Introduction
Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, director, singer, author, and businesswoman. She is one of the richest celebrities in America. She first gained recognition in 1990. Jada Pinkett appeared in The Cosby Show, A Different World. She played important roles in films like Set It Off and The Nutty Professor. She also played a significant part in The Matrix franchise. Jada Pinkett Smith is a versatile and respected actress in Hollywood. Many people wanted to know about her net worth and successful career. Here we will discuss Jada Pinkett’s net worth, primary source of income, and personal life.
Jada Pinkett’s net worth and primary source of income
Jada Pinkett has a net worth of $50 million. Her acting career is the primary source of her income. She has also earned some worth from the music industry. Jada Pinkett Smith was born on 18 September 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland. Her mother’s name is Adrienne Bandfield-Jones. She was a nurse. Her father’s name is Robsol Pinkett Jr. He ran a construction company. Adrienne and Robsol Pinkett Jr. can not leave together. After the divorce, Jada Pinkett lives with her mother. Marion quickly noticed Jada’s talent for performing and enrolled her in piano and dance lessons. She attended the Baltimore School for the Arts. She majored in dance and theater. Jada completed her graduation in 1989. She moved to Los Angeles and started her career. She appeared in a series of small parts of television shows like Doogie Howser MD, True Colors, and 21 Jump Street. She played an important role in the TV series, A Different World. She became famous for her appearance in the film, Menace II Society in 1993. Jada Pinkett worked with Keenen Ivory Wayans in the film, A Low Down Dirty Shame in 1994. she starred in the romantic drama, Jason’s Lyric in 1995. She starred with Eddie Murphy in the remake of The Nutty Professor in 1996. It was the best time of her successful career. The film earned $25 million in its first weekend. It was a complete commercial success. After that, she appeared in movies like Kingdom Come, Scream 2, and The Matrix. She won an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series 2010. She starred as Fish Mooney in the television series, Gotham. Jada hosted and executive produced the Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk in 2018. She is also a singer and songwriter for the metal band Wicked Wisdom.
Personal life
Jada Pinkett married superstar actor Will Smith in 1997. They have two children, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith. Both of her children have a successful career in the entertainment industry. Jada and Smith separated in 2016. Jada and Will created the charity Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation in 2005. It focuses on supporting youth and their families in urban cities. The charity was awarded the David Angell Humanitarian Award in 2006. Smith donated $2,000 to the Hollywood Education and Literacy Program.
