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A well-known American actor Will Smith started his career as a rap artist. A bright student decided to quit college to pursue a career in music. He is a successful personality who has won ‘Grammy Awards’. He was born Willard Carroll Smith Jr on September 25, 1968.

As a young man 25 years old, he ventured into movies and debuted with the famous movie ‘Six Degree of Separation’. Apart from his brilliant performance in the movies, he has given philanthropic contributions as well.

The estimated net worth of Will Smith is $400 million approximately. He has earned a handsome amount by giving blockbuster hits and has also gained some royalty money from his music career. He is a commercial magnate as he is eye candy for brands and his fans.

Will Smith is the son of Willard C. Smith, Sr, and Caroline. His father was the proprietor of a refrigeration company, whereas his mother was a member of the ‘School Board of Philadelphia’, in Pennsylvania.

He was raised in Wynnfield along with siblings Harry, Ellen, and Pamela. He was raised as a Baptist but attended a Catholic institution named ‘Our Lady of Lourdes for elementary education.

Will Smith started his career as an aspiring rapper called himself “The Fresh Prince”, and formed a group with DJ Jeff, beatboxer, and Ready Rock C. The group became popular after producing light-hearted songs ‘Summertime’ and ‘Parents Just Don’t Understand’.

In 1993, he made his debut in feature films and was successfully launched in the movie Six Degrees of Separation’. He gained immense popularity from his role in the movie ‘Independence Day’, which was directed by German filmmaker, Roland Emmerich.

He appeared in the movie ‘Ali’ which was adapted from boxer Muhammad Ali‘s life and career and it earned Will an ‘Academy Award’ nomination for ‘Best Actor”. The actor has won the prestigious ‘Capri Award’ in the ‘Movie of the Year’ category for his overwhelming performance in ‘Pursuit of Happiness’. He won the ‘Saturn Award’ of his role in ‘I am legend’.

In 1992, he got married to Sheree Elizabeth Zampino, an actress and had a son named ‘Trey’ but the couple got separated after three years of marriage. In 1997, he got married to Jada Koren Pinkett, who is best known for the ‘Matrix’ movie franchise. The couple is blessed with a son, Jaden Christopher Syre and a daughter, Willow Camille Reign.

Girlfriends	None
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Sheree Zampino (1992-1995) Jada Pinkett Smith (1997-present)
Children	Son – Jaden Smith Trey Smith Daughter – Willow Smith

Here is the list of Will Smith’s favourite things.

• In 2017, Will was one among the members of the ‘Official Competition’ jury at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival.

• In 2014, he was the first guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

• Before the age of 20 he became a millionaire.

• In 1994, he was the host of MTV Movie Awards.

• He is the first hip-hop artist who got nominated for an Academy Award.

• He wrote the song ‘Just the two of us’ which was dedicated to his first son Trey Smith.

• He was ranked 66 in VH1’s 100 greatest Teen Stars.

• Along with DJ Jazzy Jeff, he had a chart-hit.

• She first met his first wife Sheree Fletcher at a taping of A different World in 1991.

• He can solve a Rubik’s Cube in less than 55 seconds which he has also shown on live TV.

• He is the son-in-law of Adrienne Banfield-Jones and Robson Grant Pinkett Jr.

• In 2010, he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical as part of the producing team of “Fela”!

• James Avery is his acting mentor.

• He holds the record of winning Kids Choice Awards six times.

• When he visited India, he performed Aarti of the holy river Ganga.

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