Jussie Smollett Biography Net Worth Boyfriend Parents Siblings Is He Gay ?

Publish date: 2024-07-20

Jussie Smollett is a former child actor who made his acting debut in 1987. He started with advertising and then films. In 1992 he played Terry Hall in the comedy-drama film Mighty Ducks and as Adam in Rob Reiner’s 1994 film North, which also stars Elijah Woods.

In 2015, he received international attention acclaim and critical reviews for playing Jamal Lyon in Empire (Fox Drama Series) Smollett played Ricks in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi film Alien: Bund and as Langston Hughes in Marshall.

Smollett was born in Santa Rosa, California on 21. June 1982. He is a graduate of Calabasas High School and Malibu High School. He began appearing in commercials as a child before making his film debut in the 1992 film The Mighty Ducks as Terry Hall. In 1994 he played Adam in Rob Reiner’s film North.

Between 1994 and 1995, he starred in an ABC sitcom On Your Own, alongside his real-life siblings. In 2012, he landed a starring role in LGBT comedy-drama Skinny, directed by Patrik-Ian Polk. Later that year he made a guest appearance on the romantic comedy series The Mindy Project.

In 2014, he starred in Fox drama series, Empire alongside Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Jussie Smollett portrayed the character of Jamal Lyon – a gay musician who struggled so much to gain his father’s approval and support. In the same year he starred in the TV series Revenge.

In 2015, Smollett appeared as a guest star on the TV show Underground alongside his younger sister Jurnee Smollett-Bell. The series aired in 2016.

Not many people know that Jessie is also a talented singer. In 2012 he released an EP album titled Poisoned Hearts Club and two years later he signed a deal with Columbia Records stating he will soon release an album under the records He co-wrote the songs “I Wanna Love You” and “You’re So Beautiful” on the Empire Album Season 1 Original Soundtrack .

In addition to being an actor and singer, Smollett is also a photographer and director. He was one of the executive directors for the 2016 romance film 90 Days. He was also executive producer of the 2015 short film Sacred Heart. Jussie Smollett has received multiple awards including the NAACP Image Awards

Who are his parents and siblings?

His parents are Janet and Joel Smollett. His father is Jewish of Russian and Polish descent and his mother is African American.

Jussie has five siblings; three brothers and two sisters. Two of his siblings, Jake and Jurnee, are also Hollywood stars. His other siblings are Jocqui, Jojo, and Jazz.

Is he gay? – Friend

Smollett came out as gay during an interview with Ellen DeGeneres in March 2015. The “Empire” actor later told Variety in another interview that he didn’t reveal his sexuality to Ellen to garner attention or get people’s attention on what what he does in his bedroom, but what he did let people understand that they are not alone. “That’s all,” he added.

In an interview with Out Magazine in 2016, Smollett further clarified his sexual orientation, stating that he considers himself a gay man, but that openness to love is more important than gender. Should he ever fall in love with a woman, he would love that woman foolishly. He also revealed that growing up, he had an interest in girls.

So who has the Empire actor dated or is currently dating? In 2017, the former child actor was rumored to be in a relationship with the African-American businessman and philanthropist, with Tawan Davis and Smollett partially confirming that claim, per Page Six. I used the word “in part” because it does confirm that it is not currently on the market but does not reveal with whom, so it is assumed that the claims are correct. Let’s hope he’ll give the supposed mystic a name soon.

He was previously linked to director Anthony Hemingway, Raven Symone and Michael Sam.

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How much is Jussie Smollett worth? – Assets (income and earnings)

The American actor, singer and photographer is worth around $500,000. His earnings come from his acting and singing career.

Height, weight and other facts

He stands at a height of 185 cm and weighs 79 kg. His body values ​​are chest – 109 cm, arms / biceps – 38 cm and waist – 84 cm.

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