Jaden Smith

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Name:
Jaden Smith
Real name:
Jaden Christopher Syre Smith
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Birth date:
(26 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Malibu, California, U.S.
Height:
5'6 ft ()
Weight:
143 lb (65 kg)
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Jaden Smith Biography

Jaden Smith is an American actor, musician, and rapper, the son of actor Will Smith. He has played leading roles in films such as "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006), "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008), "The Karate Kid" (2010), and "After Earth" (2013).
Jaden Smith
Jaden Smith

Childhood and Youth

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith was born on July 8, 1998, in Malibu, California. Jaden's father is actor, musician, and director Will Smith ("Seven Pounds", "Men in Black", "I Am Legend"). His mother is American actress, singer, producer, director, and entrepreneur Jada Pinkett Smith. Jaden has a younger sister, Willow (born in 2000), who is a singer and actress, and a half-brother Trey (born in 1992), who is an actor and DJ.
Jaden received his primary education at the New Village Leadership Academy and later switched to homeschooling along with his sister. The young actor struggled to connect with classmates who knew all about his celebrity parents and their Hollywood success. Today, Jaden's become a vocal advocate for homeschooling, encouraging others to leave traditional education behind.

Cinema

Jaden Smith's first film set experience happened before he was even born. Jada Pinkett-Smith, heavily pregnant at the time, appeared in her husband's music video for "Just the Two of Us" (1998), alongside father-in-law Willard, younger brother Trey, and two sisters. At the age of four, Jaden was again in his father's music video for "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)", a track included in the "Men in Black II" (2002) soundtrack. In 2004, Jaden appeared in several episodes of the TV series "All of Us", produced by his father, but his breakthrough was yet to come.
Jaden Smith as a child with his father Will Smith
Jaden Smith as a child with his father Will Smith
In 2006, the biographical drama "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Gabriele Muccino was released - about a man who went from a poor salesman to a successful manager. The aspiring broker could secure a profitable contract that would end all his financial troubles, but in the meantime, he and his little son have to sleep on the street while he must show up at the office in a full suit every day.
Jaden Smith and Will Smith interveiw
Will Smith played the leading role, with Jaden playing the son of the homeless broker. Although the child in the story is 5 years old, Jaden was already 8 years old at the time of filming. The film was warmly received by audiences and critics, and the young actor was honored with three prestigious awards at film festivals.
A shot from the movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness'
A shot from the movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness'
In 2008, Smith scored his second leading role in Scott Derrickson's science fiction drama "The Day the Earth Stood Still" about an alien invasion of Earth. Smith was already familiar with lead actor Keanu Reeves before filming: the boy's mother had appeared in "The Matrix" sequels, where Reeves also starred.
Jaden Smith in the drama 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'
Jaden Smith in the drama 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'
Two years later, audiences saw Jaden in Harald Zwart's film "The Karate Kid" with Jackie Chan. The action film was funded by Chan and Jaden's parents. Smith played a boy from Detroit who is bullied by his classmates and learns to stand up for himself using martial arts. The film received rave reviews and high ratings from critics, who could no longer doubt Smith's talent.
Karate Kid - A Day on the Set with Jaden Smith
A grown-up Jaden appeared in 2013 in M. Night Shyamalan's science-fiction disaster film "After Earth". According to the plot, the spaceship carrying father (Will Smith) and son (Jaden Smith) crashes on Earth, which has been abandoned by humans. To get back home, they have to battle wild monkeys, poisonous leeches, and the alien predator Ursa. This film received much lower ratings than "The Karate Kid", and many negative reviews, which also concerned Jaden's performance. The young actor was accused of lacking talent and achieving "quick fame due to his famous father".
After Earth (2013) - I'm Not a Coward! Scene
Smith found greater success with the dramatic TV series "The Get Down", set in the South Bronx during the explosive rise of hip hop and disco in the 1970s. The story follows a group of teenagers, with Jaden taking on one of the key roles. He plays Marcus "Dizzee" Kipling, a graffiti artist who's the most talented of the Kipling brothers (played by Skylan Brooks and Tremaine Brown Jr).
Jaden Smith in the TV series 'The Get Down'
Jaden Smith in the TV series 'The Get Down'
Jaden Smith starred in "Skate Kitchen", a teen drama about New York skateboarders that hit theaters in August 2018. Ironically, he was the only actor in the film who needed a stunt double for the skateboard tricks.
Jaden Smith says 'Skate Kitchen; will create a skating epidemic - Sundance 2018

Music

In 2010, Jaden Smith, along with Canadian singer Justin Bieber, recorded the song "Never Say Never". The track served as the official soundtrack to "The Karate Kid" and climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber
Jaden Smith and Justin Bieber
On October 1, 2012, Jaden released his first mixtape "The Cool Cafe", and two years later – its sequel, titled "Cool Tape Vol. 2". Around this time, Smith began work on his debut studio album "Syre", which dropped in November 2017. In July of the following year, Smith recorded his second album, "Syre: The Electric Album".
Jaden - Watch Me
A hilarious moment came with the video for Jaden's song "Icon". Will Smith celebrated his son's 100 million Spotify streams by recording his own version of the video as a gift - and according to many viewers, it actually topped the original.
Jaden Smith - Icon

Other Projects

Jaden Smith owns his own clothing brand called MSFTSrep. The line features hoodies, t-shirts, pants, and vests. In 2018, Smith launched a denim clothing line in collaboration with the fashion brand G-Star.
Jaden Smith launched a denim clothing line in collaboration with the fashion brand G-Star
Jaden Smith launched a denim clothing line in collaboration with the fashion brand G-Star
Smith's 2016 Louis Vuitton photoshoot, where he posed in a skirt, sparked major controversy. He became the first male model selected to promote women's clothing. Jaden explained his choice as a way to combat bullying:
In five years, when your son suddenly wants to go to school in a skirt, he won't be beaten
Smith continues wearing women's clothing - he's often spotted in skirts or dresses, which he effortlessly pairs with sneakers and men's jackets.

Jaden Smith's Personal Life

Jaden Smith has been linked to actress Madison Pettis, singer Stella Hudgens, and models Sofia Richie and Kylie Jenner. He's also rumored to have dated actress Amandla Stenberg.
Jaden Smith with Sarah Snyder
Jaden Smith with Sarah Snyder
From 2015 to 2017, Jaden dated American model Sarah Snyder, who's almost three years his senior. The couple split due to busy schedules and ongoing drama over cheating rumors. Despite their breakup, Snyder became Smith's muse – he dedicated several songs to her on his debut album.
Jaden Smith and Odessa Adlon
Jaden Smith and Odessa Adlon
After his split with Sarah, Jaden began dating actress Odessa Adlon, daughter of "Californication" star Pamela Adlon.

On Valentine's Day 2021, Jaden was spotted on a date with Cara Delevingne, his co-star from the movie "Life in a Year".

Jaden Smith Now

Jaden keeps making music under the name Jaden while continuing his acting career. His most recent album, "CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3", dropped in 2020 with 17 tracks including a duet with Justin Bieber called "Falling For You". But it was "Cabin Fever" that really caught fire with fans, spawning a music video that dropped in July.
Jaden – Cabin Fever
Early 2020 saw the release of comedy "Impractical Jokers: The Movie," which featured Jaden in a starring role. That same year, he played the lead role in the drama "Life in a Year" alongside Cara Delevingne. The film follows a 17-year-old who discovers his girlfriend is dying and has just one year to show her how much she means to him.
A scene from the movie 'Life in a Year'
A scene from the movie 'Life in a Year'
Jaden also contributed to Scott Mescudi's musical animation "Entergalactic", which was released on Netflix in September 2022.

Jaden Smith: latest news and articles

  • A copy of the older Smith is always recognizable :) by the way, when he was a kid, he played well with his father in the movie and The Karate Kid was great at that time
    2021-05-15 08:32:00
  • Jaden is same talented than his dad, I think he has a great future, even though he has starred in good films.
    2021-04-20 10:58:58
  • I liked the movie The Karate Kid. This movie is kind and funny. Jaden Smith is good for such roles.
    2021-04-18 22:17:59
  • I think this is the case when the father is really talented but the son is not very much. I think he should do something else, sing a songs for example.
    2021-02-22 20:47:06
  • That case when the whole family are talented actors. They are filming him from an early age and he really knows what to do.
    2021-01-30 11:22:00
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