Jada Pinkett Smith Net Worth

Jada Pinkette Smith is well known for being a part of the Smith family. Most people attribute her success to her marriage to Will Smith, but Jada Pinkett Smith has made her fortune as a producer, actress, and more. She’s a household name, leading many to wonder just how much is Jada Pinkett Smith’s net worth?

Jada Pinkett Smith Net Worth

Jada Smith is worth a total of $50 million. She’s made her millions by diversifying her income, leading to her being a businesswoman, singer, actress, producer, songwriter, and much more. 

Early Life Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Smith, born Jada Koren Pinkett, was born on September 18, 1971. She was born to her mother, Adrienne Bandfield-Jones (a nurse), and her father, Rosbol Pinkett Jr. (a construction company owner.) Adrienne was still in high school when she had Jada, and it wasn’t long before the couple married. However, they separated quickly, and Adrienne was left to raise Jada with just the help of her mother, Marion Martin Banfield. 

Her grandma couldn’t help but notice that Jada seemed to have a knack for performing, and enrolled her in piano and dance lessons. She attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and majored in music and dance. At school, Jada became friends with Tupak Shakur, and the two remained friends until he passed away. Jada Pinkett graduated in 1989. 

Career

Jada moved to Los Angeles in the early 90s, which led to the beginning of her career. She landed several small roles, such as a bit part in True Colors, 21 Jump Street, and Doogie Howser MD. After the world began to see her potential, she landed a role that lasted for thirty-six episodes of the show A Different World. 

In 1993, Jada Pinkett got a big break in the film world with a role in Menace II Society. This streak continued with a role in A Low Down Dirty Shame in 1994. This performance received rave reviews and caught the eye of several producers. She was then in the movie Jason’s Lyrics in the same year and was in Demon Knight in 1995, which received praise from Robert Egbert. 

Jada Pinkett had her big break when she starred in The Nutty Professor in 1996 alongside Eddie Murphy. She was his love interest, and the film brought in a whopping $274 million and was the start of an extremely lucrative career for Jada Pinkett. After starring in The Nutter Professor, Jada Pinkette: 

• Was in Kingdom Come
• Was in Scream 2
• Was in The Matrix series
• Won an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in Hawthorne
• Starred as Fish Mooney in Gotham
• Was the voice actor for Gloria in Madagascar
• Starred in Red Table Talk, a Facebook watch series

While establishing herself as a lucrative actress, Jada continues to work on other ventures, helping the Jada Pinkett net worth become what it is today.

Other Business Ventures

Jada Pinkett is most well-known for being an actress, but that is not the only way she has made her money. Jada Pinkett’s net worth is also thanks to: 

• Being a singer and songwriter for the band Wicked Wisdom under the name Jada Koren. The band opened for Britney Spears on several occasions and played at Ozzfest. 
• Owns a music production company, 100% Women
• Owns a clothing line, Maja
• Published a children’s book in 2004
• Is a spokesperson for a line of beauty products called Carol’s Daughter

Personal Life

The main star of Jada Pinkett’s personal life is Will Smith. Jada first met Will Smith when she auditioned to play the part of his girlfriend on the show Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. The character was named Lisa Wilkes. However, the role went to Nia Long. Will was attracted to Jada but did not act on it because he was married at the time. After separation from his then-wife, Will and Jada connected. They were married and had two children, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith. 

Jada and Will separated for a period in 2016. Three years later, in 2019, Jada admitted to having romantic relations with singer August Alsina during the period that she and Will were separated. 

Charity

The couple/family created the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation in 2005. The charity focuses on providing support to families and youth in urban environments. In 2006, the charity received the David Angell Humanitarian Award. The foundation and family have supported numerous causes and charities over the years, including a donation to the Hollywood Education and Literacy Program. 

Real Estate

The Smiths own an impressive real estate portfolio that is estimated to be worth over $100 million. 

One of their most notable properties included purchasing several properties to create a larger property of over 150 acres. The property has a custom-designed home of over 20,000 square feet. They designed it together with Gene Hackman’s architect. It was once listed for sale for $42 million, but the couple did not find a buyer. 

They’ve also sold an oceanfront property in Hawaii, purchased a large home in Hidden Hills, and own a ski chalet in Utah. 

What Does The Future Hold For Jada Pinkett Smith?

Jada Pinkett Smith has continued an upwards spiral in her career. She continues to host shows and be a well-known actress. Controversy only seems to make her more newsworthy and increases her net worth. 

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