---
name: "Jada Pinkett Smith"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jada-pinkett-smith"
fi1m_id: "jada-pinkett-smith"
imdb_id: "nm0000586"
tmdb_id: 9575
wikidata_id: "Q228787"
roles: ["Actor","Producer"]
born: "18 September 1971"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 12
average_fi1m_score: 67
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 10
updated: "2026-10-23T20:57:07.432962+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Jada Pinkett Smith

## Identity

Jada Pinkett Smith

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jada-pinkett-smith
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jada-pinkett-smith
- **IMDb ID:** nm0000586
- **TMDB ID:** 9575
- **Wikidata ID:** Q228787
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jada_Pinkett_Smith, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q228787, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000586/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9575

Actor and producer. Born 18 September 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Producer
- **Born:** 18 September 1971, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- **Active:** 1993–present
- **Also known as:** Jada Pinkett, Jada Smith, Jada Koren Pinkett Smith
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 12: 10 acting, 2 producing
- **Frequently works with:** [Ben Stiller](https://film.one/person/ben-stiller.md), [Carrie-Anne Moss](https://film.one/person/carrie-anne-moss.md), [Chris Rock](https://film.one/person/chris-rock.md), [David Schwimmer](https://film.one/person/david-schwimmer.md), [Eric Darnell](https://film.one/person/eric-darnell.md), [Keanu Reeves](https://film.one/person/keanu-reeves.md), [Lana Wachowski](https://film.one/person/lana-wachowski.md), [Mireille Soria](https://film.one/person/mireille-soria.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 67, as actor, over 10 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 78 (2), 2000s 64 (6), 2010s 54 (2), 2020s 67 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 67 to 65 across 10 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 7 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 10 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Adventure 6, Thriller 4, Action 3, Animation 3, Comedy 3, Drama 3
- **Screen time:** 20 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $3,721m across 10 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jada_Pinkett_Smith, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q228787, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000586/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/9575

## Streaming the US now

- **The Roku Channel:** [*Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa*](https://film.one/film/madagascar-escape-2-africa.md) (62), [*Madagascar*](https://film.one/film/madagascar.md) (60)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Matrix Reloaded*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md) (60), [*The Matrix Revolutions*](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md) (46)
- **Paramount+:** [*Collateral*](https://film.one/film/collateral.md) (85)
- **Tubi:** [*Menace II Society*](https://film.one/film/menace-ii-society.md) (82)
- **Hulu:** [*Scream 2*](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md) (74)
- **HBO Max:** [*Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted*](https://film.one/film/madagascar-3-europes-most-wanted.md) (71)
- **Netflix:** [*Ali*](https://film.one/film/ali.md) (68)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Jada Pinkett Smith

> Jada Pinkett Smith is persuasive as resilient women, strongest when the writing gives her more to do than stand firm. Her grounded comic timing is a good reason not to stop at the tough roles.

As crime boss Fish Mooney in *Gotham* (2014–2017), Jada Pinkett Smith makes being in charge look enjoyable. She brings gusto to the villainy, and we can see the appeal of casting her whenever someone needs to take control. We value her more when a role asks for something beyond toughness.

*Menace II Society* (1993), her feature debut as Ronnie, provides a harsher setting for that side of her work. Allen and Albert Hughes make a forceful crime drama, with Tyrin Turner and Larenz Tate giving us reasons to care about young men accustomed to violence. We were upset by how ordinary that violence had become to them. The relentless pace sometimes leaves the performances too little room, a real loss in a film whose actors give it so much. It remains a strong starting point, provided an unrelenting crime drama is what the evening calls for.

The mid-1990s made clearer how much else she could do. Opposite Eddie Murphy in *The Nutty Professor* (1996), her grounded playing and comic timing are useful assets in a broad comedy. *Set It Off* (1996) gives her an ensemble heist drama and a role involving personal crisis. We favour the combination of resilience and emotional depth there over the pleasure of watching her take charge.

*The Matrix Reloaded* (2003) took her into franchise action as Niobe, but *Collateral* (2004) is our firmer recommendation. Michael Mann casts her as Annie Farrell in a supporting part within a thriller that gives Jamie Foxx as much room as Tom Cruise. The film’s night photography deserves attention, but the performances matter just as much to its tension. The later action is more conventional, a reservation that need not stop anyone beginning with this collaboration.

The predictable storytelling of *Hawthorne* (2009–2011) is a limitation that forceful casting cannot fix. Fish Mooney at least gives her appetite for authority a clear use. Her later return to ensemble comedy as Lisa Cooper in *Girls Trip* (2017) keeps another strength in play. Start with *Collateral*, then try *The Nutty Professor* before deciding that toughness is the whole story.

## Biography

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress. She made her feature film debut playing Ronnie in *Menace II Society* (1993).

She has appeared in films including *Set It Off* (1996), *Scream 2* (1997), *Collateral* (2004) and the *Matrix* sequels as Niobe (2003). Pinkett Smith voiced Gloria in the *Madagascar* animated films (2005–2012). She began her career with television roles, including on *A Different World*. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she trained at the Baltimore School of the Arts and the North Carolina School of the Arts.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, biography.com, blackpast.org.*

## On Fi1m (12)

### Performed in (10) — the average rests on these

- *The Matrix Resurrections* (2021), Fi1m 66, as Niobe — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-resurrections.md)
- *Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted* (2012), Fi1m 71, as Gloria (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar-3-europes-most-wanted.md)
- *Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa* (2008), Fi1m 62, as Gloria (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar-escape-2-africa.md)
- *Madagascar* (2005), Fi1m 60, as Gloria (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar.md)
- *Collateral* (2004), Fi1m 85, as Annie Farrell — [page](https://film.one/film/collateral.md)
- *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), Fi1m 60, as Niobe — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md)
- *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), Fi1m 46, as Niobe — [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md)
- *Ali* (2001), Fi1m 68, as Sonji Roi — [page](https://film.one/film/ali.md)
- *Scream 2* (1997), Fi1m 74, as Maureen — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md)
- *Menace II Society* (1993), Fi1m 82, as Ronnie — [page](https://film.one/film/menace-ii-society.md)

### Produced (2)

- *King Richard* (2021), Fi1m 68, Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/king-richard.md)
- *After Earth* (2013), Fi1m 38, Producer — [page](https://film.one/film/after-earth.md)

## Complete filmography (66)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Queen Cleopatra* (2023), series, Executive Producer
- *African Queens: Njinga* (2023), series, as Narrator (voice) · Executive Producer
- *The Matrix Resurrections* (2021), as Niobe — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-resurrections.md)
- *King Richard* (2021), Executive Producer — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/king-richard.md)
- *The Equalizer* (2021), series, as Jessie Cook
- *Cops and Robbers* (2020), Executive Producer
- *Life in a Year* (2020), Executive Producer
- *Charm City Kings* (2020), Executive Producer
- *Hala* (2019), Executive Producer
- *Angel Has Fallen* (2019), as Agent Thompson
- *Sprinter* (2019), Executive Producer
- *Kelly Talk* (2019), Actor
- *Girls Trip* (2017), as Lisa Cooper
- *Bad Moms* (2016), as Stacy
- *Magic Mike XXL* (2015), as Rome
- *Annie* (2014), Producer
- *Gotham* (2014), series, as Fish Mooney
- *After Earth* (2013), Producer — Fi1m 38, [page](https://film.one/film/after-earth.md)
- *Madly Madagascar* (2013), as Gloria (voice)
- *Dreamworks: Holiday Classics* (2012), as Gloria (voice)
- *Free Angela and All Political Prisoners* (2012), Executive Producer
- *Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted* (2012), as Gloria (voice) — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar-3-europes-most-wanted.md)
- *Men in Black 3* (2012), as Party Guest (uncredited) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-3.md)
- *The Karate Kid* (2010), Producer
- *Merry Madagascar* (2009), as Gloria (voice)
- *Hawthorne* (2009), series, as Christina Hawthorne · Producer
- *Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa* (2008), as Gloria (voice) — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar-escape-2-africa.md)
- *The Secret Life of Bees* (2008), Executive Producer
- *The Women* (2008), as Alex Fisher
- *The Human Contract* (2008), as Rita · Writer, Director
- *I Am Legend: Awakening - Story 2: Isolation* (2008), Author, Creative Consultant
- *I Am Legend Awakening* (2008), Writer
- *Oprah's Big Give* (2008), series, Actor
- *Reign Over Me* (2007), as Janeane Johnson
- *Madagascar* (2005), as Gloria (voice) — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/madagascar.md)
- *Collateral* (2004), as Annie Farrell — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/collateral.md)
- *The Matrix Revolutions* (2003), as Niobe — Fi1m 46, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-revolutions.md)
- *All of Us* (2003), series, Executive Producer, Creator
- *The Matrix Reloaded* (2003), as Niobe — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/the-matrix-reloaded.md)
- *Maniac Magee* (2003), as Adult Amanda
- *Ali* (2001), as Sonji Roi — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/ali.md)
- *Kingdom Come* (2001), as Charisse Slocumb
- *Welcome to Hollywood* (2000), as Jada Pinkett Smith
- *Bamboozled* (2000), as Sloan Hopkins
- *TRL* (1998), series, Actor
- *Return to Paradise* (1998), as M.J. Major
- *Woo* (1998), as Woo
- *Scream 2* (1997), as Maureen — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md)
- *Set It Off* (1996), as Stony
- *If These Walls Could Talk* (1996), as Patti
- *The Nutty Professor* (1996), as Carla Purty
- *Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight* (1995), as Jeryline
- *A Low Down Dirty Shame* (1994), as Peaches
- *Jason's Lyric* (1994), as Lyric
- *The Inkwell* (1994), as Lauren Kelly
- *Ellen* (1994), series, as Ellen Screen Test #3
- *Menace II Society* (1993), as Ronnie — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/menace-ii-society.md)
- *True Colors* (1990), series, as Beverly
- *Moe's World* (1990), Actor
- *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989), series, as Trish Andrews
- *A Different World* (1987), series, as Lena James
- *21 Jump Street* (1987), series, as Nicole
- *Redd Zone*, as Tia Magee · Producer
- *Untitled Holiday Comedy Project*, Actor
- *Girls Trip 2*, as Lisa Cooper
- *Almost*, series, Creator

## Gallery

- ![Jada Pinkett Smith](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-4736b708244e.jpg) Jada Pinkett Smith — Dominick D, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Jada_Pinkett_Smith_at_NY_PaleyFest_2014_for_Gotham.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Anne Therese Gallagher AO (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-4fcfda0478e6.png) Anne Therese Gallagher AO (2017) — Hannah Research 1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Anne_Therese_Gallagher_.png/1280px-Anne_Therese_Gallagher_.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Wicked Wisdom Performing At The Ozzfest 2005 Second Stage In West Palm Beach, FL](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-f8ae76aa3421.jpg) Wicked Wisdom Performing At The Ozzfest 2005 Second Stage In West Palm Beach, FL — Johnyc9 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Jada%27s_Band_Wicked_Wisdom_At_Ozzfest_2005_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Star of Set It Off, The Matrix Reloaded, Madagascar, A Different World, and of course Gotham. 3/23/2016.](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-6aaad22f314f.jpg) Star of Set It Off, The Matrix Reloaded, Madagascar, A Different World, and of course Gotham. 3/23/2016. — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/Jada_Pinkett_Smith_%2825499988124%29.jpg/1280px-Jada_Pinkett_Smith_%2825499988124%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jada Pinkett Smith](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-1b4a74a93255.jpg) Jada Pinkett Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Jada Pinkett Smith](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-c935eb1cb3d3.jpg) Jada Pinkett Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Jada Pinkett Smith](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-1fe8aefad28c.jpg) Jada Pinkett Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Star of Set It Off, The Matrix Reloaded, Madagascar, A Different World, and of course Gotham. 3/23/2016.](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-cc00bd2ad007.jpg) Star of Set It Off, The Matrix Reloaded, Madagascar, A Different World, and of course Gotham. 3/23/2016. — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Jada_Pinkett_Smith_%2825499988124%29_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Jada Pinkett At million women march 1997 Philadelphia October 25, 1997 (2018)](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-39d6743a92c5.jpg) Jada Pinkett At million women march 1997 Philadelphia October 25, 1997 (2018) — Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel  Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Jada_Pinkett_Smith_1997.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Jada Pinkett Smith](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-af961884b2cf.jpg) Jada Pinkett Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Jada Pinkett Smith](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-e8c2dff8a198.jpg) Jada Pinkett Smith — Image via TMDB
- ![Jada Pinkett Smith](https://film.one/media/person/83056/gallery-e951b9a7651a.jpg) Jada Pinkett Smith — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 3 won

- Time 100 2021: Time 100 (won)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series 2010: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (won), for *Hawthorne*
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work  – Children 2006: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work  – Children (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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