Jaden Smith has built a career that stretches well beyond his childhood success in Hollywood. Born into the famous Smith family, he first gained attention as an actor before moving deeper into music, fashion and business. From The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid to albums such as Syre and Erys, his career has continued to evolve. Today, at 28, Smith is also making his mark in luxury fashion as Christian Louboutin’s first Men’s Creative Director.
Jaden Smith Quick Bio
| Category | Full Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jaden Christopher Syre Smith |
| Date of Birth | July 8, 1998 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Birthplace | Malibu, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor, rapper, singer, songwriter, fashion creative and entrepreneur |
| Years Active | 2002–present |
| Father | Will Smith |
| Mother | Jada Pinkett Smith |
| Sister | Willow Smith |
| Half-Brother | Trey Smith |
| Famous For | The Pursuit of Happyness, The Karate Kid, After Earth, music and fashion |
| Acting Debut | All of Us |
| Film Debut | The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) |
| Breakthrough Film | The Karate Kid (2010) |
| Other Notable Films | The Day the Earth Stood Still, After Earth, Skate Kitchen, Life in a Year, Entergalactic |
| Television Work | All of Us, The Get Down, Neo Yokio and other appearances |
| Music Debut | Collaborated with Justin Bieber on “Never Say Never” |
| First Studio Album | Syre (2017) |
| Second Studio Album | Erys (2019) |
| Third Studio Album | CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 (2020) |
| Other Music Projects | The Cool Cafe: Cool Tape Vol. 1, CTV2, The Sunset Tapes: A Cool Tape Story and other releases |
| Music Style | Alternative hip-hop, rap and experimental music |
| Fashion Brand | MSFTSrep |
| Business Venture | JUST Water |
| Luxury Fashion Role | Christian Louboutin Men’s Creative Director |
| Creative Direction Appointment | 2025 |
| First Louboutin Men’s Collection | Presented during Paris Fashion Week in January 2026 |
| Major Awards & Recognition | MTV Movie Award, Teen Choice Award, BET Award, Young Artist Award, NAACP Image Awards and Empire Award recognition |
| Grammy Recognition | Grammy Award nomination as a featured artist on Justin Bieber’s Justice |
| Education | New Village Leadership Academy; later homeschooled |
| Known Interests | Music, fashion, skateboarding, entrepreneurship and environmental initiatives |
| Estimated Net Worth | Approximately $8–10 million |
| Main Sources of Income | Acting, music, business ventures, fashion and creative partnerships |
| Family Background | Son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith |
| Career Highlight | Transitioned from child actor into an independent career spanning music, fashion and business |
| Current Career Direction | Music, fashion, creative direction, entrepreneurship and selected acting projects |
| Current Status | Active in entertainment, fashion and creative projects |
Jaden Smith Images
A Timeline Jaden Smith
| Year | Career & Life Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Born July 8, 1998, in Malibu, California. |
| 2003 | Began acting as a child with an appearance on All of Us. |
| 2006 | Made his major film debut in The Pursuit of Happyness, starring alongside his father, Will Smith. |
| 2008 | Appeared in The Day the Earth Stood Still and won a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor. |
| 2010 | Starred as Dre Parker in The Karate Kid with Jackie Chan and also collaborated with Justin Bieber on “Never Say Never.” |
| 2013 | Reunited with his father for After Earth. |
| 2016 | Joined the cast of Netflix’s The Get Down. |
| 2017 | Released his first studio album, Syre, marking a major step in his music career. |
| 2018 | Appeared in Skate Kitchen and continued developing his music and fashion work. |
| 2019 | Released his second studio album, Erys. |
| 2020 | Released CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 and appeared in Life in a Year. |
| 2022 | Received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year as a credited contributor to Justin Bieber’s Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe). |
| 2024 | Continued his music and fashion work, including a notable Met Gala appearance with his sister Willow. |
| 2025 | Appointed Christian Louboutin’s first Men’s Creative Director. |
| 2026 | Presented his first full Christian Louboutin men’s collection for Fall/Winter 2026. |
Jaden Smith Family
| Family Member | Relationship | Profession / Information |
|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | Father | Actor, rapper, producer |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | Mother | Actress, musician, producer |
| Trey Smith | Older half-brother | DJ and entertainer |
| Willow Smith | Younger sister | Singer, actress and musician |
| Jaden Smith | — | Actor, musician, fashion creative and entrepreneur |
Jaden Smith Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Breakthrough Performance | The Pursuit of Happyness | Won |
| 2007 | Critics Choice Awards | Best Young Actor | The Pursuit of Happyness | Nominated |
| 2009 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Won |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer Movie Star – Male | The Karate Kid | Nominated |
| 2011 | BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Jaden Smith | Won |
| 2011 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite On-Screen Team | The Karate Kid | Nominated |
| 2011 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon – Male | Jaden Smith | Nominated |
| 2013 | BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Jaden Smith | Nominated |
| 2014 | BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Jaden Smith | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Actor | After Earth | Won |
| 2014 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Screen Combo | After Earth | Won |
| 2017 | BET Awards | YoungStars Award | Jaden Smith | Nominated |
| 2022 | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year | Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) | Nominated |
Jaden Smith Dress & Collection
| Year / Event | Fashion Look | Style Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala | Gucci look | Black Gucci coat with distinctive red-and-white sleeve detailing. |
| 2018 Grammys | Contemporary streetwear | Oversized dark outerwear combined with graphic elements and accessories. |
| 2022 Emancipation Premiere | Printed tailored look | Black-and-white photographic print coat and matching trousers with white shirt and black tie. |
| 2024 Met Gala | Avant-garde tailoring | White-and-black Louis Vuitton look with dramatic tailoring and accessories. |
| 2025 Grammys | Experimental styling | Known for an elaborate sculptural headpiece and unconventional black ensemble. |
| 2025 Met Gala | Tailored black look | Black tailored suit, patterned shawl and distinctive wire headpiece. |
| 2026 Christian Louboutin | Creative direction | Developed his first full men’s collection as the brand’s first Men’s Creative Director. |
Jaden Smith Social Media
| Platform | Account / Presence |
|---|---|
| @c.syresmith | |
| X / Twitter | @jaden |
| YouTube | Jaden Smith |
| Social Media Following | His social presence has attracted millions of followers, with Models.com listing approximately 18.4 million across its social-media data. |
| Content Focus | Music, fashion, creative projects, personal ideas and professional announcements |
