Biography
Who is Jaden Smith?
Early life and real name
Jaden Christopher Syre Smith was born on July 8, 1998, in Malibu, California. He grew up as the son of prominent actors Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. He has an older half-brother named Trey and a younger sister named Willow.
As a child, Jaden attended New Village Leadership Academy before his parents homeschooled him. Growing up with celebrity parents presented unique challenges, and he spent much of his youth handling the public eye while taking up skateboarding.
Acting career highlights
Jaden Smith made his major film debut in the 2006 drama The Pursuit of Happyness, starring alongside his father Will Smith. His performance earned him the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards.
He continued his acting career by co-starring in several high-profile films, including the science fiction remake The Day the Earth Stood Still in 2008 and the martial arts film The Karate Kid in 2010 alongside Jackie Chan. In 2013, he appeared again with his father in the film After Earth.
Music and recording projects
Jaden expanded his creative pursuits into music, first gaining widespread attention by rapping on Justin Bieber's 2010 single Never Say Never. The track achieved commercial success by peaking in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving quintuple platinum certification.
After releasing several mixtapes, including The Cool Cafe and CTV2, he spent three years working on his debut studio album. He signed with Roc Nation and Interscope Records to release his debut album Syre in 2017, which entered the Top 40 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Fashion and business ventures
Jaden has made significant waves in the fashion industry through his distinct style and collaborations. In 2016, he became the first male model to model womenswear for Louis Vuitton, wearing a skirt in a campaign aimed at challenging traditional gender norms and reducing bullying.
He established his own clothing brand called MSFTSrep, which draws aesthetic inspiration from gothic architecture and comic books. In September 2025, he was appointed Creative Director of Christian Louboutin, becoming the brand's first male creative director to shape collections across men's shoes and accessories.
Birthday and age
Jaden Smith was born on July 8, 1998, which makes Jaden 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Jaden shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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