Jaden Smith gives a wink to the cameras while leaving the Calabasas Commons on Friday (September 2) in Calabasas, Calif.
The 18-year-old actor met up with longtime friend Mateo Arias for lunch at Sugarfish.
In his recent interview for Interview mag, Jaden opened up about his parents Will and Jada Pinkett Smith being his biggest role models.
My parents are definitely my biggest role models. And thats where me and Willow both pull all of our inspiration from to change the world, he shared.
Jaden added, It all comes from a concept of affecting the world in a positive way and leaving it better than it was than when we came. I feel like that enters into all types of different areas because there are so many different outlets that life has to offer for us. That goes into technology, into music. That goes into science, into spirituality, into education.
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: Jaden Smith and Will Smith attend the "Suicide Squad" World Premiere at The Beacon Theatre on August 1, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: Jaden Smith and Will Smith attend the "Suicide Squad" World Premiere at The Beacon Theatre on August 1, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Photo: Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images
The only thing dead about Norman Reedus is the title of the show he plays on. "The Walking Dead" star is the latest victim of a death hoax; rest assured Reedus is alive and well. Not many details are known about the hoax, but it did produce a Facebook tribute page. It seems everyone has caught on by now because at the time of publication, the page only had 108 likes.
The actor survived another death hoax earlier this year, in which it was reported that he died in a car crash in June.
Reedus is in good company. Click through the slideshow to read about other celebrity death hoaxes.
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The only thing dead about Norman Reedus is the title of the show he plays on. "The Walking Dead" star is the latest victim of a death hoax; rest assured Reedus is alive and well. Not many details are known
... more Photo: Matthew Welch/AMC, AMC Let this be a lesson as to why you should pay attention in English class.
A recent play on words led the World Wide Web to believe that Betty White had died, when in reality, she had... "dyed." As in, her hair.
A cheeky headline published by Empire News read that the actress had "Dyed Peacefully in Her Los Angeles Home." The article was actually referring to how the star supposedly had colored her hair at home for decades.
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Let this be a lesson as to why you should pay attention in English class.
A recent play on words led the World Wide Web to believe that Betty White had died, when in reality, she had... "dyed." As in, her hair. ... more
Add Subway spokesman Jared Fogle to the list of celebs whose fans mourned for no reason. Fogle gained fame years ago after he credited his massive weight loss to Subway sandwiches. #RIPSubwayJared was trending on Twitter on May 5. But Fogle tweeted he"s still breathing: "Every few months always odd to hear of my demise.. However, I am indeed alive and well ... thanks for all the concern. In NYC today." less Add Subway spokesman Jared Fogle to the list of celebs whose fans mourned for no reason. Fogle gained fame years ago after he credited his massive weight loss to Subway sandwiches. #RIPSubwayJared was trending ... more Photo: DAVID KADLUBOWSKI, AP
Wayne Knight is not dead, contrary to what the Internet might tell you. Several fake websites reported that he had died in a car crash.
Wayne Knight is not dead, contrary to what the Internet might tell you. Several fake websites reported that he had died in a car crash.
Photo: 2013 Jason LaVeris Bindi Irwin is not only alive, but she is looking very grown up at 14-year-old. A jumbled internet search earlier in 2013 had some believing she had died. Bindi Irwin is not only alive, but she is looking very grown up at 14-year-old. A jumbled internet search earlier in 2013 had some believing she had died. Photo: Don Arnold, WireImage
Megan Fox was the victim of a Twitter hoax when "RIP Megan Fox" trended around the world in early 2013.
Megan Fox was the victim of a Twitter hoax when "RIP Megan Fox" trended around the world in early 2013.
Photo: Steve Granitz, WireImage Photo: NBC NewsWire, NBCU Photo Bank Via Getty Images Possibly the most famous celebrity death hoax, pre-Internet days, was aimed at Paul McCartney. Theorists concluded that the cover photo of the Abbey Road album showed a funeral procession; Paul, the corpse, is barefoot and has his right foot extended instead of the left. less Possibly the most famous celebrity death hoax, pre-Internet days, was aimed at Paul McCartney. Theorists concluded that the cover photo of the Abbey Road album showed a funeral procession; Paul, the corpse, is ... more Photo: Apple/Capitol Vanilla Ice was said to have died in a car crash but he is alive and well. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR) Vanilla Ice was said to have died in a car crash but he is alive and well. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR) Taylor Lautner bit the Internet dust due to a supposed cocaine overdose and with three stripper witnesses on the scene. A Facebook page was even set up in his honor. Taylor Lautner bit the Internet dust due to a supposed cocaine overdose and with three stripper witnesses on the scene. A Facebook page was even set up in his honor. Photo: Summit Entertainment Al Gore"s fake death was Jose Canseco"s fault. The former baseball star tweeted: "al gore was a head of his time .i miss him rest in peace buddy hug for u" ... even though Gore is still alive. Al Gore"s fake death was Jose Canseco"s fault. The former baseball star tweeted: "al gore was a head of his time .i miss him rest in peace buddy hug for u" ... even though Gore is still alive. Photo: AP Actor and martial arts pro Jackie Chan was supposed to have "died" after suffering a heart attack. He had to post a message on his Facebook.com page to deny the claim, and even posted a recent picture. Actor and martial arts pro Jackie Chan was supposed to have "died" after suffering a heart attack. He had to post a message on his Facebook.com page to deny the claim, and even posted a recent picture. Photo: AFP/Getty Images Then there was this poor kid. Justin Bieber supposedly took a dirt nap after committing suicide. Oh and also, he"s part of the Illuminati. Then there was this poor kid. Justin Bieber supposedly took a dirt nap after committing suicide. Oh and also, he"s part of the Illuminati. Photo: Chronicle File Photo: Matt York, AP / HC Harry Potter"s magic didn"t help him. Daniel Radcliffe was supposedly stabbed in a bar brawl, according to one hoax. Harry Potter"s magic didn"t help him. Daniel Radcliffe was supposedly stabbed in a bar brawl, according to one hoax. Photo: Warner Bros. If you believed the hype right after the 2010 Grammys, you would think Lady Gaga had gone to meet her maker after a fatal car crash. If you believed the hype right after the 2010 Grammys, you would think Lady Gaga had gone to meet her maker after a fatal car crash. Photo: AP A fake CNN page announced that Johnny Depp had joined the choir invisible after a car crash outside of France. Naturally, the "body" was surrounded by liquor bottles. A fake CNN page announced that Johnny Depp had joined the choir invisible after a car crash outside of France. Naturally, the "body" was surrounded by liquor bottles. Photo: AP
Poor Bill Cosby didn"t get a dramatic fake death. According to the latest Internet hoax, he kicked the bucket while sitting in a chair.
Poor Bill Cosby didn"t get a dramatic fake death. According to the latest Internet hoax, he kicked the bucket while sitting in a chair.
Photo: DAP Bill Nye the Science Guy became Bill Nye the Dead Guy after news parody website the Onion reported that he"d died in a freak Vinegar/Baking-Soda Explosion. Funny but untrue. Bill Nye the Science Guy became Bill Nye the Dead Guy after news parody website the Onion reported that he"d died in a freak Vinegar/Baking-Soda Explosion. Funny but untrue. Photo: AP Jaden Smith "died", according to the internet, in a snowboarding accident. After a mix-up with snowboarder Jason Smith, the source was revealed to be none other than a fake news generator. Jaden Smith "died", according to the internet, in a snowboarding accident. After a mix-up with snowboarder Jason Smith, the source was revealed to be none other than a fake news generator. Photo: AFP/Getty Images Though his 15 minutes of fame died a long time ago, William Hung was supposed to have sprouted wings after OD"ing on heroin. The hoax also claims he left a suicide note that read: "I have no reason of living . . . my art which is my importance to the best everybody laugh to . . . I make end here . . . goodbye world of cruel." less Though his 15 minutes of fame died a long time ago, William Hung was supposed to have sprouted wings after OD"ing on heroin. The hoax also claims he left a suicide note that read: "I have no reason of living . ... more Photo: AP
Jaden Smith falls victim to another Internet death hoax
Death hoaxes are nothing new to celebrities or the Internet. Every once in a while a legitimate-looking article will pop up saying a big-name celebrity has died is some sort of bizarre or tragic accident.
Jaden Smith, Will Smith"s son, is the latest target. An article has started popping up on Facebook claiming that Smith committed suicide in late July. The headline sites legitimate sources like CNN, but when you click in, an ad pops up and leads you to a super sketchy site.
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This isn"t the first time Smith has been the target of a death hoax. Around 2012 or 2013 Smith was said to have died in a tragic snowboarding accident. Rest assured, he was alive then and is alive now.
The rumors have since been disproved, so we can all rest easy.
Jaden is one of many celebrities who have been victims of death hoaxes. Take a look through the gallery above to see who else the Internet claimed was dead at one time or another.
Will Smith Talks Jaden Smith Dressing in Women"s Clothes
Photo courtesy Louis Vuitton
Or, how to attend a fashion show and look like you walked straight off the runway.
Fri, 2016-06-03 16:02
Somewhere during his progression from child movie star to genderbending quasi-philosopher on social media, Jaden Smith became a style icon.
At this years Met Gala the 17-year-old turned heads with his sister, Willow, and at this weeks Louis Vuitton Cruise 2017 collection he was at it again, fitting in seamlessly to the shows setting at the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Smith stunned in a black and white look that included a skeletal-themed jacket over a white shirt atop sleek, layered black pants with white piping throughout. Metallic toe detail on Smiths black leather boots complimented his understated accessories, making him look like the definition of how one should let their style mature with age.
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Jaden Smithis expanding the definition of "menswear" for millions of millennials, but he"s not just a trendsetter, his gender fluidity is creating a profitable brand. Once upon a time, a young Black man wearing a dress was career suicide.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith"s son has turned a few eyebrow-raising Instagram pics into big business, according to The Wrap.The young star landed lucrative contracts with everyone from Louis Vuitton to Nicholas Ghesquiere.
Not only that, but his rejection of traditional gender roles isn"t costing him a thing in terms of popularity or Hollywood heat: Jaden is one of the most exciting rising stars in the business, according to many, and his exposure will skyrocket after the premiere of Baz Luhrmann"s new Netflix show The Get Down, in which he stars.
All in all, Jaden is expressing himself in a unique way for a someone as high profile as he is, and it"s only helping his career. How long before other young gender fluid stars follow suit? Or more affordable brands like H&M feature men modeling their womenswear and vice versa?
Though Jaden is by no means the first young man to experiment with gender, he is among the most high profile and could be at the forefront of something big.
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Just last month, Jaden Smith said his wardrobe is inspired by superheroes and that "if somebody is just wearing something for the blogs, that's really sad because they're not living for themselves."
And his latest fashion statement is keeping true to that mantra: The 16-year-old actor-rapper stepped out in what appeared to be a women's black dress paired over denim shorts in Calabasas, California, and also shared photos of his outfits on social media.
Smith, the son of Jada and Will Smith, took to Twitter Thursday to shoot down restrictive style rules.
That Moment When Your Wearing A Dress With No Pants And You Swerve Way To Hard.
Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) April 9, 2015
Smith has been vocal about his sartorial independence. Earlier in the week, he told fans he went to Topshop "to buy some girl clothes, I mean 'clothes.' "
On Saturday, he shared photos of the long, striped number.
Smith has been flexible in fashion for some time, though, introducing gender-neutral tunics and skirts into his 2013 line of clothes for his own label, MSFTSrep. But his threads stretch well beyond ladies wear. He donned an Iron Man costume to hang out with friend Kylie Jenner in May 2013, then wore a pristine white Batman suit to attend the lavish Italian wedding of Jenner's sister Kim Kardashian and Kanye West last May.
