KJ Smith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
KJ Smith-Black
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Khaneshia JaNea Smith
6 May 1985 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
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| Education | Florida State University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Skyh Black
(m. 2023) |
KJ Smith (born Khaneshia JaNea Smith on May 6, 1985) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the character Andrea "Andi" Barnes in the popular TV show Sistas.
Early Life and Education
KJ Smith was born in Tallahassee, Florida. During high school, she was very active in sports as a cheerleader and a softball player.
After high school, she went to Florida State University. There, she studied Business Marketing and earned her bachelor's degree. She later studied journalism at Florida A&M University.
Acting Career
Smith started her acting career in 2009. At first, she appeared in short films and had small roles in TV shows. She was a guest star on many popular comedies and dramas.
Some of the shows she appeared on include It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Black-ish, and NCIS: Los Angeles. She also had a role in the TV movie Whitney about the singer Whitney Houston.
Major Roles
A big step in her career was a recurring role in the drama series Queen Sugar. She also appeared in other shows like Dynasty and The Fosters.
From 2019 to 2021, Smith was a main character in the drama series The Family Business.
Breakthrough Role
In 2019, Smith got her most famous role as Andrea "Andi" Barnes in the BET show Sistas. The show is a comedy-drama about a group of friends, and Smith plays one of the main characters.
She also played a recurring character in the second season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, a prequel series to the show Power.
Personal Life
Smith is married to Skyh Black, who is also an actor and was her co-star on Sistas. They got married in 2023. In May 2025, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.
