Italia Anita Marie Smith is LL Cool J and Simone I. Smith’s eldest daughter. She was born in January 1991. On LinkedIn, she lists her professional achievements but also mentions her priorities. “When not traversing the city or tending to clients, she enjoys community work, traveling the world, watching a good movie, and spending time with her family,” the page reads. She values her family, and Italia often posts pictures on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into her life as a wife and mother of three. In 2022, she celebrated her husband, Lamar Cardinez. “Happy Birthday @mr.cardinez. We love you so much. To More Love, More Grace, More Blessings,” she wrote on Instagram.
She has also given her parents a special gift; they’ve become grandparents. “Being a mom is great, but being a MoMa is something different. I know some people like to spoil their grandbabies, but I don’t let them get away with stuff,” Simone told BET in 2023. Motherhood has also let her bond with her daughter on a different level. “As a MoMa, I can only give my daughter advice — I let her raise her children,” she said.
Italia has also posted a bunch of photos of her father with her kids and put their special bond on display. For Father’s Day in 2023, she posted a picture on Instagram of herself with her dad. “The Best to ever do it. Love you, daddy/grand-dad,” she wrote in the caption.
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