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Jada Pinkett Smith
Actress, Talk-Show Host
Jada Pinkett Smith started as an actress, rocking our screens in "A Different World" and in iconic films like "Set It Off" and the Matrix series. But she's not just a silver screen siren -- she was the lead singer of the metal band Wicked Wisdom, turning heads with her eclectic talents. In recent years, she's taken over the talk show space, co-hosting the mega-hit "Red Table Talk." The Daytime Emmy Award-winning show, which ran for five seasons, taught the world about "entanglements" and gave Facebook Watch viewers candid conversations about personal topics. Pinkett Smith is also a fierce advocate for mental health and the well-being of women. Her memoir "Worthy," released on Oct. 17, provides readers insight into her life and the struggles of fame and marriage. The memoir, an ode to self-love, is just another reason why she's the star you can't help but respect.