Jada Pinkett Smith

Updated 6 October 2023

Birth Name: Jada Koren Pinkett
Date of Birth: 18 September 1971
Gender: Female
Nationality: American
Occupation: Actress, talk show hosting, Singer, businesswoman
Spouse: Will Smith

Biography & Career

Jada Koren Pinkett Smith, born on September 18, 1971, stands as a prominent American actress and talk show host, celebrated for her dynamic career. Her acclaim includes co-hosting the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk, an achievement that earned her a well-deserved Daytime Emmy Award. In a testament to her influence, Time magazine honored her with a spot on its 2021 list of the 100 most influential people in the world.  

Pinkett Smith's ascent to stardom commenced with her pivotal role in the 1991 sitcom A Different World. From there, she ventured into the realm of film, leaving an indelible mark with notable appearances in movies such as Menace II Society (1993), The Nutty Professor (1996), Set It Off (1996), and Scream 2 (1997). Her contributions extended to The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003), and the beloved Madagascar animated film series.  

In addition to her remarkable acting career, Pinkett Smith explored the world of music in 2002 as the lead singer and songwriter for the nu-metal band Wicked Wisdom. Beyond her artistic endeavors, she ventured into the literary realm, achieving success with her 2004 children's book titled "Girls Hold Up This World," which achieved acclaim by securing a place on The New York Times Best Seller list. Collaborating alongside her husband, Will Smith, she co-founded a production company, actively participating in the development of various films, documentaries, and television series.   Pinkett Smith's career continued to flourish with roles in films like Magic Mike XXL (2015), Bad Moms (2016), Girls Trip (2017), and The Matrix Resurrections (2021). Furthermore, she took on the captivating character of Fish Mooney in the inaugural season of the FOX crime drama Gotham and co-hosts the highly praised and influential talk show, Red Table Talk.

Jada Pinkett Smith Movies:

• Menace II Society (1993)
• The Nutty Professor (1996)
• Set It Off (1996)
• Scream 2 (1997)
• Woo (1998)
• The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
• The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
• Collateral (2004)
• Madagascar (2005) [Voice]
• Reign Over Me (2007)
• The Women (2008)
• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) [Voice]
• Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) [Voice]
• Magic Mike XXL (2015)
• Bad Moms (2016)
• Girls Trip (2017)
• The Matrix Resurrections (2021)