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Home • Fashion

Style File: Jada Pinkett Smith

By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Just Like a Star

Smith’s bronze lamé halter dress and strappy sandals at the Madagascar 3 premiere was a shining moment.

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Fiery in France

This bright beaded Versace gown with metal neckline was a bold move at the Cannes Film Festival Madagascar 3 premiere in France — and we loved it!

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Pleats Please

Jada’s best look yet was this glam Bill Blass see-through pleated gown at theMen In Black 3 premiere in New York. We’re sure this made Will proud.

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Stepford Style

Smith opted for another Versace stunner while in France. This time the actress wore a sophisticated yet sultry 1950’s selection with Ferragamo peep toe pumps.

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Dream Girl

This Alberta Ferretti seafoam green gown and gold cuff by Adeler Jewelry was absolutely dreamy and showed a softer side of Jada.

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Golden Child

Smith went for the gold in this Emilio Pucci mosaic-patterned strapless gown at Sean Penn’s Haiti Benefit Gala Dinner in France this year.

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Mint Mini Moment

Studs, pleats and one-shoulder — oh my! This mint Versace mini turned jada into a modern day Greek goddess.

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Pretty Princess

On The Today Show, Smith had the elegance of a dancer in this pleated prima ballerina-style dress and T-strap peep toe heels.

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Red Haute

At the Capri Sun “Super V” launch with The Moms, Smith showed just how sexy any mother can be. Here, she bares her toned body in a strapless fiery red Valentino romper.

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Tantalizing Tangerine

Sleek leopard on a floor-length gown showed Smith’s wild side at the New York Men In Black 3 premiere after party.

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Golden Girl

On the French television show Le Grand Journal, the actress sashayed across the stage in a golden, one-shouldered Roberto Cavalli dress and platform sandals.

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Life is Golden

We couldn’t help but flashback to another golden moment of Jada’s at the 2010 American Music Awards in L.A. wearing a stunning gold halter top and cascading hem. The actress was setting the trend for ever-so-popular high-low style early.

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Dapper Duo

Will and Jada took over the stage in style during Oprah’s farewell. Will, in a dapper three-piece suit and Jada in a simple crisp white dress and wedges.

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Motor Mom

Jada keeps it fly even on her casual days. Off the stage she toughens things up in a cool motorcycle jacket, jeans and biker boots.

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Silk Stunner

Smith heats things up in Miami in an ombré silk halter dress with a golden tan.

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Casual Cutie

Even while out-and-about in NYC, the actress is no short of fab. Her pop-colored top, khaki mini, cute sandals and killer croc bag is certified street chic.

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Casual & Confident

Another casual cute moment for Jada was back in 2008 at the premiere of Madagascar 2. The actress sported a black puff sleeved blazer, patterned pants and pumps — a cute everyday look.

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Talk That Talk

Smith sits pretty on Jimmy Kimmel Live in an off-white pussy bow blouse, matching shorts and dainty T-strap sandals.

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Polished Perfection

Another NYC sighting of Smith shows the petite diva nonchalantly looking fab in a white summer suit and hot pink peep toes. Love the look!

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Cover Girl

For more of her stunning style, check out Jada gracing the cover of ESSENCE Magazine’s September issue in a golden Bill Blass gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Style File: Jada Pinkett Smith