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Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith
By · June 15, 2009October 29, 2020
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The People’s Champ

Jada, who plays Chief Nurse Officer Christina Hawthorne on TNT’s new medical drama “HarthoRNe,” admits that she and her on-screen character both like to fight for the underdog.

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02
Leader of the New School

Hawthorne goes to bat for her staff and makes sure they don’t fall by the wayside.

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03
Up Close and Personal

Actor Michael Vartan and Jada Pinkett Smith speak onstage at the 2009 Turner Upfront at Hammerstein Ballroom on May 20 in New York City.

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04
If Looks Could Kill

Hawthorne gives Dr. Thomas Wakefield (Michael Vartan) a peculiar stare.

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05
Woman in Charge

Hawthorne listens intently to her coworker.

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06
Mother Knows Best

Jada says that Nurse Hawthorne’s parenting style is unconventional and doesn’t quite mirror her family life or parenting skills.

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07
Style & Grace

Jada says that those who think women like herself and First Lady Michelle Obama sacrifice too much for their families have a limited perspective and don’t understand that women are the glue to their family’s foundation.

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08
Leading Lady

Mrs. Pinkett Smith works hard behind and in front of the camera and recently made her directorial debut with the film, “The Human Contract.”

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09
Green With Envy

Bold and beautiful Pinkett Smith graces the May 2006 issue of ESSENCE

10
A Family Affair

Will celebrates his Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “The Pursuit of Happyness” with Jada and son and film costar, Jaden.

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11
Sweet Thang

Hollywood power couple Jada and Will Smith grace the December 2008 issue and share their secrets to love and happiness.

12
Cool & the Gang

The Smith clan with son, Jaden, and daughter Willow, bottom right, arrive at the premiere of “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.”

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13
Vision of Love

Jada admits that when folks talk about The First Family they say that her family shares a lot of the same qualities.

“The Obamas have put this on a worldwide level,” says Pinkett Smith. “I hope others will see them and be inspired and not that they are not the only image of this kind of Black family.”

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Sophisticated Lady

Despite her success as a mom, wife and actress, the diminutive diva admits that she sometimes loses her way.

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Power Couple

After more than ten years together, Will and Jada still only have eyes for each other at the premiere of “Kingdom Come.”

“Will and I try to walk the talk,” Pinkett Smith tells ESSENCE.com.

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