Jocqui Smollett is a celebrity actor and producer, who has come into the limelight for various roles like Amanda’s Return in 2009, On Our Own in 1994, and Pitch This in 2009. Jocqui has also gained the limelight because of her relationship with Jussie Smollett, his older brother.
Jocqui’s brother began a career as a singer and actor in the 1990s and over the years, he has attracted fame and brought the limelight to his close family members.
Why is Jocqui Smollett Famous?
Jocqui Smollett is a celebrity actor and producer, who has come into the limelight because of his career. He is the brother to Jussie Smollett, a famous actor and singer who began a career in the limelight during his early years.
Jussie Smollett has brought the limelight to his family members including his brother Jocqui. There is insufficient information regarding Jocqui considering that he has not built such a famous career as his brother.
Jocqui’s two siblings Jurnee and Jake Smollett have also established their presence on the media as actors. Jocqui has learned from his siblings, and he is on his way to establishing a successful career like them.
Siblings
Jocqui’s siblings are established people who have built their presence in the limelight. His brother Jussie was born on June 21 1982 and he is a famous actor and singer. Jussie began his career as a model in New York, and he transitioned into an actor and singer.
Jussie was born in Santa Rosa, California to Joel and Janet Smollett. His father is Jewish while his mother is African American. He spent his childhood years in New York and graduated from Paramus Catholic High School, in Paramus, New Jersey. At the age of 19, Jussie revealed to his parents that he was gay.
Jurnee Diana Smollett is the other sibling to Jocqui, and she is an actress. Jurnee also began her career as a child actor and she has continued to feature on television shows and films, making a name for himself.
Jake Smollett is another celebrity brother to Jocqui. He is Jocqui’s elder sibling by three years, and he has found his way into the limelight because of acting. Jake began acting as a child diaper model and he went on to stare in the ABC sitcom On Our Own alongside his sisters and brothers.
Jocqui has two other siblings who have not established successful careers as actors and actresses. The two siblings have chosen a quiet life, making it hard to tell what career they are pursuing.
Career
Jocqui Smollett describes himself as an actor and producer. He started acting as a toddler when he appeared alongside his five siblings in On Our Own in 1994. After that, he appeared on Amanda’s Return and Pitch This in 2009.
Jocqui continues to build his presence as an actor and producer. Considering that his siblings have created strong careers out of hard work, he is on the right track to becoming one of the biggest names in the entertainment sector.