[32] In 1996, Smith starred as part of an ensemble cast in Roland Emmerich's Independence Day. 2009: Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet An urban fantasy, it was the most expensive film for Netflix to date. [36][37] The third single from the album, "Gettin' Jiggy wit It", became Smith's first Billboard Hot 100 number one when it was released in 1998. Nicky Jam & Will Smith]. ", "7 Celebrities You Never Knew Had Criminal Records", "Billboard 200: Will Smith Chart History", "Gold & Platinum Artist Search "Will Smith, "The Will Smith Music Video Collection - Will Smith: Songs, Reviews, Credits", Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, "Greatest Hits - Will Smith: Songs, Reviews, Credits", "Will Smith Talks About "The Pursuit of Happiness, "Climbing Out of the Gutter With a 5-Year-Old in Tow", "Will Smith Immortalized at Grauman's Chinese Theater", "Box Office Guru Wrapup: Will Smith Rescues Industry With Explosive Opening For I Am Legend", Barbara Walters Gets Up Close with 2008's Most Fascinating People, "There May Never Be Another Movie Star As Big As Will Smith", "Will Smith making a new album? "[78], His film Bright was distributed via Netflix on December 22, 2017. 2003 saw Smith return for Bad Boys II, the sequel to the 1995 film Bad Boys; the film follows detectives Burnett and Lowrey investigating the flow of ecstasy into Miami. Nicky Jam & Will Smith], Users who reposted Icon (Reggaeton Remix) [feat. [27], Based on this success, the duo were brought to the attention of Jive Records and Russell Simmons. For his performance he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. After the series ended, Smith transitioned from television to film and went on to star in numerous blockbuster films. Smith and his brother Harry own Treyball Development Inc.,[94] a Beverly Hills-based company named after Trey. [30], Smith's first major roles were in the drama Six Degrees of Separation (1993) and the action film Bad Boys (1995) in which he starred opposite Martin Lawrence. The two married in a private ceremony on December 31, 1997, at a hotel in Baltimore. icon, jaden smith # icon # jaden smith. Trey appeared in his father's music video for the 1998 single "Just the Two of Us". 1999: Ben Stiller vs. 1997: Fairuza Balk vs. Robin Tunney They met when Jada auditioned for a role as Smith's character's girlfriend in the '90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Will Smith and Jimmy Fallon gave fans a special treat on Thursday's episode of "The Tonight Show," reminding viewers of just how much an icon … During the late 1980s, he achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince. [6], Smith has been ranked as the most bankable star worldwide by Forbes. Despite the disappointment of Wild Wild West, Smith has said that he harbors no regrets about his decision, asserting that Keanu Reeves's performance as Neo was superior to what Smith himself would have achieved,[39] although in interviews subsequent to the release of Wild Wild West he stated that he "made a mistake on Wild Wild West. In 2018, he revealed on Red Table Talk that after Fletcher ended their relationship, only then did he approach Jada. [16] While it has been widely reported that Smith turned down a scholarship to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he never applied to college because he "wanted to rap. He is the only actor to have starred in eight consecutive films which grossed over $100 million in the domestic box office, eleven consecutive films which grossed over $150 million internationally, and eight consecutive films which opened at the number one spot in the domestic box office tally. Philadelphia-based Word Up Records released their first single in late 1985 to 1986 when A&R man Paul Oakenfold[25] introduced them to Word Up with their single "Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble," a tale of funny misadventures that landed Smith and his former DJ and rap partner Mark Forrest (Lord Supreme) in trouble. [90], Smith married Sheree Zampino in 1992. Smith, who was married at the time, decided not to act on his attraction. Smith voiced Lance Sterling, a spy who teams up with the nerdy inventor who creates his gadgets (Holland). [citation needed]. "[54] On December 1, 2008, TV Guide reported that Smith was selected as one of America's top ten most fascinating people of 2008 for a Barbara Walters ABC special that aired on December 4, 2008. [23] The show was successful and began his acting career. Fresh Prince celebrates his son hitting 100 million streams as only a father can. 2018: Gal Gadot vs. German soldiers Instead, the role went to Nia Long. During the summer of 1997, Smith also began his solo music career with the release of "Men in Black", the theme song for the film, which topped singles charts in several regions across the world, including the UK. [76] Weeks after signing Smith onto the film, his father was diagnosed with cancer, from which he died in 2016. [87] Smith was also featured on rapper Logic's song "Don't Be Afraid To Be Different" (2019), from his fifth studio album Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. [73], In 2016, Smith played Deadshot in the supervillain team-up action film Suicide Squad. – Music and Lyrics by Marvin Montgomery (1996), Any combination of two people (or two body parts) –, Any two half-feline/half-human hairballs –, This page was last edited on 17 January 2021, at 15:05. In 2002, following a four-year musical hiatus, Smith returned with his third album Born to Reign, which reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA. [15] He has an elder sister named Pamela and two younger siblings, twins Harry and Ellen. O'Toole, Lesley. 2010: Beyoncé Knowles vs. Ali Larter 2006: Angelina Jolie vs. Brad Pitt [23] Townes and Smith were introduced to each other by chance in 1985, as Townes was performing at a house party only a few doors down from Smith's residence, and he was missing his hype man. Smith's latest album Lost and Found was released in 2005, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200. Long said that Smith is "an icon in our community" and said she wishes the public would "back off and leave them alone." [104] On December 11, 2009, Smith and his wife hosted the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway to celebrate Obama's winning of the prize. We'll look at it and we'll consider it, but it feels like that it might be time to let someone else do that. He said that he felt a deep connection with Hindu spirituality and Indian astrology. It marks Smith’s first ever plaque received. [53] A reviewer said that the film's commercial success "cemented [Smith's] standing as the number one box office draw in Hollywood. Smith has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, … Nicky Jam & Will Smith], Users who like Icon (Reggaeton Remix) [feat. Puffy the Dog Smith reported he had doubts about the film early in the production, saying, "some of my happiest memories are of watching my son catch and throw a football. 2015: Dylan O'Brien vs. Will Poulter Need help? [26] The song sampled the theme song of "I Dream of Jeannie." 2001: Zhang Ziyi vs. I am just an icon living I am just an icon living, living I-I-Icon living (woo) I am just an icon living, living I am just an i-i-icon (woo) I am not a Mayan, I'm a menace (menace) It's wild, you can lie like a professor I don't got the time to put you on the stretcher (stretcher) I am here and I'm still flexing (flexing) I am just an icon … A producer says yes", "Men in Black 3 returns Will Smith to the big screen – but doesn't add up", "Will Smith is Not Sure About 'Men in Black 4'; Says '3 Is Enough For Me, "Box Office Report: 'Men in Black 3' Becomes Highest-Grossing Title in Franchise", "Men in black 3 becomes most successful in franchise", "Will Smith: 'A thing got broken in my mind' following After Earth flop", "Will Smith on Kids, His Career, Ferguson, and Failure", "UPDATE: Warner Bros Sets 2015 Release Dates For 'Run All Night', 'Man From U.N.C.L.E.' ; 'WALL-E' with $33M 3-Day; 'Wanted' Down 60 Percent for $20.6M; 'Kit Kittredge' a Disaster! 2003: Yoda vs. Christopher Lee The New Village Leadership Academy Allegedly Mimics Some Scientology Teaching Methods", "Will Smith Invested $1.2 Mil into School with Scientology Ties in 2010", "Will Smith's Federal Campaign Contribution Report", American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song, Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Combo, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, MTV Movie Award for Best Performance in a Movie, NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Will_Smith&oldid=1000954963, African-American sports executives and administrators, American sports executives and administrators, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia indefinitely move-protected pages, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected biographies of living people, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2016, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with CANTIC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with Trove identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Pumpin' and Blowin'" – Music and Lyrics by, "The Way You Do It" – Music and Lyrics by Jeff Harrington and Jeff Pennig (1983), "He's Comin' Back (The Devil)" – Music and Lyrics by Chris LeVrar (1990), "(Pussy Pussy Pussy) Whose Kitty Cat Are You?" The ladies are getting real about love and heartbreak on this week's Red Table Talk. 2011: Robert Pattinson vs. Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuel [79] That month, Smith launched his own YouTube channel, which as of July 2019 has over 6 million subscribers and 294 million total views. She has my support til death, and it feels so good to get to that space. [65][66], In 2013, Smith starred in After Earth with his son Jaden. Monday night brought the Willow & Erys tour to the Fillmore, where dad Will Smith, 51, joined son Jaden, 21, onstage for a surprise performance of the 2017 single “Icon.” Video posted to social media from those in attendance captured the moment: [36][37] The album's lead single was the theme song from Smith's film Men in Black II, called "Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart. In a 2013 interview, he did not identify as religious;[98] however, in 2015 Smith said in an interview with The Christian Post that his Christian faith, which was instilled in him by his grandmother, helped him to accurately portray his role as Bennet Omalu in Concussion saying, "She was my spiritual teacher, she was that grandmother at the church, the one having the kids doing the Easter presentations and putting on the Christmas plays and her kids and grandkids had to be first. [35][43], Smith portrayed heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali in the 2001 biopic Ali. [16] His parents separated when he was 13,[17] but did not actually divorce until around 2000. 2002: Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker vs. Hong Kong gang "[22], Smith started as the MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes as turntablist and producer. [23] The following year he turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix in favor of Wild Wild West (1999). Jaden Smith’s Icon was certified gold on the 9th May 2018. "[19] Smith says he was admitted to a "pre-engineering [summer] program" at MIT for high school students, but he did not attend. Smith left an imprint of his hands and feet outside the theater in front of many fans. [86] Aladdin grossed over $1 billion worldwide to become Smith's highest-grossing film, surpassing Independence Day. You need to enable JavaScript to use SoundCloud. But dressing like Smith’s Philly-to-Cali basketball star doesn’t come cheap. [80] Also in 2017, Smith released the song "Get Lit" a collaboration between him and his former group mate Jazzy Jeff. Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images . [106], 1996: Adam Sandler vs. Bob Barker "[99], In 2018, Smith performed the Hindu rite of Abhisheka of Lord Shiva at Haridwar, India. [18], Smith attended Overbrook High School. There was a glitch in the matrix and now only players named Will Smith would populate Major League rosters. Their son Willard Carroll "Trey" Smith III was born on November 11, 1992. [18][20][21] According to Smith, "My mother, who worked for the School Board of Philadelphia, had a friend who was the admissions officer at MIT. Yes, this song samples Cab Calloway’s Hi de Ho Man. [63][64] Unadjusted for inflation, it is the highest-grossing film in the series. 2014: Orlando Bloom and Evangeline Lilly vs. Orcs Your current browser isn't compatible with SoundCloud. [23] The Internal Revenue Service eventually assessed a $2.8 million tax debt against Smith, took many of his possessions, and garnished his income. Smith was struggling financially in 1990, when the NBC television network signed him to a contract and built a sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, around him. She was the most spiritually certain person that I had ever met in my entire life. [69] Smith was set to star in the sci-fi thriller Brilliance, an adaptation of Marcus Sakey's novel of the same name scripted by Jurassic Park writer David Koepp, but he left the project to work on the Ridley Scott-produced sports drama Concussion. icon, jaden smith # icon # jaden smith, music, 80s, rock, style # music # 80s # rock # style. The film was released on December 25, 2019. Little did they know, that this Will Smith vs. Will Smith matchup would end up being perhaps the biggest matchup in the series. ", "Top Actors and Actresses: Star Currency", "Has Will Smith Won An Oscar? He grew up in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood,[14] and was raised Baptist. When Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a home run off Braves reliever Will Smith in Game 5 of the NLCS this fall, it surely seemed like the singularity was upon us. Willard Carroll Smith Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Will Smith worked the count to 3-2 against Will Smith and then Will Smith crushed a three-run home run off Will Smith. The film was a massive blockbuster, becoming the second highest-grossing film in history at the time and establishing Smith as a prime box office draw.[33]. ", "Why Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's Marriage Is So Enduring", "Will Smith bungee jumps out of helicopter for 50th birthday", "Will Smith bungee jump insured up to $200mn via Lloyd's", "Mr. and Mr. Smith: Will and Jaden Psych Up for After Earth", "Will Smith Touched by God on Set of 'Concussion, "In Haridwar, Will Smith performed 'Rudra Abhishek' to nullify ill-effects of Saturn", "Will Smith Gives $1.3 Million to Charities", "What Goes on Inside Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith's School? He played Nicky Spurgeon, a veteran con artist who takes a young, attractive woman under his wing. [77] As part of his role required him to read about religion and the afterlife, he was brought closer to the elder Smith, calling the experience "a beautiful way to prepare for a movie and an even more majestic way to say goodbye to my father. 2004: Uma Thurman vs. Chiaki Kuriyama [93] Together they have two children: Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born 1998), his co-star in The Pursuit of Happyness and After Earth; and Willow Camille Reign Smith (born 2000), who appeared as his daughter in I Am Legend. That could have been better. Will Smith Parodies Jaden’s ‘Icon’ Video, Proving He’s Just As Dorky As Your Dad. [47], Smith and his son Jaden played father and son in the 2006 biographical drama The Pursuit of Happyness. 2019: Brie Larson vs. Gemma Chan, American actor and rapper from Pennsylvania, This article is about the American actor and rapper. I didn't want to be the guy who did a movie saying football could be dangerous." [35] "Men in Black" (and second single "Just Cruisin'") was later included on Smith's debut solo album Big Willie Style, which reached the top ten of the US Billboard 200 and was certified nine times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [36][37] "Will 2K", the second single from the album, reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. [88] Later that year, Smith had his second starring role in an animated film, in Spies in Disguise, opposite Tom Holland. I had pretty high SAT scores and they needed black kids, so I probably could have gotten in. But when going up … [100], Smith gave $1.3 million to charities in 2007, of which $450,000 went to two Christian ministries, and $122,500 went to three Scientology organizations; the remaining beneficiaries included "a Los Angeles mosque, other Christian-based schools and churches, and ... the Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Center in Israel. [102] Federal tax filing showed that Smith donated $1.2 million to the school in 2010. In 1990, his popularity increased dramatically when he began starring in the NBC television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran for six seasons until 1996. Focus was released on February 27, 2015. Smith himself has said that he considers the film to be "aggressively unique". The best GIFs are on GIPHY. [48] The film, along with Smith's performance, received praise. He also participated in the soundtracks by recording singles: "Arabian Nights (2019)", "Friend Like Me" and "Prince Ali". Nicky Jam & Will Smith], Playlists containing Icon (Reggaeton Remix) [feat. 2012: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig As of June 17, 2020, it was announced that Smith will star in Emancipation directed by Antoine Fuqua, in which he will portray Peter, a runaway enslaved person, who outsmarts hunters and the Louisiana swamp on a journey to the Union Army. https://soundcloud.com/jadensmithofficial/icon-reggaeton-remix-feat These views subsided when he met Omalu, whose words about American ideals resonated with Smith. Will Smith Raps His Entire Life's History With Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show' By Zach Seemayer‍ 9:52 PM PST, January 9, 2020 . [citation needed]. [83] That September Smith appeared, alongside Bad Bunny, on the Marc Anthony song Está Rico. 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[14] Smith attended Our Lady of Lourdes, a private Catholic elementary school in Philadelphia. [60][61] After the release of the film, Smith was content with ending his work with the franchise, saying, "I think three is enough for me. Is there a sample in this song? [38] Before the end of 1999, a video album was released featuring Smith's seven music videos released to date,[41] which reached number 25 on the UK Music Video Chart. Jada did not get the part because she was too short. Smith and his family reside in Los Angeles, California. He also acted in two episodes of the sitcom All of Us, and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and the David Blaine: Real or Magic TV special. Ahead of his appearance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie has made a name for himself as a major action star through various films and TV series. [35] Later in the year, Smith's first compilation album Greatest Hits was released, featuring songs from his three solo albums as well as those produced with DJ Jazzy Jeff.[46]. During his set in the Sahara tent, his father Will stopped by for a performance of "Icon." [37][38] The album in question, Willennium, reached number five on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. JUST FOR FUN: Will smith dropped a verse on jaden's top songs recently and I, like many others wondered if it was actually featured. [9][10], Smith was born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Caroline (née Bright), a Philadelphia school board administrator, and Willard Carroll Smith Sr.,[11][12] a U.S. Air Force veteran[13] and refrigeration engineer. Smith collaborated with his director from Suicide Squad, David Ayer. [103], Smith donated $4,600 to the 2008 presidential campaign of Democrat Barack Obama. [89] In 2020, he reteamed with Martin Lawrence for the third film in their franchise, Bad Boys for Life. [74] Smith's participation in the film meant choosing it over a role in Independence Day: Resurgence, which he said would be like "clinging and clawing backwards. [24], Soon after, the two decided to join forces. Tough break for Will Smith, huge hit for Will Smith… "Will Smith: The Total Film Interview", People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor, Recording Industry Association of America, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince discography, "Will Smith's Net Worth Is Entangled With Jada Pinkett Smith's & That's Not Necessarily a Bad Thing", "WEEKEND ESTIMATES: 'Hancock' Delivers $107M 5-Day Opening, Giving Will Smith a Record Eighth Consecutive $100M Grossing Movie! Is your network connection unstable or browser outdated? [38], In 1998, Smith starred with Gene Hackman in Enemy of the State. Sort: Relevant Newest. [17], In 1989, Smith was arrested in relation to an alleged assault on his record promoter, William Hendricks, but all charges were dismissed. [49][50], On December 10, 2007, Smith was honored at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Coachella fans were in for a surprise on Friday night during Jaden Smith's performance. The group received the first Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1989 for "Parents Just Don't Understand" (1988), though their most successful single was "Summertime" (1991), which earned the group their second Grammy and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. [68], Smith starred opposite Margot Robbie in the romance drama Focus. The latter film was commercially successful, grossing $141,407,024 worldwide – $65,807,024 in North America and $75,600,000 overseas. Three of anything is enough for me. [28], Smith spent money freely around 1988 and 1989 and underpaid his income taxes. Search, discover and share your favorite Will Smith Icons GIFs. Will Smith shared more footage from HBO Max's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion in the latest episode of Red Table Talk Friday and opened up about the emotional shoot with Janet Hubert, the first actress to play Aunt Viv on the show.Smith took over Red Table Talk, usually hosted by his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, to discuss the difficult reunion with clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula. [55], In 2008, Smith was reported to be developing a film entitled The Last Pharaoh, in which he would be starring as Taharqa. "[101] Smith and his wife have also founded a private elementary school in Calabasas, California, the New Village Leadership Academy. [31] In the following year, he starred in the animated film Shark Tale and the science fiction film I, Robot; both films were box office successes despite mixed reviews. [8] As of 2016, his films have grossed $7.5 billion at the global box office. He also performed an Aarti of the holy river Ganga. 1998: Will Smith vs. Cockroach There's nothing she could do—ever—nothing that would break our relationship. [105], In 2012, Smith stated he supported legalizing same sex marriage. [85] The film was released on May 24, 2019. For other uses, see, 1993–1997: Solo music and film breakthrough, 2015–present: mixed success and re-emergence in music. They both felt strong chemistry, and Townes was upset when his hype man finally made it to the party. "[92] The pair produce films through their joint production company, Overbrook Entertainment. [36] Lead single "Switch" reached the top ten of both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Will Smith isn't afraid to get candid about his marriage and his struggles with wife Jada Pinkett Smith.During a new interview with The Breakfast Club, host Charlemagne tha God asked Will if … They began dating after Jada moved from her native city of Baltimore to California. For his performances as boxer Muhammad Ali in Ali (2001) and stockbroker Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Smith received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. In 2018, Smith celebrated his 50th birthday by performing a bungee jump from a helicopter in the Grand Canyon. Icon (Reggaeton Remix) [feat. Despite receiving generally negative reviews, the film was a box office success, grossing $270 million worldwide. Even to the point that when she was dying she was happy, like she was really excited about going to heaven. Socks are $15, shirts run $30 to $40 and hoodies, track pants and a custom Bel-Air basketball run $60 and up. 2000: Keanu Reeves vs. Laurence Fishburne The film was released on July 2 by Columbia Pictures and grossed over $589.3 million worldwide against a $90 million budget, becoming the year's third highest-grossing film, with an estimated 54,616,700 tickets sold in the US. [56] Smith later starred in the superhero movie Hancock,[57] which grossed $227,946,274 in the United States and Canada and had a worldwide total of $624,386,746. [70][71], In Concussion, Smith played Dr. Bennet Omalu of the Brain Injury Research Institute, the first to discover chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Smith became known for light-hearted story-telling raps and capable, though profanity-free, "battle" rhymes. will smith icons 8376 GIFs. [58], On August 19, 2011, it was announced that Smith had returned to the studio with producer La Mar Edwards to work on his fifth studio album. [96] Smith was insured by Lloyd's of London for $200 million for the jump which raised money for the charity Global Citizen. Smith was raised in a Baptist household and attended a Catholic school. But I had no intention of going to college. Smith enlisted a friend to join as the beatboxer of the group, Clarence Holmes (Ready Rock C), making them a trio. 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