notably co-producing the popular TV series “Hawthorne.” Jada has been married to actor Will Smith since 1997, and together they have two children, Jaden and Willow Smith. Beyond her professional work, she is also a prominent advocate for various causes, including gender equality and mental health awareness.

5 Interesting Facts about Jada Pinkett Smith

1. Jada Pinkett Smith has a metal band called Wicked Wisdom, where she performs as the lead singer.

2. She is a co-founder of the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, which focuses on empowering inner-city youth and families.

3. Jada studied dance and theater at the Baltimore School for the Arts, where she met and became friends with the late rapper Tupac Shakur.

4. She has a production company called 100% Womon Productions.

5. Jada is an advocate for mental health and co-hosts the popular Facebook Watch talk show “Red Table Talk” with her daughter Willow and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jada Pinkett Smith

1. “You always have to be willing to look at the part of yourself that you don’t want to see. That’s the only way to grow.”

2. “I’m a strong believer that you practice like you play, little things make big things happen.”

3. “Life is really about moving on.”

4. “The thing about love is, it’s coming to grips with the reality that you have to love people in the way they need to be loved.”

5. “I don’t believe in fairy tales, but I do believe in happily ever after.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Jada Pinkett Smith has achieved is approximately $50 million.

Children

Jada Pinkett Smith has two children with her husband, Will Smith: 1. Jaden Smith (born July 8, 1998) – An actor and rapper known for his roles in films such as “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “The Karate Kid,” and “After Earth.” 2. Willow Smith (born October 31, 2000) – A singer, actress, and dancer known for her hit single “Whip My Hair” and her work in films such as “I Am Legend” and “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl.”