Entire bar [96] Smith was insured by Lloyd's of London for $200 million for the jump which raised money for the charity Global Citizen. [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. You need to enable JavaScript to use SoundCloud. Sort: Relevant Newest. 2014: Orlando Bloom and Evangeline Lilly vs. Orcs Smith appeared as an assassin who faces off against a younger clone of himself in Ang Lee's Gemini Man, released on October 11, 2019. Jada did not get the part because she was too short. 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. During the late 1980s, he achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince. In 2018, Smith celebrated his 50th birthday by performing a bungee jump from a helicopter in the Grand Canyon. 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. There was a glitch in the matrix and now only players named Will Smith would populate Major League rosters. [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. [15] He has an elder sister named Pamela and two younger siblings, twins Harry and Ellen. [36][37] "Will 2K", the second single from the album, reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. "[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. [17], In 1989, Smith was arrested in relation to an alleged assault on his record promoter, William Hendricks, but all charges were dismissed. [14] Smith attended Our Lady of Lourdes, a private Catholic elementary school in Philadelphia. Will Smith Parodies Jaden’s ‘Icon’ Video, Proving He’s Just As Dorky As Your Dad. But dressing like Smith’s Philly-to-Cali basketball star doesn’t come cheap. But I had no intention of going to college. Will Smith worked the count to 3-2 against Will Smith and then Will Smith crushed a three-run home run off Will Smith. ; 'WALL-E' with $33M 3-Day; 'Wanted' Down 60 Percent for $20.6M; 'Kit Kittredge' a Disaster! In April 2007, Newsweek called him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood". He said that he felt a deep connection with Hindu spirituality and Indian astrology. [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. ", "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? [6], Smith has been ranked as the most bankable star worldwide by Forbes. [67] Calling the film "the most painful failure in my career", Smith ended up taking a year and a half break as a result. 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 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. [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. Jaden Smith’s Icon was certified gold on the 9th May 2018. 2007: Gerard Butler vs. Robert Maillet, 2008: Sean Faris vs. Cam Gigandet "[78], His film Bright was distributed via Netflix on December 22, 2017. Smith has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, … The latter film was commercially successful, grossing $141,407,024 worldwide – $65,807,024 in North America and $75,600,000 overseas. 2005: Uma Thurman vs. Daryl Hannah [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. 2002: Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker vs. Hong Kong gang They met when Jada auditioned for a role as Smith's character's girlfriend in the '90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. [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. They both felt strong chemistry, and Townes was upset when his hype man finally made it to the party. Puffy the Dog "[92] The pair produce films through their joint production company, Overbrook Entertainment. [80] Also in 2017, Smith released the song "Get Lit" a collaboration between him and his former group mate Jazzy Jeff. [79] That month, Smith launched his own YouTube channel, which as of July 2019 has over 6 million subscribers and 294 million total views. The best GIFs are on GIPHY. Smith and his brother Harry own Treyball Development Inc.,[94] a Beverly Hills-based company named after Trey. "[40], Smith's second album was again supported by the release of a film theme song as the lead single: "Wild Wild West", featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the RIAA. [4] In April 2007, Newsweek called him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood". Smith first became interested in making a film about Gardner after seeing him on 20/20 and connected with him during production. [27], Based on this success, the duo were brought to the attention of Jive Records and Russell Simmons. 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[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. 1999: Ben Stiller vs. "[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. 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. Will Smith proved he's the world's funniest dad when he trolled his son Jaden by expertly parodying the cool teen's music video for 'Icon.' Smith's latest album Lost and Found was released in 2005, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200. "[101] Smith and his wife have also founded a private elementary school in Calabasas, California, the New Village Leadership Academy. Nicky Jam & Will Smith], Users who like Icon (Reggaeton Remix) [feat. Little did they know, that this Will Smith vs. Will Smith matchup would end up being perhaps the biggest matchup in the series. During his set in the Sahara tent, his father Will stopped by for a performance of "Icon." 1997: Fairuza Balk vs. Robin Tunney 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. They began dating after Jada moved from her native city of Baltimore to California. Smith enlisted a friend to join as the beatboxer of the group, Clarence Holmes (Ready Rock C), making them a trio. 2006: Angelina Jolie vs. Brad Pitt 2016: Ryan Reynolds vs. Ed Skrein Smith became known for light-hearted story-telling raps and capable, though profanity-free, "battle" rhymes. The two married in a private ceremony on December 31, 1997, at a hotel in Baltimore. [citation needed]. Will Smith as the genie looks like what one of those kids from the 90’s Fruit Gushers commercials would look like if they never found a cure for their … On Saturday (November 4), the Fast and Furious actor took to Instagram to inform social media that he spoke with Jada Pinkett-Smith and apparently, her … Smith decided to fill in. [47], Smith and his son Jaden played father and son in the 2006 biographical drama The Pursuit of Happyness. [90], Smith married Sheree Zampino in 1992. That could have been better. He also performed an Aarti of the holy river Ganga. https://soundcloud.com/jadensmithofficial/icon-reggaeton-remix-feat [42] The same year, the rapper was also featured on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-star Tatyana Ali's single "Boy You Knock Me Out", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and topped the UK R&B Singles Chart. 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. 2018: Gal Gadot vs. German soldiers 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. [86] Aladdin grossed over $1 billion worldwide to become Smith's highest-grossing film, surpassing Independence Day. [35][43], Smith portrayed heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali in the 2001 biopic Ali. Alongside marginally positive reviews,[52] its opening was the largest ever for a film released in the United States during December. [26] The song sampled the theme song of "I Dream of Jeannie." He played Nicky Spurgeon, a veteran con artist who takes a young, attractive woman under his wing. Will Smith Raps His Entire Life's History With Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show' By Zach Seemayer‍ 9:52 PM PST, January 9, 2020 . The ladies are getting real about love and heartbreak on this week's Red Table Talk. [23] The Internal Revenue Service eventually assessed a $2.8 million tax debt against Smith, took many of his possessions, and garnished his income. 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. I didn't want to be the guy who did a movie saying football could be dangerous." Nicky Jam & Will Smith], Users who reposted Icon (Reggaeton Remix) [feat. 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 … 2012: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig Your current browser isn't compatible with SoundCloud. [24], Soon after, the two decided to join forces. Need help? It marks Smith’s first ever plaque received. Smith was raised in a Baptist household and attended a Catholic school. [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. [88] Later that year, Smith had his second starring role in an animated film, in Spies in Disguise, opposite Tom Holland. 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]. Is your network connection unstable or browser outdated? O'Toole, Lesley. 2019: Brie Larson vs. Gemma Chan, American actor and rapper from Pennsylvania, This article is about the American actor and rapper. [23] The following year he turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix in favor of Wild Wild West (1999). 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. [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. [72] Smith's performance was praised for being "sensitive [and] understated". 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