SUMMARY
  • Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith's relationship has often been the talk of the town, sometimes for the wrong reasons.
  • The two celebrities are poles apart in their personalities and have varied net worths too with Will's bank balance being almost 7 times than of Jada's.
  • Jada has kept her portfolio diversified and unique as she dabbled in various fields.

After the entire Oscars 2022 debacle, the relationship between Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith has enjoyed massive public attention. Even though nobody was privy to the nuances of their marriage, it didn’t stop people from speculating and assuming whatever they wished. Their net worth and ability to make more money were further analysed to understand who had the upper hand.

Undoubtedly, in terms of both money and fame, Will Smith remains on top when ranking the exceptionally talented members of the Smith family. Thanks to his countless projects and ventures in various fields, the actor has a staggering net worth of over $350 million. Nevertheless, Jada is not far behind, as she, too, has dabbled in numerous fields.

The True Multi-Hyphenate

Willow Smith Jada Pinkett Smith and Adrienne Banfield Norris
Still from Red Table Talk | Credits: Facebook Watch

It gets difficult to keep count when it comes to the professions or careers Jada Pinkett Smith has amassed over the years. The successful celebrity has been an actress, producer, talk show host, director, singer, author, and businesswoman all the while managing her household and her kids simultaneously. Since the 1990s when she first set foot in Hollywood, Jada has quickly risen to be a crucial part of the fabric of Western culture.

The Baltimore-born actress does not shy away from challenges and keeps herself engaged in different routines. She was also one of the 100 most influential people in 2021, according to Time Magazine.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s Net Worth

Jada Pinkett Smith in Nutty Professor
Jada Pinkett Smith in The Nutty Professor | Credits: Universal Pictures

Accumulating all the abovementioned professions, Jada has amassed a net worth of over $50 million. This might seem pea-sized in front of Will Smith’s massive bank balance, but it still stands as a testament to her dedication and perseverance in the industry. Some of her most notable acting credits include A Different World, The Matrix franchise, and the popular drama Gotham.

With multiple streams of revenue, Jada has consolidated her place in the industry. She chose to not rely on a single field to make a name for herself and spread her wings across different formats and genres. She even started a band called Wicked Wisdom for which she was the lead singer. The band performed for various events and was quite popular back in the 2000s.

Revenue from Production House

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Jada Pinkett Smith produced African Queens: Njinga | Credits: Netflix

Jada established herself as a bonafide producer in Hollywood with her company Overbrook Entertainment. With more autonomy on which projects to fund and see to fruition, Jada chooses to work with ventures that will spark a conversation and influence the masses to talk about important topics.

Her credits as a producer include Hala and the Netflix documentary series African Queens: Njinga. Another series she produced and starred in was Hawthorne for which she reportedly made $150,000 per episode back in 2009-2011.

Business Ventures

Jada Pinkett Smith in a still from Woo
Jada Pinkett Smith in a still from Woo | Credits: New Line Cinema

Jada has invested in and founded brands that drive a cause she believes in. One of the brands she established, Hey Humans, works towards educating people about the waste created by the personal care industry and how they can minimize it with a little more effort. Hey Humans products are available at major retail stores like Target, Walgreens, and Amazon.

Participating in such ventures ensures Jada remains abreast of what’s happening in the current scenario while diversifying her portfolio of revenue. This way, she gets to enjoy working on various aspects without tiring out too soon.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s Real Estate Assets

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in a still from Ali
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith in a still from Ali | Credits: Columbia Pictures

More than brands and talk shows, Jada has a sizeable real estate portfolio albeit in tandem with her now separated husband Will. The couple invested $7.5 million towards a 100-acre property in the hills between Malibu and Calabasas, California. As the years went by, Jada and Will also bought pieces of land surrounding their property to make it sprawl over 150 acres of land.

Even though they wanted to sell it off in the past, the deal has not gone through yet. The couple still shares ownership of the land and the villa built on it. In today’s market conditions, the asset must be worth around $60 million.

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