Willow Smith is a person.
Jada Koren Pinkett -- Smith ( [ ˌdʒeɪdə_ˌpɪŋkᵻt_ˈsmɪθ ] née Pinkett ; born September 18 , 1971 ) is an American actress , dancer , singer-songwriter , and businesswoman . `` Whip My Hair '' is the debut single by American recording artist Willow Smith . Willow Camille Reign Smith ( born October 31 , 2000 ) , known professionally as Willow , is an American singer , actress and dancer . `` Whip My Hair '' peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 . The Young Artist Award ( originally known as the Youth in Film Award ) is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Association , a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers , and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged .