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Home • Parenting

Celeb Moms: Jada Pinkett Smith and Her Kids

Jada Pinkett Smith and Her Children
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Cool Crew

Jada, Jaden, and Willow always turn heads when they are out together. Their eclectic and expressive style is truly unique.

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Number One Fan

Jada and Jaden stand alongside First Lady Michelle Obama to cheer on Willow during her performance at the White House Easter Egg Roll. Notice mom holding up a “W” for her daughter. Awwww!

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All for you

Like most good mothers, Jada has made sacrifices for her kids. She recently admitted to putting her own career on hold to help her children achieve their dreams.

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Strong Foundation

On her family structure, Jada said in a recent interview: “You have a mother. You have a father. Father is protective. Mother is the teacher.” She describes her family as just “regular.”

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Lucky Little Lady

Willow is lucky that she gets to fly around the world with her fabulous mom. Here, the 10-year-old attends Milan Fashion Week with mom and supermodel Naomi Campbell.

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Front Row Divas

“[Willow] is simply being creative. I’m not worried about her growing up too soon,” said Jada of her superstar daughter, Willow.

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Managing Mom

Willow’s budding career as a singer has been with the help of her mom and manager Jada. “It’s interesting when you put your children out in front of the world. You just hope and pray that people will appreciate them as much as you do,” Jada said in a recent interview.

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The City of Lights

Jada and Willow leave a photo shoot together in Paris. Willow has become a trendsetter just like her fashionable mom.

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I am Not My Hair

Jada approved when Willow wanted to wear a half-shaven hairstyle, but people accused her look of being “too grown.” Willow’s stylist spoke out saying, “If your child is a forward-thinker, you should guide her instead of smothering her.”

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Walk on the Wild Side

Willow clearly takes her fashion cues from her chic mom, sporting animal print that matches Jada’s handbag. Cute!

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Dream a Little Dream

Jada says parenting is also about nurturing your children’s dreams.

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Stay Grounded

“I tell them, ‘Every time you go out into the world, you are leaving an impression of yourself and this family with other people. What impression do you want to leave?’” Jada said in an interview.

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My Little Girl

Jada says she always encourages Willow to focus on her own personal strength. “As long as you compete with you and stay on the track that you want to be on, you’re going to be okay,” she adds.

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Family Support

Jada and Willow attend ‘The Karate Kid’ premiere in Madrid, Spain. Jaden played the lead role in the film and the family showed their support around the world.

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Love and Respect

“Staying out of kids’ space can teach them to be responsible for their own decisions and mistakes,” Jada told Cookie Magazine. “We have to give them some freedom to be who they are.”

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Close Knit

Jada takes her role as a mom seriously and always wants what’s best for her kids.

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A Mother’s Love

Jada walks the red carpet hand in hand with a young Willow Smith.

Celeb Moms: Jada Pinkett Smith and Her Kids