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Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, singer, and businesswoman.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, singer, and businesswoman. She is best known for roles in films including *The Nutty Professor*, *The Matrix Reloaded*, *The Matrix Revolutions*, and the *Madagascar* franchise. She first gained attention with a recurring role on the TV series *A Different World* in 1991.

Early life and education

Jada Pinkett Smith was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and studied at the Baltimore School for the Arts before briefly attending the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Acting career

Her career began with television work in the early 1990s, followed by film roles that led to wider recognition in the 1990s and 2000s. Her film debut was in *Menace II Society* (1993). She became widely known for *The Nutty Professor* (1996). She played Niobe in *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003) and *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003). She voiced Gloria in the *Madagascar* animated film franchise.

Later projects and business ventures

In addition to acting, she has worked as a producer and businesswoman, including co-founding Westbrook with Will Smith in 2019.

Personal life

She married Will Smith in 1997 and they have two children together, Jaden and Willow Smith.

Key facts

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, singer, and businesswoman.
She is best known for roles in *The Nutty Professor*, *The Matrix* sequels, and the *Madagascar* franchise.
She first gained attention on the TV series *A Different World* in 1991.
She married Will Smith in 1997 and they have two children.
She co-founded Westbrook with Will Smith in 2019.

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Canadian context

She is widely known in Canada through major Hollywood films and franchises such as *The Matrix* and *Madagascar*, which have had broad Canadian theatrical and home-entertainment release.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jada Pinkett Smith?

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, producer, singer, and businesswoman known for *A Different World*, *The Nutty Professor*, *The Matrix* sequels, and *Madagascar*.

How old is Jada Pinkett Smith?

She was born on September 18, 1971, which makes her 54 years old as of July 23, 2026.

Is Jada Smith still married to Will Smith?

Public biographies and reference entries list Will Smith as her spouse and do not indicate a divorce; however, the sources provided do not independently verify the couple’s current legal status beyond that listing.

What movies has Jada Smith been in?

Notable films include *Menace II Society*, *The Nutty Professor*, *Scream 2*, *Set It Off*, *Ali*, *Collateral*, *The Matrix Reloaded*, *The Matrix Revolutions*, *Madagascar*, *Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa*, *Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted*, *Girls Trip*, *Bad Moms*, *Angel Has Fallen*, and *The Matrix Resurrections*.

What is Jada Smith's net worth?

No net worth figure is provided in the supplied sources, so it cannot be verified from this evidence alone.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jada_Pinkett_Smith
Supports: Career overview, major roles, and Westbrook co-founding.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000586/
Supports: Birth date, birthplace, early career, family, and spouse listing.
Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/jada-pinkett-smith
Supports: Birth date, early recognition, and marriage to Will Smith.
Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jada-Pinkett-Smith
Supports: Identification as an American actress and director.
Simple English Wikipedia — https://www.simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jada_Pinkett_Smith
Supports: Selected film credits and family information.
Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jada_Pinkett_Smith
Supports: Filmography references including notable films and voice roles.