Jaden Smith is a multifaceted individual, recognized for his acting talents in films such as The Pursuit of Happyness, The Karate Kid, and After Earth. Beyond his acting career, he is also a skilled dancer, songwriter, and rapper, having received an MTV award for his performance in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Jaden Smith shares a special bond with his father, Will Smith, having co-starred with him in both The Pursuit of Happyness and After Earth. Additionally, he and his siblings are dedicated youth ambassadors for Project Zambia, a charitable organization that provides support to Zambian children orphaned by AIDS, in partnership with Hasbro.
Born on July 8, 1998, in Malibu, California, Jaden Smith is the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. He is the older brother of Willow Smith, born on October 23, 2000, and the younger half-brother of Trey Smith. His maternal grandmother's family has Afro-Caribbean roots from Barbados and Jamaica, while his other grandparents' families are African-American.
Before gaining fame, Jaden Smith was involved in philanthropic efforts, helping Project Zambia and Hasbro care for children in Zambia whose parents had passed away due to AIDS. He made his film debut in 2006 with The Pursuit of Happyness, and along with his siblings, Willow and Trey, serves as a youth ambassador for Project Zambia, working alongside Hasbro to support children orphaned by AIDS in Africa.
Jaden Smith has co-starred with Jackie Chan in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid, directed by Harald Zwart, and has appeared in The Day the Earth Stood Still (2013) alongside Keanu Reeves. In May 2013, he starred alongside his father in After Earth, and it was announced that he would reprise his role in the sequel Karate Kid 2, set to be released in 2015.
In addition to his acting career, Jaden Smith has explored his musical talents, rapping alongside Canadian singer Justin Bieber in the song "Never Say Never" and releasing his first mixtape, The Cool Cafe, on October 1, 2012. He has also started his own clothing/lifestyle brand, MSFTSrep, and collaborated with Korean designer Choi Bum Suk to create a pop-up store.
Jaden Smith has been in a relationship with Instagram star Sarah Snyder since 2015, having previously dated Kylie Jenner.
