Actress, Producer & Author; Co-Host of "Red Table Talk"; Known for "The Matrix" Films & "Girls Trip"

Calabasas, CA, USA

Jada Pinkett Smith Biography

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, talk show host, businesswoman, and author whose career spans more than three decades in film, television, and music. Pinkett Smith gained early recognition on the sitcom "A Different World" and went on to appear in films including "Menace II Society," "The Nutty Professor," "Set It Off," and "Scream 2." She played key roles in "The Matrix Reloaded," "The Matrix Revolutions," and the animated "Madagascar" franchise. In the thriller "Collateral," Pinkett Smith portrayed a prosecutor, contributing to the film's narrative depth. She also appeared in the comedy "Girls Trip."

In television, Pinkett Smith starred in and co-produced the TNT series Hawthorne, portraying the chief nursing officer of a Richmond, Virginia, hospital, a role that earned her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. She appeared in the first season of Fox's Batman series "Gotham" as crime boss Fish Mooney. Pinkett Smith also launched a music career as the singer and songwriter for the metal band Wicked Wisdom. As an author, she published the children's book "Girls Hold Up This World," which reached number two on The New York Times Best Seller list.

Pinkett Smith is co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show "Red Table Talk," which received a Daytime Emmy Award. She co-hosted the program with her daughter, Willow, and her mother, Adrienne. The show attracted a large audience for its candid discussions on personal and social issues. Her influence was recognized by Time, which named her among the 100 most influential people in the world. Pinkett Smith has advocated for alopecia awareness, openly discussing her experience with the condition on "Red Table Talk" and using her platform to address health and beauty standards.

Pinkett Smith's memoir, "Worthy," explores her personal journey and includes a chapter on her experience with alopecia, aiming to reduce stigma around the condition. Her work as an actor, producer, entrepreneur, musician, host, author, and advocate has established her as a prominent figure in entertainment and public discourse, with a career defined by storytelling and openness.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Jada Pinkett Smith Speaking Topics

  • Hollywood: A Woman's World

  • Here's Lookin' at You Kid: Raising Children in Hollywood

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Jada Pinkett Smith Videos

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Jada Pinkett Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hollywood: A Woman's World, Here's Lookin' at You Kid: Raising Children in Hollywood and Being Black on the Silver Screen. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jada Pinkett Smith for your event is $200,000 and above. Jada Pinkett Smith generally travels from Calabasas, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jurnee Smollett, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janet Mock, John Legend and Amandla Stenberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jada Pinkett Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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