Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith, born on July 8, 1998, is a widely known American actor and rapper. He is the son of actor Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. The first time he showcased his talent for acting was with his father in the 2006 film “Pursuit of Happyness.” He starred alongside his father once more in the 2013 film “After Earth.” Some of his other notable roles include “The Day the Earth Stood Still” and “The Karate Kid”. Besides acting, Smith is also known for his multifaceted approach to making music — not letting himself be bound by one genre. Through his journey in the entertainment industry, Smith proved to the public that they cannot stop him from doing what loves and wants to do. So if you’re a fan, sit tight and read on. Let’s get familiar with Smith’s interesting life and exciting career.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith

Nickname:

Jaden, J Diggy, Jaromir Swagger

Birth date:

July 8, 1998

Age:

25

Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

Height:

5' 7"

Net Worth:

$8 million

Jaden's Social Media:

Background

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith was born on July 8, 1998, in Malibu, California to actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith has two siblings including his older half-brother, Trey Smith, and younger sister, Willow Smith. Growing up in a family full of celebrities, it was obvious that Smith found it impossible to live a normal life. It was something that he spoke about often in interviews. As an escape from the stresses of celebrity life, Smith picked up hobbies such as skateboarding.

Being the son of Will Smith, it was almost definite that Smith would also become a cultural figure like his father. He made his acting debut in the movie “Pursuit of Happyness” where he played alongside his father. Based on his debut performance, the world knew that Smith was destined for stardom. He next appeared in the 2008 science fiction film “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” His most iconic role, however, was acting along with Jackie Chan in the remake of “The Karate Kid” (2010). Smith once again acted alongside his father in “After Earth” (2013).

After landing multiple roles, Smith took a break from acting, stating that the roles offered to him weren’t really what he was looking for. This was until he landed a role in “Skate Kitchen”(2008) — a movie that was based on one of his hobbies; skateboarding. As previously stated, Smith also had a knack for rapping and making music. Like his film debut, his 2010 hit song ‘Never Say Never’ with Justin Bieber shook the entertainment industry. From then on, people were not just waiting for his next movie but also his next song. Smith would then release his debut 18-track mixtape “The Cool Cafe” (2012). Two years later, he released “CTV2,” which acted as the sequel to his first mixtape.

Smith has never been afraid to push the boundaries of hip-hop. This was apparent in his debut studio album “Syre” (2017), which featured productions that were distinct from any other hip-hop album at the time. As a complement to the album, Smith also released “Syre: The Electric Album,” which was a stripped-down rework of “Syre.” In that particular project, Smith was heavily inspired by psychedelic rock musicians such as Jimi Hendrix as well as the album “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by The Beatles. He continued to display versatility in his third album named “CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3” (2020).

Being a big profile celebrity comes with many costs such as public scrutiny of one’s personal life. This, of course, applies to Smith and his family. At the age of 15, his family gifted him with an emancipation ruling, which meant he became a legal adult free of care even when he was a minor.

In 2017, Smith moved into his own $4 million home in Hidden Hills, California. He has dated several big names including Sarah Snyder, Odessa Adlon, Sofia Richie, and Kylie Jenner. Snyder inspired a lot of the songs on “Syre.” Smith also never shies away from wearing gender-fluid clothing. An example of this is when he posed for his “Vogue” Korea editorial, wearing female attire such as a skirt, nail polish, and a flower in his hair. He commented that this was to push the trend as well as help encourage kids to be confident.

Career timeline

2006
His First Major Film Role

Smith acts alongside his father in the film “Pursuit of Happyness,” which showcases his acting talent.

2010
“The Karate Kid” Remake

Smith lands one of his most iconic roles as Dre Smith, acting alongside Jackie Chan in the remake of “The Karate Kid.”

2010
He Showcases His Musical Talent

Smith collaborates with Justin Bieber on the hit song ‘Never Say Never,’ which is included on the official “The Karate Kid” soundtrack.

2012
Mixtape Days

Smith releases his debut mixtape called “The Cool Cafe,” which is followed by its sequel, “CTV2.”

2017
He Releases His Debut Studio Album

Smith releases “Syre,” which showcases his astounding rapping ability and features high-quality cinematic productions.

Why We Love Jaden Smith

  1. He uses his platform to bring change

    Smith and his siblings were youth ambassadors for Project Jabi — an initiative that provides support for Zambian children whose parents died of AIDS. His water company also aimed to bring clean water to Flint, Michigan.

  2. His creativity knows no bounds

    Whether it is through acting or making music, Smith shows that he does not let boundaries stop him. He freely expresses his bountiful creativity.

  3. He uses art as a message

    Smith is not afraid to be vulnerable in his art. Whether he’s making music, acting, or even modeling for magazines, he doesn’t back down from speaking his truth.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He founded a water company

    Smith, along with his father, founded Just— a water company focused on making sustainable bottled water as well as bringing clean water to Flint, Michigan.

  2. He’s a well-known conspiracy theorist

    Anybody who follows his social media accounts knows that Smith likes to talk about conspiracy theories publicly.

  3. He has his own clothing brand

    Like a lot of other celebrities, Smith also dipped his toe in the fashion industry pool when he started a clothing brand called MSFTS.

  4. He is a vegetarian

    Smith stated that he is a vegetarian — one of his efforts of giving back to the community was to give away vegetarian dinners to the homeless people in Los Angeles.

  5. He was homeschooled

    Being the child of a celebrity, it was difficult for Smith to attend regular school, so he was homeschooled.

Jaden Smith FAQs

What does Jaden Smith have on his teeth?

Smith has a gold grill with sparkling diamonds on his teeth, which cost him a total of $50,000.

Why was Jaden at MIT

Smith stated that he wished to set up offices at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology so that he could learn about and introduce new technologies.

Are Willow and Jaden twins

No, they’re not. Jaden is two years older than Willow. They grew up having a close bond with each other.

Jaden Smith’s birthday dates

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