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Jada Pinkett Smith Biography

Birth Name:Jada Koren Pinkett

Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Supports the Don't Sell Bodies cause, which fights against human trafficking
Was crowned Miss Maryland in 1988
Went to the North Carolina School of the Arts for one year before heading to California to pursue a career in acting
She is of Cherokee Native American descent
Quote: "I don't get afraid in talking about subject matter that may spark controversy and I'm not afraid to not be liked․ I think that sometimes people pay too much attention to being liked and it's paralyzing․"
Is part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
After appearing in Wes Craven's film "Scream 2," she sent the director a set of steak knives
In 2000, she was voted as one of the 10 sexiest women of the year by the readers of Black Men Magazine
Is the co-owner of the skin-care line Carol's Daughter
Was a student in classes for piano, tap and ballet when she was a child

Awards

1995CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
1996Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: winner
1997Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
1997Image Award-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie or Mini-Series: nominated
1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Horror: nominated
2001Black Reel-Theatrical - Best Actress: nominated
2001Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2002BET Award-Best Actress: nominated
2002Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2004Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2005BET Comedy Award-Best Performance in an Animated Theatrical Film: nominated
2005Black Reel-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2005Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
2009Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2010Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2010Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Episode: nominated
2010WIN Award-Actress Drama Series: nominated
2011Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011WIN Award-Actress Drama Series: nominated
2012Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: winner
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2015Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series: winner
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018Streamy Award-Best Non-Fiction Series: nominated
2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Informative Talk Show: nominated
2020Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: nominated
2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Informative Talk Show: winner
2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: nominated
2021Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2022Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: winner
2023Image Award-Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) - Individual or Ensemble: nominated
2024Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Educational and Informational Program: nominated