Jada Pinkett

Proud to introduce American actress, producer, and writer Jada Pinkett

Jada Pinkett

Jada Pinkett remains a prominent figure in entertainment, fashion, and media in 2026 as she continues to build her acting career, share personal insights through her memoir, and support her family while navigating a unique life partnership with Will Smith. This year marks notable moments including her return to a classic role in a Netflix revival and a public reunion with Will at Paris Fashion Week to support their son Jaden.

Career

Pinkett Smith's acting career began in 1991 when she was cast in the television sitcom A Different World.
Pinkett Smith's big break came in 1991 when she was cast in the part of a college freshman on the television sitcom A Different World.
She made her feature film debut two years later in Menace II Society and gained widespread recognition for her role opposite Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor.
In addition to being in front of the camera, Pinkett Smith has spent time behind it directing music videos.
She is also a producer and has worked on several films and TV shows, including The Human Contract, Hawthorne, and Red Table Talk.
Red Table Talk is a Facebook Watch series that Pinkett Smith hosts with her daughter, Willow Smith, and her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Jones.

Philanthropic Work

In addition to acting, Pinkett Smith has directed music videos and produced several films and TV shows, including The Human Contract, Hawthorne, and Red Table Talk.
Pinkett Smith is also known for her philanthropic work. She and her husband, actor Will Smith, founded the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, which supports youth education and development initiatives.
Pinkett Smith has also been involved with organizations such as the Lupus Foundation of America and the Baltimore School for the Arts.