Table of Biography
Jake Smollett is a prominent actor and cooking personality from the United States. Jake Smollett is recognized for his acting role as a child actor in the ABC comedy series “On Our Own,” which also had his siblings in major roles.
Early Life
Jake Smollett is a 34-year-old American citizen. On the 29th of July 1989, he was born in New York City, New York, the United States. According to the astrological chart, he has a birth sign of Leo and belongs to a mixed ethnicity (Ashkenazi Jewish, African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, and Irish).
He was born to his father Joel Smollett and Janet Smollett. Meanwhile, he grew up with his five siblings: Jussie, Jazz, Jurnee, Jocqui, and Jojo. Additionally, his family has a deep-rooted foundation in acting.
The Smollett siblings were all introduced to the entertainment industry when they were very young. Jake was a baby when he first appeared onscreen in a diaper commercial. The siblings are extremely close and frequently collaborate on their acting assignments.
Caption: Jake Smollett’s old family photo (Source: Instagram)
Jake Smollett – Education
However, only a few things are known related to his academic qualifications, and has never publicly spoken about it in front of the media and general. He might have earned his formal education from a local high school near New York City. However, further details about his education are yet a mystery.
Professional Career
Initially, Jake Smollett began his career as a diaper model. “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper” was his first scripted series role. He later appeared in the ABC sitcom “On Our Own” with his five brothers and sisters. Smollett also co-starred with his sister Jurnee Smollett as Samuel L. Jackson’s son in Kasi Lemmons’ critically acclaimed feature film “Eve’s Bayou.”
Caption: The poster of the ABC sitcom, On Our Own (Source: TV Insider)
He appeared in “The Middleman,” an ABC Family show. He played Noser, a character based on a comic book by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. In July 2009, the entire cast of The Middleman appeared on a panel at “Comic-Con.”
Along with his five siblings; Jojo Smollett, Jussie, Jocqui, and sisters Jazz and Jurnee, he appeared on Food Network to cook family-style meals every Saturday on “Smollett Eats.” He’s also appeared as a guest judge on Food Network’s hit show “Chopped Junior. Moreover, he appeared on The Rachael Ray Show with Rachael Ray for cooking segments throughout the 2017 season.
Net Worth 2024
Through his acting career, he has earned a huge sum of money. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated at around $17 million while his annual salary and income are under review.
Relationship Status
In terms of his romantic relationships, Jake Smollett is a very private person who does not discuss his dating life with the media and the general public. According to online sources, he is currently dating Grace Gibson. However, both of them have not made clear about their relationship. Furthermore, there isn’t much information available right now.
There are currently no rumors or scandals about his personal or professional life. He appears to be doing his best without causing harm to others and has been a straight person throughout his life, for which he has not been involved in any controversy.
Body Measurements
This handsome man stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 71 kg. Moreover, he has a pair of dark brown eyes with black hair color while his other body measurements are under review.
Social Media
On his Instagram page ‘@jakesmollett’ there are over 125k followers. Additionally, there are over 8k followers on his Twitter page ‘@JAKESMOLLETT’ and over 7.1k followers on his Facebook page. Similarly, he has a self-titled YouTube channel and there are over 3.28k subscribers on the channel.