Childhood and Education Journey of Jada Pinkett Smith in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jada Pinkett Smith. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jada Pinkett Smith is an accomplished American actress, singer, talk show host, and businesswoman, recognized for her multifaceted career. She's widely known as the co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show Red Table Talk, earning her a Daytime Emmy Award. Her influence extends beyond entertainment, as evidenced by Time magazine naming her one of the 100 most influential people globally in 2021.

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September 18, 1971: Jada Pinkett Smith Born

On September 18, 1971, Jada Koren Pinkett Smith was born. She is an American actress, singer, talk show host, and businesswoman.

1989: Graduation from Baltimore School for the Arts

In 1989, Jada Pinkett Smith graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts, where she studied acting and dance.

1994: Pinkett Smith Meets Will Smith

In 1994, Jada Pinkett Smith met Will Smith on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air while auditioning for a role.

1995: Pinkett Smith Contributes to Shakur's Bail

In 1995, Pinkett Smith contributed $100,000 towards Tupac Shakur's bail while he awaited an appeal on his sexual abuse conviction.

1995: Pinkett Smith and Will Smith Begin Dating

In 1995, after Will Smith's divorce was finalized, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith began dating. She moved to California to be with him.

1997: Pinkett Smith emcees Million Woman March

In 1997, Pinkett Smith was the emcee of the Million Woman March in Philadelphia, demonstrating her commitment to social and community engagement.

December 31, 1997: Jada Pinkett and Will Smith Wedding

On December 31, 1997, Jada Pinkett and Will Smith married at The Cloisters near Baltimore, Maryland, with about 100 guests in attendance. Jada was three months pregnant at the time.

1998: Birth of Jaden Smith

In 1998, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith's son, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, was born.

1998: Pinkett Smith Participates in Mother's Wedding

In 1998, Jada Pinkett Smith participated as the maid of honor in her mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris's wedding to Paul Jones.

2000: Birth of Willow Smith

In 2000, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith's daughter, Willow Camille Reign Smith, was born.

2006: Pinkett Smith Donates to Baltimore School for the Arts

In 2006, Pinkett Smith donated $1 million to her high school alma mater, the Baltimore School for the Arts, and dedicated the new theater to Tupac Shakur.

September 29, 2007: "Butterflies Over Hollywood" Event

On September 29, 2007, the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation held the first annual "Butterflies Over Hollywood" event to raise funds for lupus educational programs, due to Pinkett Smith's aunt's diagnosis with lupus.

2008: Will Smith Comments on Parenting Styles

In 2008, Will Smith commented on their parenting styles, emphasizing the importance of structure and guidance in rearing their children.

April 2013: Pinkett Smith Clarifies Open Marriage Comments

In April 2013, Pinkett Smith clarified comments she made about her marriage with Will Smith, denying they have an open marriage and explaining the importance of trust and love in their relationship.

May 2014: Investigation into the Smith Family

In May 2014, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services investigated the Smith family after a photograph of Moisés Arias and Willow Smith in bed triggered controversy.

2016: Affair with August Alsina

In 2016, Jada Pinkett Smith had an "entanglement" with August Alsina during a separation from her husband, Will Smith.

2018: Pinkett Smith Diagnosed with Alopecia

In 2018, Pinkett Smith revealed that she had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease alopecia areata.

June 2020: August Alsina Claims Affair with Pinkett Smith

In June 2020, singer August Alsina claimed he had an affair with Pinkett Smith in 2016, sparking controversy and public discussion about her marriage.

December 2021: Pinkett Smith Shaves Head Due to Alopecia

In December 2021, Pinkett Smith shared a video showing herself with a shaved head, embracing her alopecia and deciding to "be friends" with it.

2021: Will Smith Comments on Jada's views on marriage

In 2021, Will Smith stated that Pinkett Smith "never believed in conventional marriage" and that both of them have had sexual relationships outside of their marriage.

October 2023: Publication of Worthy

In October 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir Worthy was published, covering her journey and experiences.

October 2023: Pinkett Smith reveals separation from Will Smith

In October 2023, Pinkett Smith stated that she and Smith had been separated since 2016, though they have no intention to divorce.

2023: Pinkett Smith Addresses Gay Rumors

In her 2023 memoir Worthy, Pinkett Smith addressed rumors that she is gay, attributing them to her presence at LGBTQ+ clubs in the 1990s and discussing her experiences with intimacy with women.