The Truth About Will And Jada Pinkett Smith's Insanely Glamorous Life
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are a Hollywood institution. And because they are such prime examples of Tinsel Town royalty, you know they're living the good life, thanks in no small part to Will's seemingly ubiquitous presence in hit film after hit film. Can you believe Men in Black was released well over two decades ago? And that the franchise is still going all of these years later? Crazy.
That's not all, either. Even though Jada can't boast quite the same epic film resume that her husband does, she's found success in her series Red Table Talk, which is filmed at Chez Smith with members of the Smith family. Oh, and not to be outdone, the Smith-Pinkett kids are also killing it in their respective music careers, showing that talent truly runs in the genes of this insanely gifted family.
Of course, with both Will and Jada's combined runaway success, they have been able to build quite the empire for themselves and the kids, including Will's son from his previous marriage, Trey Smith. So what's it like being a member of this elite clan? Read on to learn all about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's insanely glamorous life.
Together, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's net worth is $400 million
As the Smith-Pinkett mythology goes, Will and Jada met on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, according to The Oprah Magazine. At the time, Pinkett was auditioning for the part of Smith's girlfriend, but was passed over because of her diminutive height. Um, how could they have missed the insane chemistry between the two of them?
But sparks had been destined to fly, and the famed duo got together not long after their fated first meeting. By 1997, they were married, sealing a romance that had been written into the stars — and that was destined to birth new stars into existence here on earth. Plus a whole lot of green, y'all.
Fast-forward many years later, and Will and Jada are living the high life, thanks in no small part to both of their million-dollar, high-profile work. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Smiths are worth a whopping $400 million combined – $350 million from Will and another $50 million from Jada. That means that not only are they rich, but they have enough wealth to pass down to their kids Trey, Jaden and Willow Smith, and even their future grandchildren. We're not in West Philadelphia anymore!
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's house is just jaw-dropping
Prepare to be jealous, you guys — the Smith family compound is truly the stuff of dreams. Tucked away in the hills of Malibu, the 25,000-square-foot mansion came to be thanks in no small part to the blood, sweat, and tears of the master woodworkers, smiths, and masons who built the sprawling abode. "Everything needed to be done by hand," Will explained in an interview with Architectural Digest. "We wanted to feel the love and labor that went into every piece of this place." And plenty of love and labor went into it.
The full specs of the most perfect, Santa-Fe-inspired home you could imagine are too numerous to list, but highlights include antique-carved panels and doors, custom-made bronze accents, retractable skylight windows, 19th century oak-paneled cabinets, stunning lake views, a meditation room, and a top-of-the-line recording studio. Dang, y'all!
The architecture of the Smith family compound reads like a love letter, too. "The idea was no dead ends," Will continued. "To create an infinite cycle that represented what Jada and I hoped for our love." That is just devastatingly sweet.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's retreat in... Woodland Hills?
Lest you think that Will and Jada would be content with owning only one property, you would, of course, be sorely mistaken. In 2010, a trust connected to the Smiths purchased a five bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom home in the Woodland Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles, according to an article in Variety. Just under eight miles from their massive Malibu compound, the property cost the couple a total of $910,000, and is 4,146 square feet. Hey, that's not too shabby!
So what are the deets of the property? The Mediterranean-style home sits on a 0.17-acre lot, and outside boasts a pool with a spa and an attached, two-car garage. Inside, the mini-mansion has double-height ceilings, wrought iron banisters, and not one, not two, but three fireplaces — you know, for the few weeks during the year when it would be cold enough to use them in Southern California.
While it's highly unlikely that Mr. and Mrs. Smith would vacate their Malibu compound and relocate to their home in Woodland Hills, it is likely that they purchased the home for either family or staff, or perhaps just as a real estate investment.
Will Smith's trailer is insanely deluxe
If you had to spend most of your life on a film set, wouldn't you do it in style if you could? Well, Will Smith certainly does, no question about it. The fresh prince can be found between takes lounging in his $2.5 million, two-story, 1,200 square foot trailer, which essentially transforms into a mobile mansion, according to a video published by House8. Seriously, you hit a button and it expands into a literal home away from home. And of course, the exterior is gold, with tinted windows to keep out both the sun and curious onlookers alike.
The inside of the portable Chez Smith is just as nice as the exterior, too. Downstairs, there are several lounging areas, and a custom-made kitchen that boasts granite counter tops and high-end full-sized appliances. There's also plenty of space for his wardrobe, and a swanky area where Will can have his makeup done. Upstairs, there's a full bathroom with custom finishes, including glass that turns opaque at the touch of a button. Finally, there's a top-of-the-line, 30-person screening room with multiple TVs — the motorhome boasts 14 televisions total — so Will can watch his latest shoots with the fam. Talk about deluxe!
This is where Will and Jaden Smith stayed in Philly
In 2012, both Will and Jaden headed up to Pennsylvania to begin filming for After Earth, a post-apocalyptic action and adventure film directed by M. Night Shyamalan. But they didn't slum it in a hotel, or camp out in the family trailer. Rather, the Smith men moved into a mansion with a $7.4 million price tag, according to Curbed. Honestly, that should surprise no one — that's just how they roll!
According to Zillow, the 10,719-square-foot residence was built in 1999, and has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Designed for both family living and formal entertaining, the home also has a chef's kitchen, a bar, a wine cellar, a fitness room, a game room, a movie theater, and several lounging areas. And when the father and son looked out of the windows, they had panoramic views of the famous Ardrossan Farm, the inspiration behind A Philadelphia Story.
Outside, the 10.5-acre property is lush and green, with elegant landscaping, plenty of terrace space, and a swimming pool to cool off in on those hot summer days. That's quite the fancy place to call home when you're away from home.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith made a sweet profit on their Hawaii homes
Although Will and Jada don't own property in Hawaii at the time of writing (that we know about), the residences that they previously held title to in the Aloha State were exceedingly posh, the kind of places you fantasize about running off to if you ever win the lottery.
One of their estates was a compound with four separate residences, according to Variety: a two-story main house with lava rock fireplaces, a carriage house, a guest house, and a half-bathroom studio. The tropical oasis, which used to belong to famed baller Kareem Abdul Jabbar, also has a tennis court, fruit trees, a 50-foot swimming pool, and a private trail to a seriously stunning beach. The Smiths sold the residence back in 2015 for $12 million, and walked away with a profit of $2 million — that surely made it easier to let go of the island paradise.
The Smiths sold their other Hawaiian estate back in 2011 for a cool $20 million. That modestly-sized home sits on seven acres of ocean-front property, and was purchased by the daughter of Dmitry Rybolovlev, a notorious Russian oligarch. So you know that place is gorgeous!
Jada Pinkett Smith drives a black Rolls Royce
Just as Will and Jada don't settle for mediocre real estate, they also don't mess around when it comes to getting around. Considering their immense wealth, there's no reason to compromise on anything, especially when it comes to cars — after all, they live in Los Angeles, where everyone has to suffer the traffic, even celebs. May as well do it in style then, right?
Thanks to a video published by TMZ, the world knows that Mrs. Smith rolls around town in a shiny black Rolls Royce. And according to Car and Driver, the cost of a new Rolls is at least $300,000, which is decidedly not cheap. It's also highly likely that Jada customized her ride with all of the bells and whistles, so who knows much extra change that added.
The other thing we learned about Jada is that she doesn't have to drive herself around. Rather, you can clearly see that her driver opened the door for her, and slid himself behind the steering wheel. So he's the one who'll have to fight the gridlock, albeit in one of the finest automobiles out there.
Will Smith: proud owner of a Maybach
Not to be outdone by his wife, Will Smith also cruises the streets of So Cal in total splendor. While he's rumored by multiple outlets to own a fleet of vehicles, including a Ford Mustang, a Mercedes GL 450, and a Cadillac Escalade ESV, the one we could confirm for certain was a Maybach, thanks to paparazzi shots published by X17.
If you've never heard of the Maybach company, you're not alone, as Maybach Motorenbau as an individual company is defunct. But the brand exists today in combination with Mercedes-Benz, according to their website. So if that's any indicator, you know you're dealing with a luxury vehicle. Unfortunately for Smith, it looks like he managed to get the door of his car stuck on the curb, causing a bit of damage. Fortunately, he can afford to have it fixed by the finest auto body shops out there.
Smith has owned other luxury cars in the past, according to a post on his Instagram page. "Took my Daddio for a cruise in my new whip," he wrote in the caption, referring to the fire engine-red Bentley he owned at the time. Fancy!
Part of the Philadelphia 76ers belongs to the Smiths
In April of 2016, a news story gained traction online that Will and Jada were majority owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, a basketball team in the NBA, according to The Washington Post. It was a believable story, and even reputable news outlets like Vibe magazine wrote about it, and shared it on social media. After all, that would be a very Will and Jada thing to do!
But as it turns out, that's not exactly what was going on, as the Smiths are not, in fact, majority stakeholders in the team. The rumor that they were was an April Fools' joke conjured up by the bloggers at The Sixer Sense, complete with a disclaimer at the bottom confirming that it was just a prank. Apparently some folks forgot to read the story all the way through.
Lest you think the Smiths are not glam enough to have ownership of a major sports team, think again. The couple do have a minority stake in the Sixers, which they purchased in 2011. That's why you see Will in the hype video they posted on Twitter. Shocked? Neither are we.
On the Smith family bucket list: World travel? Check!
Top-tier real estate? Check. Only the finest automobiles? Check. So what's left after you get the houses and the cars on lock? Why, world travel of course... ideally on someone else's dime — which is exactly what Will gets to do, thanks to his show Will Smith's Bucket List on Facebook Watch. How lucky can you get?
Among the amazing activities and places Mr. Smith experiences are race car driving in Abu Dhabi, swimming with sharks in The Bahamas, skydiving with Jada in Dubai, running a half marathon in Cuba, and dancing in a Bollywood dance sequence in Mumbai, India. Um, can we tag along in the luggage, Will?
For the veteran actor, these adventures are about more than just having a ball in exotic locales. "I've achieved everything I dreamed, and I know that fear of the unknown is keeping me from that divine wisdom," he mused in the promo video for the series. "Every time I confront this fear, I feel more free." So our boy is on a spiritual quest to see everything that the world has to offer. No, we're not completely jealous, why do you ask?
Smith family vacations look posh
Despite the fact that Will and Jada are constantly busy with films and television shows (in addition to jumping out of planes), they still make time to get away with the kids once in a while. Yes, the whole Smith clan managed to clear their calendars at the same time back in July of 2018, when they all embarked on a trip to the Amalfi Coast of Italy together, according to Florida Yacht Management.
Of course, the Smiths went about this vacation in the most decadent way possible, and chartered a 175-foot super-yacht named Mischief to bring them around on their adventure. It was upgraded and refitted the year before, too, so you know that the interior of the boat had to be beautifully furnished. Oh, to live such a life.
Will posted a cute video of the family going scuba diving on his Instagram page, something that was on his "parenting bucket list." Additionally, Trey posted a photo of himself hiking to an active volcano on his Instagram page. That's just wild, y'all.
It's good to be a Smith kid
When you're a Smith kid, you're not simply entitled to fancy yacht vacations or trips to the Middle East to jockey super swag race cars around the track. No, as a Smith descendant, you're also privy to being handed keys not just to your own car, but to your own pad as well.
Take Jaden, for example. The fresh prince junior moved out of mom and dad's place in 2016, and moved into a $4 million dollar home in the exclusive gated community of Hidden Hills in Los Angeles, according to an exclusive by the Daily Mail. The 6,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bathroom home is not a new acquisition for the Smiths — they acquired this property in 2003, and lived there while the Smith Compound was being built. But it became the place where Jaden hangs his hat, and has his friends over on the reg.
In addition to the fancy new digs, Jaden also motors around town in a Tesla X SUV, which starts at $85,000. Yes, it's good to be a Smith kid, indeed!
Just another day in the life of the Smiths!
To top it all off, the everyday life of the Smith clan makes everyone else's day look especially basic. While the rest of us are toiling away at our office jobs or working our side hustles, the Smiths are walking the red carpet together at the biggest Hollywood premieres out there. You can go along for the ride, thanks to one of the videos on Will's YouTube channel. It makes stopping by The Ellen DeGeneres Show look like an everyday errand!
That's not all, either. The family also banded together for Jaden's Coachella debut in April of 2019. For one, mom, dad, and sis all accompanied him to Palm Springs for the occasion, according to another video on Will's YouTube page. Additionally, both Willow and Will joined Jaden on stage for his set, which included him performing on top of a floating Tesla at one point. Just another day at the office, right?