Jada Pinkett Smith Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Jada Pinkett Smith’s Net Worth and Salary Details

American actress, producer, director, singer, author, and businesswoman, Jada Pinkett Smith, has a net worth of $50 million. A significant portion of her net worth is attributed to her marriage to Will Smith, a highly paid actor for the past two decades. Although legally separated recently, they remain married.

Her career took off in the 1990s, notably with her role in the hit sitcom “A Different World,” a spin-off of “The Cosby Show.”

She has showcased her acting versatility in various film genres, with standout performances in movies like “Set It Off,” “The Nutty Professor” with Eddie Murphy, and her role as Niobe in “The Matrix” series, elevating her status in Hollywood.

Aside from acting, she delved into music as the lead singer of the nu-metal band Wicked Wisdom, which performed at Ozzfest 2005.

As a producer, Jada’s credits span films, TV shows, and talk shows, notably as the host and executive producer of “Red Table Talk” on Facebook Watch.

Early Life Insights

Born Jada Koren Pinkett on September 18, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Adrienne Bandfield-Jones, a nurse, and Robsol Pinkett Jr., a construction company owner. Raised by her mother and grandmother, Marion Martin Banfield, Jada’s talent for performing was evident early, leading to her enrollment in art classes. She pursued dance and theater at the Baltimore School for the Arts, graduating in 1989, where she met her classmate, Tupac Shakur.

Career Highlights

In the early ’90s, Jada moved to Los Angeles, landing roles in TV shows before her breakthrough in films like “Menace II Society,” “A Low Down Dirty Shame,” and the blockbuster hit “The Nutty Professor.” Her success continued with roles in “Kingdom Come,” “Scream 2,” and “The Matrix” sequels.

On TV, she starred in “Hawthorne” and “Gotham,” and voiced Gloria in the “Madagascar” films. Since 2018, she hosts and produces “Red Table Talk” on Facebook Watch.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s salary per episode of “HawthoRNe” was $150,000.

Other Endeavors

Aside from her entertainment ventures, Jada is also a singer/songwriter for Wicked Wisdom, owns a music production company, 100% Women, a clothing line – Maja, and authored “Girls Hold Up This World” in 2004. She is a spokesperson for Carol’s Daughter.

Personal Details

Jada met Will Smith on the set of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” in the ’90s, leading to their marriage in 1997. They have two children, Jaden and Willow Smith, with Jada stepmothering Trey Smith. In 2019, Jada revealed a past relationship with August Alsina while separated from Will in 2016.

In 2018, she disclosed her alopecia areata diagnosis, a condition causing hair loss, attracting attention at the 2022 Oscars when Will Smith defended her during an incident with comedian Chris Rock.

Philanthropic Work

In 2005, Jada and Will established the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, focusing on supporting

In 2006, the charity was awarded the prestigious David Angell Humanitarian Award for its work with youth and their families in urban cities. Over the past several years, both the family and the Foundation have generously supported numerous charities and causes. Despite not being affiliated with the Church, the Smiths made a $2,000 donation to the Hollywood Education and Literacy Program, which serves as the basis for homeschooling in Scientology.

Real Estate

Will and Jada own approximately ten properties across the United States. Let’s take a quick look at some of their most notable current and former properties:

Back in 1999, Will and Jada acquired a remarkable 100-acre property nestled in the hills between Malibu and Calabasas, California, for $7.5 million. The couple went on to purchase several adjacent parcels over the following year, resulting in a grand total of 150 acres of contiguous land. This incredible property boasts a 20,000-square-foot main house, multiple guest houses, a private lake, a horse riding ring, equestrian trails, stables, tennis courts, and much more. They chose a Santa Fe architectural style for the property after being inspired by actor Gene Hackman’s Santa Fe home. Interestingly, they even hired Hackman’s Santa Fe architect for the project, which faced delays due to environmental concerns and permit restrictions. Despite listing the property for $42 million in 2013, they did not find a buyer, and today it is estimated to be worth between $50 million to $70 million.

In 2017, Will and Jada sold their 7-acre oceanfront compound in Kauai for $12 million. They originally purchased this multi-home property in 2015 for $10 million. Additionally, in 2011, they sold a separate oceanfront property spanning 7 acres in Hawaii for $20 million to Ekaterina Rybolovlev, the daughter of Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev.

Other properties owned by the couple include a 9,000-square-foot home within a gated community in Hidden Hills, California, and a 9,200-square-foot ski chalet in Park City, Utah.

More recently, in September 2021, Will and Jada bought a 10,400-square-foot residence in Hidden Hills, California, for slightly over $11 million.

In total, the couple’s real estate holdings, which are publicly known, amount to at least $100 million worldwide.