Janet Smollett – Joel Smollett’s Wife

Published Date 19th Feb. 2019, 13:56 pm Update Date: February 24th, 2019 02:45 pm

Quick Info

Birth Name:	Janet Smollett
Birth Place:	New Orleans
Birth Sign:	Sagittarius
Spouse:	Late Joel Smollett
Ethnicity:	African-American
Eye Color:	Black
Hair Color:	Brown
Date of Birth:	27/11/1952
Age:	71 years old
Nationality:	American
Net Worth:	$250 thousand
Children:	Jussie Smollett, Jake Smollett, Jocqui Smollett, Jojo Smollett, Jurnee Smollett, and Jazz Smollett

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Janet Smollett was born on 27th November of 1952 in New Orleans. She was married to Joel Smollett Sr and has six children including Jussie Smollett, Jake Smollett, Jurnee Smollett, and Jazz Smollett.

Janet Smollett’s net worth is estimated to be $25o thousand. She lost her husband Joel Sr in 2015 and is now living with her celebrity kids.

Net Worth and Earnings

Janet Smollett’s net worth is estimated to be $250 thousand. She has earned all the wealth throughout her life from various works. Most of her income from the book incorporating her recipes.

Janet rose her fame after her children published the book The Family Table which includes her food recipes. The book costs $20.14 and you can purchase it from Amazon. The book contains recipes of mouth-watering cuisine with a blend of incredible culture. The Family Table book

The front page of The Family Table book which includes recipes of Janet Smollett. Picture source: Harper Collin’s Publisher.

Family And Relationship

Janet Smollett has tried to keep her parents away from the media limelight. However, in an interview, she mentioned that they are no more with her. She didn’t reveal how they passed away. She even didn’t reveal their identity and information about her siblings

Janet Smollett was married to Russian-Polish Joel Smollett. Joel Smollett was pursuing his carer in modeling. They together had six children, Jussie Smollett, Jake Smollett, Jocqui Smollett, Jojo Smollett, Jurnee Smollett, and Jazz Smollett. The Smollett family was starred in the TV series On Our Own.

Jazz Smollett family

Janet Smollett with her children Jussie Smollett, Jake Smollett, Jocqui Smollett, Jojo Smollett, Jurnee Smollett, and Jazz Smollett. Picture source: Essence.

Jojo Smollett is the first child of the house. Jake is an actor and has interest in Culinary. Talking about Jazz Smollett, she is also an actress/producer and married to Troy Warwell and has a daughter. Jurnee Smollett is also married to Josian bell and has a son. Jacqui Smollett is the youngest among six children. He is also an actor. Besides acting, he is a technologist and doubles up as D.J.

The couple was having a great time and relationship with their kids, but their relationship came to an end after the death of Joel. Janet lost her husband in 2015 at the age of 58, after his long battle with cancer. Joel was considered as King and Guardians Of the Smollett Family.

Joel Smolletwith wife and children

Joel Smollet and Janet Smollett with their children.

Controversies and Rumor

Janet Smollett has not been involved in any kind of rumors and controversies so far. She keeps her profile straight and cleaned; that’s why there is no record of her engaged in any kind of feuds.

Janet Smollett has also kept social media away from her life. However, she is seen on the Instagram picture of her children. Jake Smollett once posted the picture of his mother Janet dedicating her a happy world’s women day.