Toukie Smith, born Doris Smith, is an American model and actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 227′ and ‘Miami Vice’ She has also appeared in other films, including “Me and Him,” “Talkin’ Dirty After Dark,” “I Like It Like That,” “Joe’s Apartment,” “The Preacher’s Wife,” and “Goosed.” Smith, the sister of the late fashion designer Willi Smith, has modeled for a variety of companies, including Geoffrey Beene, Chanel, Thierry Mugler, Norma Kamali, Patrick Kelly, Versace, and Issey Miyake. She has also modeled for the line of her late brother. Smith has also had a successful career as a print model, having appeared in various publications including Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Vogue, Ebony, Redbook, and ELLE. She was the first African-American model to have a mannequin modeled after her.
Toukie Smith’s Career
Toukie Smith began her career as a model in 1970, working for Geoffrey Beene, Chanel, Thierry Mugler, Norma Kamali, Patrick Kelly, Versace, and Issey Miyake, among others.
She subsequently modeled for numerous upscale publications, including ‘Cosmopolitan,’ ‘Seventeen,’ ‘Vogue,’ ‘Ebony,’ ‘Redbook,’ and ‘ELLE.’ In 1987, Smith made his acting debut in the crime drama “Miami Vice.” She subsequently appeared in the film “Me and Him.”
In 1989, the American model and actress were cast in the sitcom 227. She made the film Talkin’ Dirty After Dark two years later. Then she got a part in the comedy-drama film “I Like It That Way.”
In 1996, she appeared in the films Joe’s Apartment and The Preacher’s Wife. After three years, Smith appeared in the film “Goosed.” The actress also owns a restaurant named ‘Toukie’s’ in New York City’s West Village district.
Toukie’s Personal Life
Toukie Smith was born Doris Smith in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 25, 1955. Her father was a butcher, while her mother was a factory worker. Willi, a deceased notable fashion designer, and Norman were her brothers. He studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
She was in a relationship with actor Robert De Niro from 1988 to 1996. Surrogacy allowed the couple to have twin sons, Julian Henry De Niro and Aaron Kendrick De Niro. Smith is not an actual social media user. This is why the American performer is not present on any popular social networking site (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram).
It appears that Smith does not enjoy sharing her private life events with her admirers and followers. Her fans continue to hold out hope that she may join social media one day.
Estimated Net Worth
American actress and model Toukie Smith have a net worth of $3 million. In April 1955, Toukie Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known for portraying Eva Rawley in the 1989-1990 NBC television series 227. Willi Smith, her brother, was a fashion designer.