Jaden Smith facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jaden Smith
Smith at Web Summit in 2019
Born	Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (1998-07-08) July 8, 1998 (age 26) Malibu, California, U.S.
Occupation	Rapper singer songwriter actor dancer
Years active	2002–present
Parents	Will Smith (father) Jada Pinkett Smith (mother)
Relatives	Willow Smith (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Alternative hip hop emo rap
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Columbia Roc Nation MSFTSMusic gamma. Three Six Zero
Associated acts	Willow Justin Bieber Childish Gambino Tyler, the Creator ASAP Rocky Kid Cudi Raury

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998) is an American rapper and actor. He is the son of famous actors Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith. Jaden has won many awards for his work, including a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Movie Award, and a Young Artist Award. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award.

Jaden Smith first appeared in a movie with his father, Will Smith, in the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness. They also starred together in the 2013 movie After Earth. Jaden also acted in remakes like The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) with Keanu Reeves, and The Karate Kid (2010) with Jackie Chan. After a short break, he returned to acting in 2016 in the Netflix series The Get Down. He also did voice acting for the anime series Neo Yokio.

As a musician, Jaden first sang on Justin Bieber's song "Never Say Never" in 2010. This song was part of The Karate Kid soundtrack and became very popular, selling millions of copies. He has released several mixtapes, like CTV2 (2014). In 2017, he released his first studio album, Syre, which was very successful. His other albums, Erys (2019) and CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 (2020), also did well on the music charts. In 2022, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for his work on Justin Bieber's album Justice.

Early Life and Family

Jaden Smith was born on July 8, 1998, in Malibu, California. His parents are the well-known actors Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. He has an older half-brother named Trey and a younger sister named Willow Smith. Jaden was homeschooled by his parents.

Because his parents were famous and he started acting at a young age, Jaden has talked about how it was sometimes hard to have a "normal" childhood. He also enjoys skateboarding. Jaden and his siblings have helped with Project Zambi, which supports children in Zambia who have lost their parents to AIDS.

Acting Career

Jaden Smith in 2010

Jaden's first big movie role was in 2006 in The Pursuit of Happyness. He played Christopher, the son of his real-life father Will Smith's character. He won an MTV Movie Award for this role. In 2008, he appeared in the science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still.

In 2010, Jaden starred with Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid, a remake of the classic 1984 film. In 2013, he and his father Will Smith played father and son again in the movie After Earth.

After a break to focus on his music, Jaden returned to acting in 2017. He starred in the Netflix series The Get Down. He also did voice acting for Neo Yokio and appeared as himself in Nashville. Jaden explained that he took a break because he wanted roles that felt important to him. In 2018, he starred in the film Skate Kitchen, which is about skateboarding. In 2020, he acted with Cara Delevingne in the romantic drama Life in a Year.

Music Career

Jaden Smith performing in 2015

In 2010, Jaden Smith sang with Canadian pop star Justin Bieber on the song "Never Say Never". The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold many copies in the US.

Jaden released his first mixtape, The Cool Cafe, in 2012. He followed this with CTV2 in 2014.

He spent three years working on his first studio album, Syre, which came out in 2017. The album featured popular songs like "Fallen" and "Icon". Syre reached number 24 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

In 2019, Jaden released his second studio album, Erys, which reached number 12 on the Billboard 200. His third album, CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3, was released in 2020. This album included a song called "Falling for You" with his friend and frequent collaborator, Justin Bieber.

Musical Style and Inspirations

Jaden Smith gets inspiration from many artists, including Kid Cudi, Kanye West, and Kurt Cobain. He also looks up to his father, Will Smith. Jaden says his father started in music and then moved to movies, and he sees that as a guide for his own career. He admires his father as a person and uses his journey as a blueprint.

Other Projects

Jaden Smith is also known for his unique fashion sense. GQ magazine has called him a "superstar who has taken fashion to an entirely different level." He has said that Tyler the Creator, Batman, and Poseidon are his fashion inspirations. His own clothing brand, MSFTSrep, sells items like hoodies, T-shirts, and trousers. In 2013, he worked with a Korean designer, Choi Bum Suk, to create a special pop-up store for their clothing line.

In 2016, Jaden modeled in a campaign for the fashion brand Louis Vuitton, where he wore a skirt. He explained that he did this to help fight bullying. He hoped that in the future, kids who wear skirts to school would not be picked on. Jaden was the first male model to wear womenswear for Louis Vuitton. He also created a denim line with the brand G-Star in 2018.

Since he was 12 years old, Jaden has been involved with a spring water company called Just Water. This company aims to create affordable water filtration systems for communities in need. They also work on making building materials more environmentally friendly. Just Water officially launched in the UK in 2018.

Personal Life

Jaden Smith's father, Will Smith, once shared that Jaden wanted to live on his own when he turned 15. Will explained that he and Jada don't use strict punishments. Instead, they encourage their children to explain why they made certain choices.

In 2017, Jaden moved into his own home in Hidden Hills.

Jaden is a vegetarian. He even started a mobile restaurant that offers free vegan dinners to people experiencing homelessness. He later became a vegetarian again after a period where his health declined due to undiagnosed lactose intolerance and celiac disease.

Jaden is known for challenging traditional gender roles through his clothing choices. He often wears clothes that are seen as gender-fluid, including dresses and skirts. In a 2016 Vogue Korea photoshoot, he wore a black skirt and blue nail polish. He has publicly stated, "If I Wanna Wear A Dress, Then I Will, And That Will Set The New Wave..." He has said that he wears skirts to help make it easier for other kids to express themselves without being bullied.

In 2023, there were false rumors online that Jaden Smith had died. These were untrue and caused many fans to search for information about him.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Syre (2017)
• Erys (2019)
• CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 (2020)

Tours

Headlining Tours

• Vision Tour: A North American Journey (2018)

Co-headlining Tours

• Willow & Erys Tour (with Willow Smith) (2019)

Supporting Tours

• Fall Out Boy - Mania Tour (2017)
• J. Cole - KOD Tour (2018)
• Post Malone - Beerbongs & Bentleys Tour (2019)
• Tyler, the Creator - IGOR Tour (2019)
• Justin Bieber - Justice World Tour (2022)
• Kid Cudi - Insano World Tour (2024)

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Jaden Smith para niños