Jojo Smollett – American Actor

Jojo Smollett was born on 28th August of 1977 in California. He is an American actor/producer famous for his work in City Of Hope and On Our Own.

Jojo Smollett’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Jojo was born to parents Joel Smollett and Janet Smollett. He grew up along with his siblings Jake Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett, and Jocqui Smollett.

Net Worth and Earnings

Jojo Smollett’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. He has earned all the fortune from his career as an actor and producer. Most of his earning come from acting.

Jojo Smollett made his acting debut through the movie the City Of Hope in 1991. Later, he landed his role in Roseanne. After that, he portrayed the character of Jimi Jerrico in On Our Own. In 2016 he worked as co-producer and made an appearance in food show Smollett Eats ran by his siblings.

According to PayScale, the average earnings of an American TV star is $50,249 per year. As Jojo has been working more than a decade in this field he probably earns at that range or even more.

Family and Relationship

Jojo Smollett was born as the eldest child of Joel Smollett and Janet Smollett. He belongs to Ashkenazi Jewish, African-American, Native America and Irish descent. As stated earlier, Jojo grew up with his siblings Jake Smollett, Jazz Smollett, Jussie Smollett, Jurnee Smollett, and Jocqui Smollett.

Jojo Smollett with mother and siblings. Picture source: Essence.

Talking about his siblings, Jojo’s brother Jake Smollett is an actor and has an interest in Culinary. Jake runs the cooking show Smollett Eats with his other siblings in which Jojo is a co-producer. His younger sister Jazz Smollett is actress/producer and is married to Troy Warwell, and they together have a daughter.

Jojo’s younger brother Jussie Smollett is also an actor and a singer. His younger sister Jurnee Smollett is also an actress and married to Josian Bell and has a child. The youngest brother, Jocqui is also an actor and a reputed Dj.

Joel Smollett, The father of Jojo Smollett, died in 2015 after fighting a long battle with cancer. Joel was considered as the King and Guardians of The Smollett Family. The death of Joel was a significant loss in the family. After the demise of Joel Smollett, Jojo’s mother Janet Smollett is residing with her children and encircled by the warmth of celebrity Kids.

Dating and Girlfriend

Jojo Smollett keeps his personal life very secret. Jojo hasn’t revealed whether he is married or single. He is possibly single and dating no else. However, he has been seen many times with a girl named Alex. He hasn’t revealed whether she is his wife, girlfriend or just a friend.

Jojo Smollett and Alex are often seen together. Picture source: Jocqui Smollett’s Instagram. 

Controversies and Rumors

Jojo Smollett keeps his profile very straight and clean. He has never been engaged in any discussions and rumors so far. He is doing his job in the best way without harming others; that’s why he has no record of being engaged in any kinds of feuds. However, his brother Jussie Smollett was alleged for performing a fake attack.

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