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Jussie Smollett Untold Stories and Net Worth

True Stories and Facts about Jussie Smollett

Age: 35 years 8 months
Birth Date: June 21, 1983
Horoscope: Cancer
Birth Place: Santa Rosa, California, United States
Father’s Name: Joel Smollett
Mother’s Name: Janet Smollett
Profession: Actor
Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.85m)
Salary: N/A
Net Worth: $500 thousand
Ethnicity: Mixed (Ashkenazi Jewish, African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, and Irish)
Nationality: American
Weight: 79 Kg
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown

Who is Jussie Smollett?

Jussie Smollett was born as an American professioanal actor, singer, and photographer. He portrays the role of musician Jamal Lyon in the Fox music-industry primetime TV drama ‘Empire’. Additionally, he has also appeared in Ridley Scott’s science fiction film ‘Alien: Covenant’ as Ricks.

Jussie Smollett’s Early Life, Childhood, and Education

Smollett was born in Santa Rosa, California on June 21, 1983, to parents Janet and Joel Smollett. Additionally, he has three brothers and two sisters: Jake, Jocqui, Jojo, Jurnee, and Jazz, several of whom are also actors.

He began acting since his childhood years. He is of American nationality. Furthermore, he belongs to a mixed ethnic background of Ashkenazi Jewish, African-American, Native American, Louisiana Creole, and Irish.

jussiesmollett Mother:
I promised Mommy 16 years ago I’d take her on a trip to London, just she and I, when I got a lil somethin somethin to stand on. Grateful the universe allowed it. Even more grateful for this woman. It’s not a 10th of what she deserves. Just grateful man. Next trip she says is Ghana. ?? So until next time. One love? #MyQueen

Talking about his education, there is no detailed information regarding the educational background of Smollett at present.

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Jussie Smollett’s Career, Salary and Net Worth

Smollett initially began his acting career as a child, co-starring in the films ‘The Mighty Ducks’ and Rob Reiner’s ‘North’. Additionally, from 1994–95, he starred alongside his five real-life siblings in the short-lived ABC sitcom ‘On Our Own’. In 2012, he played the leading role in the LGBT-themed comedy-drama ‘The Skinny’.

Furthermore, he later guest-starred on ‘The Mindy Project’ and ‘Revenge’. All in all, he has more than 20 credits as an actor. Some other movies and television series that he has appeared in are ‘Star’, ‘Marshall’, ‘Underground’, ‘Ask Me Anything’, ‘North’, and ‘Coach’ among others.

Apart from his acting career, Smollett is also a singer-songwriter. He released an EP album, ‘The Poisoned Hearts Club’ in 2012. In February 2015, he confirmed that he had signed a recording contract with Columbia Records and would be releasing an album in the future.

Smollett has 11 wins and 11 nominations for various awards to his name. He won the African Movie Academy Awards in 2017 for ‘90 Days’. Additionally, he has garnered nominations for various awards including BET Awards, GMS Award, Image Award, Teen Choice Award, and Young Artist Award. Similarly, he has won several awards including Visionary Award, Image Award, GMS Award, Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, and others.

Smollett has not revealed his current salary. However, he has an estimated net worth of around $ 500 thousand.

jussiesmollett
Had press all day today in nyc and ran into my Queen @mariahcarey ??? (i actually ran out of an interview with @claycane when i saw her??‍) i love her so much. Ps all new @empirefox tonight! Gonna be bomb.

Jussie Smollett’s Rumors and Controversy

Smollett became part of a controversy after he released a provocative surprise video taking aim at the Donald Trump’s administration during 2017. There was a rumor going on that suggested Smollett might be leaving the show ‘Empire’. Currently, there are no rumors concerning him and his career.

Jussie was hospitalized after 2 masked men brutally attacked Jussie in Chicago’s Streeterville on 29th January 2019. The incident is under investigation and according to police, they “hit him in the face, poured bleach on him and put a rope around his neck.”

Jussie Smollett’s Body Measurements

Talking about his body measurement, Smollett has a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m). Additionally, he weighs around 79 kg or 174 lbs. Furthermore, his hair color and eye color is dark brown.

His chest, arms, and waist size is 43-15-33 inches and his shoe size is unknown.

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Jussie Smollett Social Media Profile

Smollett is active over the social media. He has a huge number of followers on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter as well as Instagram. He has more than 1.3M followers on Twitter. In addition, he has more than 4.4M followers on Instagram. Similarly, his Facebook page has more than 496k followers.

 

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