Nara Smith is a common household name for those who prefer TikTok as their go-to social media app.
The South African-born Texas-based influencer is a model, mom, and wife who has lit up the internet with her cooking videos.
She makes all of her meals from scratch, which has garnered her quite a following and made her a sensation.
Here are 7 things to know about Nara Smith that might surprise those unfamiliar with her.
She Is Both South African And German
Many of Nara Smith’s followers believe she is African American.
However, Nara was born to a German father and a South African mother.
She moved to Germany when she was only three months old.
Nara has two siblings and is the eldest of three.
She is multilingual in English and German despite most of her content being in English.
She Started Her Career As A Model
Nara’s followers believe her career started as a TikToker.
However, she revealed she started as a model in Germany when she was 14.
She is still a model and signed up for IMG, which is the same as her husband, Lucky.
She Is Married
Nara is married to fellow model Lucky Blue Smith.
The two met as models when she moved to California to pursue her career.
They got married six months after meeting.
Nara had a beach-side ceremony surrounded by her closest friends by her side, including her sister-in-law, Pyper America Smith.
She Is A Mother Of Three
Despite her young age, Nara already has three kids.
Many fans have questioned her decision to have kids at a young age.
Nara enjoys her time with her children and doesn’t feel missing out.
“I know that 22 is considered young nowadays, to be having kids but I love being a young mom and growing with my kids. I never feel like I’m ‘missing out’ or not ‘living life’ like a girl in her 20s. Everyone’s concept of what they want in life is unique to them and I wouldn’t change my journey at all.”
She Never Envisioned Becoming A Celebrity
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Nara Smith’s initial plans were for her to become a marine biologist.
Her dreams took another turn as she focused on posting cooking content.
She has over 3 million followers on TikTok, which keeps rising.
Her love language to her family consists of cooking for them despite hateful comments she has faced recently.
“I just want to put a disclaimer out there that I enjoy taking care of people by cooking for them. This is not something that is expected of me or something that I have to do.”
She Is Still Figuring Out Her Faith
Nara Smith is often quizzed about her religion.
She and her husband, Luke, belong to the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
She acknowledges that she is still figuring out her faith and not wholly affiliated with the religion.
“I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m still learning and figuring out my own faith. I’m not in any way a hardcore Mormon or anything like that.”
Nara acknowledges that she and Luke are still figuring things out as a young married couple and parents.
“Both me and my husband are on our own journeys and figuring out how we want to raise our kids.”
She also stated they did not get married in the temple and did not wear specific garments.
She Remains A Controversial Figure
Some of Nara Smith’s supporters have widely acknowledged her as the ideal modern woman.
Her fans believe her critics are jealous of her fame, fortune, beauty, and simplicity.
Some publications, such as Evie Magazine, have labeled her as the ultimate TikTok tradwife.
Nara’s fans also believe that her critics are wrought with jealousy and bitterness, making her out to be a bad person.
Nara Smith Has Reinvented The Term Tradwife
Even though she doesn’t see herself as a tradwife, Nara exudes similarities between a tradwife’s characteristics and lifestyle.
In a recent TikTok video, Nara Smith acknowledges her passion for cooking and why it doesn’t define her.
“I’ve always loved cooking. I just recently, in the past year, have gotten really passionate about it. It all started when I was dealing with really severe eczema and I had to make sure that what I put in my body would be good for my body. And that’s kind of how I got into nutrition and food and cooking.”
Whatever you may think of her, Nara Smith is a force.
Nara Smith is a treasure ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7ETsgsCQjt
— Nicole (@Nicolesaavoy) May 1, 2024
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nara smith just made gum from scratch pic.twitter.com/vWOPArxcKQ
— yakamoz ๑ᵔ⤙ᵔ๑ (@manguemuncher) May 1, 2024
and
Nara Smith made gum from scratch??? I’m useless ngemphela ???? pic.twitter.com/gEqtyDzz1c
— Thick & Tired ???????? (@MbalzzMafu) May 2, 2024
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Nara Smith just made bubble gum from scratch and I’m still trying to get my lil bread recipe together pic.twitter.com/CBbd2e9gTy
— Jess (@curlsandco) May 1, 2024
