Will Smith

Will Smith is a talented American actor, producer, and rapper, who became famous because of the Men in Black (1997) movie.

He is a critically acclaimed actor, as he has received a number of accolades such as Grammy Awards, British Academy Film Award, and Academy Award. Moreover, he’s also one of the most profitable actors in Hollywood.

Career

Will Smith began his first gig in the entertainment industry by becoming a rapper, The Fresh Prince.

Then, he formed a beatboxer group and released a single in 1985 titled Girls Ain’t Nothing but Trouble.

In 1986, the duo launched a debut album titled Rock the House. After that, the group got its first Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance 1989.

Later, he appeared in a sitcom titled The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990. In this case, the sitcom led him to his first significant roles in Six Degrees of Separation (1993) and Bad Boys (1995).

Two years later, he starred in Men in Black, which grossed more than 589,3 million USD.

Also, he started his solo music career when he released the theme song of Men in Black. The same year, he launched his first solo album, Big Willie Style.

In this case, the album received platinum nine times from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

After that, he continued contributing to blockbusters such as the film Ali, and I Am Legend. The films brought him receiving prestigious awards like the Teen Choice Awards and MTV Movie Awards.

Furthermore, he gradually still became a regular of the Men In Black. Thus, he is still gaining good popularity as an actor today.

In addition, he also participates in making films well because he is a producer on several famous big-screen movies such as Shark Week (2020), King Richard (2021), and Emancipation (2022).

Not only that, but he also continues to contribute to the world of cinema by starring in the latest movie, Emancipation (2022). With this in mind, he succeeded as an actor in the Hollywood industry.

Profile

Full Name: Willard Carroll Smith Jr.
Stage Name: Will Smith
Nickname: Mr. July, Will, Fresh Prince
Birthday: September 25, 1968
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Zodiac: Libra
Nationality: American
Religion: Christian
Profession: Actor, Rapper
Education: Overbrook High School
Hobbies: Fencing and Playing Chess
Facebook: @WillSmith
Twitter: –
Instagram: @willsmith
TikTok: –
YouTube: Will Smith Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 188 cm (6’2”)
Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: 42-33-16 (Chest-42, Waist-33, and Biceps-16 in inches)
Shoe Size: 11 (US)

Family

Father: Willard Carroll Smith Sr.
Mother: Caroline Bright
Brother: Harry Smith, Pam Smith
Sister: Ellen Smith
Children: Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, Trey Smith

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Karrine Steffans

Another relationship is Karrine Steffans which took place in the 1990s. Reportedly, Karrine has had an affair with Will Smith due to his closeness on several occasions on his works.

Garcelle Beauvais

Garcelle is a Haitian actress and former fashion model who was in a brief relationship with Will.

They dated from 1900 – 1991. However, they had to separate after Garcelle realized she wasn’t the only woman in Will’s life.

Sheree Zampino

Will began dating Sheree Zampino in 1991. Later, they became serious about their relationship and married on May 9, 1992.

After marriage, they had a son, Trey Smith, born on November 11, 1992. However, they had to separate after being in a three-year husband-and-wife relationship.

In this case, there is no information about why they divorced. Unfortunately, they officially separated as a married couple in 1995.

Jada Pinkett

Will and Jada met in 1994 while auditioning for a role in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In this case, although Jada did not get a role in that Tv series, that moment made Jada get to know Will more closely.

Later, Will and Jada began dating and married in 1997 as husband and wife. Furthermore, they coexisted, had children, and were still on good relationship.

Net Worth

His net worth is around $250 million to $350 million. In this case, his wealth is earned from several jobs such as actor, rapper, brand ambassador, and social media influencer.

Actor

Firstly, from his hit sitcom in 1993, Will earned a considerable fee of about $500,000 to star in Six Degrees of Separation, which was critically acclaimed.

Later, his movie career took off in 1995 when he co-starred in the hit action-comedy Bad Boys, for which Will earned a fee of $2 million.

After that, Will earned $25 million as an actor for a role in I am Legend in 2007. In addition, his most considerable upfront payment was $28 million from a role in the movie I, Robot.

At the same time, in 2018, he earned $20 million to star in Netflix’s Bright and paid Will $35 million for a role in Bright 2.

Next is the movie King Richard, which earned Smith $20 million upfront. Unfortunately, COVID-19 caused Warner Brothers to put the film on the HBO Max streaming service without a significant theatrical performance.

For these reasons, to cover the millions Smith would earn from movie ticket backend points, Warner Brothers paid Smith a $40 million bonus. That is why it brings his total salary for the movie project to $60 millions.

Next, in the movie Emancipation, Will Smith earned $35 million upfront as his significant income as an actor.

In addition, there are some significant earnings that he got from his movie project such as Shark Tale; $15 million, Ali; $20 million, Men In Black 2; $20 million plus 10% of gross, Bad Boys 2; $20 million, Hitch; $20 million, and Pursuit of Happyness; $10 million+20% of gross.

Real Estate

In this case, Will and his wife own around 10 properties in the United States. In this case, they began acquiring a 100-acre property in the hills of Malibu and Calabasas in 1999 at the cost of $7.5.

Moreover, they also listed the property for $42 million but found no buyers in 2013. Later, Will bought a multi-home property for $10 million in 2015.

Afterward, Will sold a 7-acre waterfront complex in Kauai for $12 million in 2017.

Not only that, but he also has a 9000-square-foot house located in the fenced community of Hidden Hills, California. Also, Will has a 9,200-square-foot ski chalet in Park City, Utah.

In September 2021, Will paid more than $11 million to buy a 10,400-square-foot home in Hidden Hills, California. In total, the Smith family owns high-value real estate, at least $100 million worldwide.

Car

Not only real estate, but Will also owns several luxury cars that he collects personally, some of which are the Will Smith Car Collection, 1965 Ford Mustang, Bentley Azure, Rolls-Royce Ghost, Maybach 57S, Tesla Roadster, and The Heat motorhome.

Facts

Firstly, his trademarks are big ears and a sappy smile.
He can speak Spanish fluently.
Moreover, he is a massive fan of the heavy metal band Soilwork.
Smith’s favorite films are Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
His talent is solving a Rubik’s cube in seconds.
In this case, the actor turned down the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scholarship to pursue a rap career.
In addition, rey Smith was his son from the first marriage.
Smith hosted MTV Movie Awards in 1994.
Also, he hosted the 1993 Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Youth.
In 1998, People magazine listed him as one of the 50 most beautiful people worldwide.
He was in consideration for the role in Rush Hour as Detective James Carter.
In 2005, he ranked #15 in TV’s 25 Greatest Teen Idols in TV Guide.
Also, he was considered to play Mr. Smith for Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The role went to Brad Pitt.
In 2007, he was nominated at the Golden Globes as the best performance by an actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
In addition, Entertainment Weekly ranked him at number five as one of the 50 smartest people in Hollywood in 2007.
Also, he donated 1.3 million USD to several charities, including Christian ministries and Scientology organizations.
When his son Jaden Smith filmed The Karate Kid in 2009, he and his family lived in Beijing for 3 months.
In this case, he received the Worst Screen Combo with his sons Jaden Smith at the 2014 Golden Raspberry Awards.
Furthermore, he became one of the juries at the 2017 Cannes International Film Festival.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Emancipation (2022), as Peter
King Richard (2021), as Richard Williams
Bad Boys for Life (2020), as Mike
Spies in Disguise (2019), as Lance’s voice
Gemini Man (2019), as Henry BroganJunior
Aladdin (2019, as Genie
Bright (2017), as Daryl Ward
Suicide Squad (2016), as Deadshot
Concussion (2015), as Dr. Bennet Omalu
Focus (2015), as Nicky
Winter’s Tale (2014), as Judge
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), as ESPN Reporter
After Earth (2013), as Cypher Raige
Men in Black 3 (2012), as Agent J
Seven Pounds (2008), as Ben
Hancock (2008), John Hancock
I Am Legend (2007), as Robert Neville
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), as Chris Gardner
Hitch (2005), as Hitch
Shark Tale (2004), as Oscar
I, Robot (2004), as Del Spooner
Bad Boys II (2003), as Detective Mike Lowrey
Men in Black II (2002), as Jay
Ali (2001), as Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000), as Bagger Vance
Wild Wild West (1999), as James West
Enemy of the State (1998), as Robert Clayton Dean
Men in Black (1997), as Jay
Independence Day (1996), as Capt. Steven Hiller
Six Degrees of Separation (1993), as Paul
Made in America (1993), as Tea Cake Walters
Where the Day Takes You (1992), as Manny

TV Series

All of Us (The CW | 2003), as Johnny
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (HBO | 1995), as Pinocchio’s voices
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC | 1990), as himself
Martin (FOX | 1992), as himself
Blossom (NBC | 1991), as Fresh Prince
ABC Afterschool Specials (ABC TV | 1972), as Hawker

Music Video Appearances

Prince Ali (2020) – Will Smith
Está Rico (2018) – Marc Anthony, Will Smith & Bad Bunny
Live It Up (2018) – Nicky Jam Feat. Will Smith & Era Istrefi
Fiesta Remix (2015) – Bomba Estéreo & Will Smith
Back in Time (2012) – Pitbull
Switch (2005) – Will Smith
Party Starter (2005) – Will Smith
1000 Kisses (2002) – Will Smith feat. Jada Pinkett Smith
Brotha Part II (2002) – Angie Stone in Angie Stone Feat. Alicia Keys & Eve
Brotha (2001) – Angie Stone
Freakin’ It (2000) – Will Smith
La fiesta (1999) – Will Smith
So Fresh (1999) – Will Smith feat. Biz Markie & Slick Rick
Will 2K (1999) – Will Smith
Boy You Knock Me Out (1998) – Tatyana Ali
Just the Two of Us (1998) – Will Smith feat. Turbo
Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It (1998) – Will Smith
Just Cruisin (1997) – Will Smith
Where’s the Party (1992) – 2 Too Many

Producer

Emancipation (2022)
Cobra Kai (2018–2022)
This Joka (2022)
Bel-Air (2022)
Let the World See (2022)
Women of the Movement (2022)
King Richard (2021)
Welcome to Earth (2021)
Amend: The Fight for America (2021)
Life in a Year (2020)
Shark Week (2020)
Charm City Kings (2020)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Will Smith’s Bucket List (2019)
Will Smith – The Jump (2018)
Sprinter (2018)
A Date with Sophia the Robot (2018)
Annie (2014)
The Queen Latifah Show (2013)
After Earth (2013)
Free Angela and All Political Prisoners (2012)
This Means War (2012)
Seven Pounds (2008)
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
The Human Contract (2008)
The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
Will Smith in Hancock (2008)
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
ATL (2006)
Will Smith: Live in Concert (2005)
Hitch (2005)
Saving Face (2004)
The Seat Filler (2004)
I, Robot (2004)
Ride or Die (2003)
All of Us (2003)
Showtime (2002)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1995-1996)

Awards

2022 Critics Choice Awards – Best Actor– King Richard
2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role – King Richard
2022 Academy Awards – Best Actor – King Richard
2022 Golden Globe Awards – Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama – King Richard
2022 BAFTA Awards – Best Actor in a Leading Role – King Richard
2022 Critics Choice Awards – Best Actor
2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
2005 César Awards – Honorary César
2005 American Music Awards – Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
2000 American Music Awards – Favorite Soundtrack – Wild Wild West
2000 World Music Awards – World’s Best-Selling Male Pop Artist
2000 World Music Awards – World’s Best-Selling Male Dance Artist
2000 World Music Awards – World’s Best-Selling Male R&B Artist
2000 World Music Awards – World’s Best-Selling Male Rap Artist
1999 NRJ Music Awards – International Male Artist of the Year
1999 American Music Awards – Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
1999 American Music Awards – Favorite Pop/Rock Album – Big Willie Style
1999 American Music Awards – Favorite Soul/R&B Album – Big Willie Style
1999 Grammy Awards – Best Rap Solo Performance – Gettin’ Jiggy with It
1999 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Male Video – Miami
1998 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Rap Video – Gettin’ Jiggy wit It
1998 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Male Video – Just the Two of Us
1998 Grammy Awards – Best Rap Solo Performance – Men in Black
1997 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Video from a Film – Men in Black
1992 Grammy Awards – Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group – Summertime
1989 Grammy Awards – Best Rap Performance – Parents Just Don’t Understand (with DJ Jazzy Jeff)
1989 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Rap Video – Parents Just Don’t Understand (with DJ Jazzy Jeff)

Nominations

2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture – King Richard
2022 Golden Globe Awards – Best Motion Picture – Drama – King Richard
2022 Academy Awards – Best Picture – King Richard
2022 Critics Choice Awards – Best Pictures – King Richard
2021 Critics Choice Awards – Best Actor in an Action Movie – Bad Boys for Life
2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
2021 Emmy Awards – Outstanding Comedy Series – Cobra Kai
2016 Golden Globe Awards – Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Concussion
2010 Tony Awards – Best Musical – Fela!
2007 Golden Globe Awards – Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – The Pursuit of Happyness
2007 Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role – The Pursuit of Happyness
2007 Critics Choice Awards – Best Actor – The Pursuit of Happyness
2007 Academy Awards – Best Actor – The Pursuit of Happyness
2002 Academy Awards – Best Actor – Ali
2002 Golden Globe Awards – Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Ali
2002 Critics’ Choice Awards – Best Actor – Ali
2002 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Special Effects in a Video – Black Suits Comin’ (Nod Ya Head)
2002 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Video from a Film – Black Suits Comin’ (Nod Ya Head)
2001 Grammy Awards – Best Short Form Music Video – Will 2K
2000 Soul Train Music Awards – Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video – Will 2K
2000 Grammy Awards – Best Rap Solo Performance – Wild Wild West
1999 American Music Awards – Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
1999 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Special Effects in a Video – Miami
1999 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Cinematography in a Video – Miami
1999 MTV Video Music Awards –Best Choreography in a Video – Wild Wild West
1999 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Video from a Film – Wild Wild West
1999 MTV Video Music Awards – Video of the Year – Wild Wild West
1998 MTV Video Music Awards – Viewer’s Choice – Gettin’ Jiggy wit It
1998 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Choreography in a Video – Gettin’ Jiggy wit It
1998 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Dance Video – Gettin’ Jiggy wit It
1998 MTV Video Music Awards – Video of the Year – Gettin’ Jiggy wit It
1997 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Choreography in a Video – Men in Black
1997 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Special Effects in a Video – Men in Black
1997 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Male Video – Men in Black
1994 Golden Globe Awards – Best Actor Television Series Musical or Comedy – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1993 Golden Globe Awards – Best Actor Television Series Musical or Comedy – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1991 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Direction in a Video – Summertime
1991 MTV Video Music Awards – Best Rap Video – Summertime
1991 Grammy Awards – Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group – And in This Corner…
1990 Grammy Awards – Best Rap Performance – I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson (with DJ Jazzy Jeff)

Quotes

“When I turned 28, everything clicked. I even got way better in bed.”

“I love being black in America, and especially being black in Hollywood.”

“People laugh, but if I set my mind to it, within the next 15 years I would be president.”

“My grandmother once told me, don’t let failure go to your heart and don’t let success go to your head.”

“I really believe that a man and a woman together, raising a family, is the purest form of happiness we can experience.”

“Being famous and broke is a shitty combination because you’re still famous and people recognize you, but they recognize you while you’re sitting next to them on the bus.”

“Give me a problem, I’ll give you a solution. I just love living. That’s a feeling you can’t fake. I’m glad every single day. Then, I think that even the camera can feel that I’m a happy man.”

“If I weren’t a musician or actor, I’d be a computer engineer. I was always good at math. I probably would have been the guy who invented the remote control if I’d been around then.”

“If you’re not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I’d rather be with someone who does a horrible job, but gives 110% than with someone who does a good job and gives 60%.”

“I was trying so hard. I would memorize the entire script, then I’d be lipping everybody’s lines while they were talking. When I watch those episodes, it’s disgusting. My performances were horrible.”

“It’s a whole different thing being an actor. A rapper is about being completely true to yourself. Being an actor is about changing who you are. You make yourself a different person. You become a different person.”

Pics of Will Smith

1. Look at his laugh!

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2. He seems energetic with that pose and jersey!

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3. This white jacket from Moncler is perfect for him

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4. He looks cool with a jacket from Bel-Air athletics

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5. He poses at teamLab Borderless in Tokyo

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FAQs

Who is Will Smith?

He is an American actor, producer, and rapper.

Who is Will Smith’s real name?

His real name is Willard Carroll Smith Jr.

What makes Will Smith famous?

He’s became famous because of the Men in Black (1997) movie.

Where is Will Smith from?

He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

How old is Will Smith?

He was born in 1968, and he is 55 years old as of 2023.

When Will Smith celebrates his birthday?

He celebrates on the 25th of every September.

How tall is Will Smith?

His height is 6’2″ or 188 cm.

Who are Will Smith’s parents?

His father’s name is Willard Carroll Smith Sr. and his mother’s name is Caroline Bright.

Is Will Smith married?

Yes, he is married to Jada Pinkett Smith. They tied the knot in 1997.

Who is Will Smith’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriends are including Karrine Steffans, Garcelle Beauvais, and Sheree Zampino.

How rich is Will Smith?

His net worth is around $250 million to $350 million.

What is Will Smith nationality?

His nationality is American.

In conclusion, people might doubt him for choosing the entertainment industry over the prestigious university at first. Yet, he proves that his gut and passion never betray.