Jada Pinkett Smith

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Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Koren Pinkett Smith, born on September 18, 1971, is a renowned American actress, singer, and talk show host. She is the co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk, for which she has earned a Daytime Emmy Award. In 2021, Time named her among the top 100 most influential people in the world.

Her first big break was in the sitcom A Different World in 1991. She is well-known for her roles in films such as Menace II Society (1993), The Nutty Professor (1996), and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), among many others. Back in 2002, she began her musical career as lead vocalist of the nu metal band, Wicked Wisdom. Not just content with acting, she even published a children's book titled Girls Hold Up This World in 2005 which was a success and landed at number two on The New York Times Best Seller list. Moreover, she built a company named Westbrook in 2009 with her husband, Will Smith, where she produced various media. Pinkett Smith’s career journey doesn't stop here, she was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical in 2010 as a producer for the Broadway musical Fela! She continues to be a versatile and prominent figure in the Hollywood industry.

12 movies
14 nominations

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Learn more about Jada Pinkett Smith, including their biography, filmography, and personal life. Find out about their early career, major achievements, and the impact they've had on the film industry.


Given Name: Jada Koren Pinkett Smith

Born: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Citizenship: U.S

Birthday: September 18, 1971

Occupations: Actress, Talk show host, Singer, Businesswoman

Years Active: 1990-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Will Smith

Explore the awards and nominations Jada Pinkett Smith has received throughout their career.


76th Directors Guild of America Awards 2024

Nomination

Documentaries

Kokomo City

39th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2024

Nomination

Best Documentary Feature

Kokomo City

94th Academy Awards 2022

Win

Actor in a Leading Role

King Richard

75th British Academy Film Awards 2022

Win

Best Actor in a Leading Role

King Richard

27th Critics' Choice Awards 2022

Win

Best Actor

King Richard

28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022

Win

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

King Richard
Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

King Richard

79th Golden Globe Awards 2022

Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

King Richard

73rd Golden Globe Awards 2016

Nomination

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Concussion

79th Academy Awards 2007

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

The Pursuit of Happyness

12th Critics' Choice Awards 2007

Nomination

Best Actor

The Pursuit of Happyness

13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

The Pursuit of Happyness

64th Golden Globe Awards 2007

Nomination

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

The Pursuit of Happyness

7th Critics' Choice Awards 2002

Nomination

Best Actor

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets

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