Jada Pinkett Smith– 53
Jada Pinkett Smith is a true multi-hyphenate talent, excelling as an actress, singer, songwriter, talk show host, screenwriter, producer, and businesswoman. She has seamlessly navigated both the front and behind-the-scenes roles in the entertainment industry. Her acting career began in 1990 with a guest appearance on the TV seriesA Different World, marking the start of her journey in Hollywood.
She took on various TV and film projects before landing her breakthrough role opposite Eddie Murphy inThe Nutty Professor(1996), which propelled her into mainstream success. In 2002, she expanded her artistic reach by launching a music career as the lead singer and songwriter of the band Wicked Wisdom. Beyond entertainment, she and her husband, Will Smith, have made strategic business investments and established a foundation dedicated to supporting youth in urban communities. Through her diverse talents and philanthropy, Jada Pinkett Smith continues to make a lasting impact.