Who is Jennifer Schwalbach Smith?
Jennifer Schwalbach Smith is an American actress, podcast host, and news reporter, who’s worked for USA Today and MTV. However, she is probably best known as the wife of filmmaker Kevin Smith, and as Missy in Kevin Smith’s film “Jay and the Silent Bob Strike Back” (2001).
Jennifer Schwalbach Smith Biography: Age, Childhood, and Education
Jennifer Schwalbach was born on 7 April 1971 under the Aries zodiac sign, in New Ark, New Jersey USA. She hasn’t talked about her parents and siblings if she has any. Jennifer went to Coral Springs High School, after which she enrolled at Florida State University, however, she eventually earned her degree from the University of California, Los Angeles USA.
For almost 22 yrs, ur love has known no bounds when it comes to our Harley. U always exquisitely support our daughter's dreams with genuine belief in who she is. I thank u for setting her bar so high as to what a man should be. I love u husband,Happy Father's Day @ThatKevinSmith! pic.twitter.com/cODqPGxe7X
— Jennifer Schwalbach Smith (@JenSchwalbach) June 20, 2021
Career Beginnings
Following her graduation, Jennifer was hired by USA Today, and it was during her work there that she met her future husband, Kevin Smith; she interviewed him for an assignment, that sparked a romance between them. She then worked for a short time for MTV, but became more focused on her family, before later launching an acting career.
Acting Career
In 2001, Kevin cast Jennifer as Missy, one of the diamond robbers in the film “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”, co-starring himself, Jason Mewes, and Ben Affleck. She continued her career by appearing in Smith’s projects, including the romantic comedy-drama film “Jersey Girl”, starring Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler and Raquel Castro, then in the highly popular award-winning sequel of “Clerks”, simply entitled “Clerks II” in 2006.
Two years later, she appeared in the romantic comedy film “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”, with Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks and Craig Robinson in the lead roles.
Her next appearance was in the horror action-crime film “Red State” in 2011, while in 2014 she featured in the horror-comedy film “Tusk”, with Justin Long, Michael Parks, and Haley Joel Osment in the lead roles. Furthermore, in 2016, she appeared in the fantasy comedy film “Yoga Hosers”, which starred Johnny Depp, his daughter Lily-Rose Depp, and Harley Quinn, who is Jennifer and Kevin’s daughter. Her latest appearance was as Missy in the sequel “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” (2019).
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Podcast Host
In addition to her work as a reporter and actress, Jennifer has proven herself as a podcast host. Her first foray was as the co-host of “Plus One Per Diem”, however, the show was canceled in favor of the “SMod Co Smorning Show” aired on SModcast Internet Radio, and hosted on SModcast.com. Furthermore, in 2010 she launched her own podcast show with her husband, entitled “Plus One”.
Personal Life, Marriage, Children
When it comes to her personal life, Jennifer has been married to Kevin Smith since 25 April 1999.
They have a daughter together, Harley Quinn Smith, born on 26 June 1999, who is an actress as well, possibly best known to the world as Mallory Higgins in the TV mystery-drama series “Cruel Summer” (2021).
Net Worth
As of mid- 2021, Jennifer Schwalbach Smith’s net worth has been estimated to be around $5 million, earned through her successful careers as an actress, podcaster and reporter.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
The popular actress has brown hair and hazel eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 10ins (1.78m), weighs approximately 127lbs (58kgs), and though her vital statistics are unknown, her bra size is 38B.
Jennifer Schwalbach Smith Husband, Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith was born on 2 August 1970, in Red Bank, New Jersey USA, the son of Donald E. Smith, a postal worker, and his wife Grace, who is a homemaker. The youngest of three children, Kevin has an older sister Virginia, and an older brother Donald Jr. He went to Henry Hudson Regional High School, but struggled academically scoring only B and C grades, however, he developed an interest in comedy sketch skits that resembled “Saturday Night Live”.
Following matriculation, he enrolled at The New School in New York City, however, he didn’t finish his studies, later entering Vancouver Film School, but leaving halfway through the course as he felt that he knew enough to become a filmmaker, and wanted to save money for his debut creation.
He became friends with Jason Mewes while working in the youth center, and they bonded over a mutual interest in comic books, and have been best friends ever since, with Kevin helping him with his heroin addiction.
Career
He was inspired to become a filmmaker after seeing the movie “Slacker”, written, directed and produced by Richard Linklater, who also appeared in the film. Kevin wanted to do the same, and shot his films in his hometown, taking notes from films of such independent filmmakers as Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch and Hal Hartley among others. He was working at a convenience store in Leonardo, where he created his first film “Clerks”, raising $27,575 for his first film and casting his friends and colleagues in most roles in order to make the film happen.
“Clerks” premiered in 1994 at the Sundance Film Festival, starring Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson and Marilyn Ghigliotti, and became a total success, winning numerous awards and also garnering over $3 million at the box office. Since then, Kevin has created a number of successful films, including “Chasing Amy” (1997) – is one of his most popular films – then “Dogma” in 1999, and the “Jay and Silent Bob” franchise spanning 2001-2019, among other films.
Kevin is credited as the co-producer of the film “Good Will Hunting” after he brought the script he acquired from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to Harvey Weinstein, after a scuffle with Castle Rock studios.
Harvey and Miramax paid Castle Rock what was due for the script, and Affleck asked Kevin to direct the film, however he declined, saying that the film needed a better director, and that he directs only those films that he writes. The film was eventually directed by Gus Van Sant, and has become one of the most popular movies.
According to authoritative sources, Kevin Smith’s net worth has been estimated to be around $25 million, as of mid- 2021, earned through his successful career in the entertainment industry as an actor, writer, director and producer as well.
He has struggled with obesity for the better part of his life, and has a history of yo-yo dieting, losing and gaining pounds rather frequently. He suffered a severe heart attack in 2018, and after a recovery process, Kevin has lost 58 pounds (26kgs), and now weighs approximately 198lbs (90kgs). He has been on a vegan diet ever since his heart surgery.
