It was around the time I saw Magic Mike XXL last year that I began to think we, as a society, might not be giving Jada Pinkett Smith her due. She drove home that point to me with a bravura trip through Paris fashion Week a few months ago, and because then, I’ve taken note whenever I see her pop up in our photo service. It seems like the rising profiles of Jaden and Willow have piqued the paparazzi’s interest in her lately, which implies my photo research turned up tons of recent shots of Jada looking great.
Not only that, but Jada is practically always carrying a beautiful bag, no matter where she is. Below, check out all the pieces we were able to spot in her certainly huge collection.
Balmain Clutch
For years, the fashion world didn’t give Jada her due, but once Willow and Jaden started to attract the industry’s attention, they seemed to realize Jada looks good in clothes essentially all the time. Thankfully for all of us, that implies plenty of pics of Jada in full fashion Week looks are forthcoming throughout this gallery, starting with this one.
Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch
$6,950 through Neiman Marcus
As you’ll see as we get going, Jada has some clear favorites when it concerns bags, no matter the occasion.
Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch
$1,550 through Neiman Marcus
For events, BV’s renowned Knot grasp is often among them.
Chanel classic Flap Bag
If there’s one thing that can be said about both Jada and her progeny, it’s that they can all pull off a capital-L Look.
Chanel Patent Flap Bag
There are so numerous shiny materials in this photo that my eyes don’t know where to go first.
Chanel Soft Flap Bag
On the other hand, you’ll be forgiven if your eyes go straight to the bulldog puppy in this photo and never leave him.
Chloé Faye Bag
$1,890 through Neiman Marcus
Time for another fashion Week look! this time it’s from Chloé’s many recent Paris show.
Givenchy Antigona Bag
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Jada tends to stick with solid-colored bags, but hey, a little leopard never hurt anybody.
Goyard Boeing Duffel
Jada travels a lot and she travels in style.
Goyard St. Louis Tote
I’m convinced that every well-known person has one of these totes stashed in a closet somewhere at the very least, and nothing anybody can say would convince me otherwise.
Hermès Birkin
I haven’t asked Jada personally, but I’m gonna go out on a limb here: the Birkin is her favorite bag.
Hermès Birkin
She has a number of them.
Hermès Birkin
And carries them frequently!
Hermès Birkin
She’s even brave enough to have a white one.
Hermès Bolide
Birkins aren’t the only Hermès bags she has, of course.
Hermès Crocodile Birkin
I, too, would like to be continuously swaddled in neutral knitwear and carrying a handbag that costs as much as a family car.
Hermès Crocodile Birkin
Had to include a second photo of this one, for apparent reasons.
Hermès Lizard Kelly Bag
If you doubted for some reason that Jada is an Hermès devotee, I think this lizard Kelly would be enough to convince you.
Hermès Ostrich Birkin
Did you think we were finished with the Birkins? We weren’t. (But we are now.)
Louis Vuitton W Bag
Jada’s child is now a Louis Vuitton campaign star, but Jada was a fan of the brand’s long before that.
Maison Margiela metal deal with Satchel
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Jada often carries this Margiela piece to travel.
Prada Crocodile Bag
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One of my favorite things about doing photo research on stars that have been well-known for a long time is you get some crazy old photos. this one was from Tom Cruise’s wedding to Katie Holmes in Rome.
Prada Satchel
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This look is an even bigger throwback.
Proenza Schouler Lunch Clutch
$785 through Proenza Schouler
If you stripped out the fashion choices from these photos, though, it’d be nearly impossible to tell if they were from 10 years ago or today. Jada barely ages.
Roger Vivier Boite de Nuit Clutch
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Her apparent dedication to the gym doesn’t hurt, I’m sure.
Valentino Rockstud consumer Tote
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You’ve probably already noticed, but if not, this Valentino bag helps put things in perspective: Jada is very, very petite.
Valentino Studded flower Tote
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Some short women worry they can’t pull off certain looks because they’re not model tall, but Jada has the presence to pull off essentially whatever.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Envelope Clutch
Compre Saint Laurent a través de Saks
Before we leave you, one much more throwback find.