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Thandie Newton's playdates with Jaden and Willow Smith

cbbauthor — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:50:47 +0000

Thandie Newton took advantage of the downtime on The Pursuit of Happyness set by escorting her on-screen son, Jaden Smith, 8, his sister Willow, 6, and her own daughter, Ripley, 6, on playdates around the Bay Area.

I’d take them to the park, or we would go around San Francisco or swimming at the hotel. I got to know Jaden as one of my kids’ friends.

While Jaden has followed his parents, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, into acting, Thandie doubts Ripley and her 2-year-old daughter Nico will do the same, although they love visiting their mother on set.

No way. No, no, no. Nico doesn’t have any concept of what’s going on, but Ripley loves coming to my little house on wheels – as we call my trailer. It’s always stocked up with stuff for her – Quavers, KitKats, Bedknobs and Broomsticks on DVD – and she loves to hang out there. She feels comfortable. But anything else, no. She’s got stuff to do. It’s cool for Jaden – he’s home-schooled so they can move around. Ripley’s not. She loves her school. She’s got things to do. And she doesn’t want to come with me and sit around for hours on end while they set up the lights.

Thandie and her husband, director Ol Parker, have been married for nine years.

Source: The Independent

CBB Exclusive: Jaden Smith at the Vanity Fair Oscar party

Natalie — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:50:11 +0000

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith is on a roll! Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s son, 8 1/2, starred with his dad in The Pursuit of Happyness, presented an award at the Oscars, and then hit the Vanity Fair Oscar party at Morton’s afterwards like a big boy! He even wore a suit that was designed just for him for the party. He wore a custom navy tuxedo, white shirt and blue striped silk tie from Best & Co.

Best & Co. is a children’s retailer founded by Susie Hilfiger with stores in Greenwich, Connecticut and NYC’s Bergdorf Goodman. Best & Co. offers clothing, accessories and gifts for infants and children through size 12. The boutiques and website showcase Susie’s timeless designs, as well as the finest American and European collections for children.

Photo: Patrick McMullen

Photo: WireImage

Will Smith and family at charity lunch

cbbauthor — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:56:51 +0000

Actor Will Smith, 38, met with Prince Trust beneficiary Chandrika Thomas at a charity lunch, prior to the UK premiere of his latest movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. He also brought along wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 35, and son Jaden, 8, who co-stars with his dad in the film. Jaden is just the most adorable little boy! Jada and Will also have daughter Willow, 6, while Will has son Willard "Trey", 14, with ex-wife Sheree Smith.

Source: Just Jared

Thanks to CBB reader Mary Beth.

Will and Jaden Smith on the cover of Entertainment Weekly

cbbauthor — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 01:38:13 +0000

Will Smith and son Jaden, 8, feature on the cover of Entertainment Weekly this week. The father and son pair are promoting their new film The Pursuit of Happyness. Click here to read the full article and see scans from the issue.

Source: Sammie323′s Effluvia and EW.com