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Will Smith's Life in Pictures

Will Smith's Life in Pictures
By · Updated October 30, 2020
01
Much Love

As our favorite leading man turns 42, we look back at a few of his most memorable moments.

02
Back in the Day

In 1989, rap duo Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince won their first Grammy for Best Rap Performance for “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”

-Porsche Slocum

03
The Champ Is Here

The “Ali” star has the look of a champion on the set of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” in 1990.

04
Prince Charming

The Fresh Prince looks fly on the set of his hit show.

05
Girls Ain’t Nothin’ But Trouble

Smith played Nia Long’s boyfriend in the 1993 film “Made in America.”

06
Team Smith

Box office action hero Will Smith squeezes in for a pic with wife Jada and son Trey at the 1996 premiere of “Independence Day” in Los Angeles.

07
Man in Black

As alien buster Officer James Darrel Edwards III in 1997’s “Men In Black,” Smith drew audiences to the theaters in droves. The film was so successful the studio released a sequel in 2002.

08
Big Willie Style

Will accepts his Grammy in 1999 for “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” with Jada by himself.

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09
The Greatest of All Time

In what some have called the role of his life, Smith nailed his portrayal of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in 2001’s “Ali,” earning him his first Oscar nod for Best Actor.

10
Rock With You

Always supportive of the Mrs. Will surprised Jada during a performance by her band Wicked Wisdom.

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11
Against All Odds

Will Smith earned his second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role as Chris Gardner in 2006’s “The Pursuit of Happyness.” The film told the real-life story of Gardner, a struggling salesman, who takes custody of his son (Jayden Smith) as he’s poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.

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12
Family Man

Smith passes the torch to his children, from left, Trey, Jaden and Willow, who are already on their way to achieving Hollywood success. Will and Jada were the executive producers behind Karate Kid, starring Jaden.

13
Pucker Up

Will Smith gives Jaden an awe-inducing peck on the cheek at a Press conference in Berlin while promoting “The Karate Kid.”

14
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Smith passes the torch to his children, from left, Trey, Jaden and Willow, who are already on their way to achieving Hollywood success.

15
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Hollywood’s favorite couple can’t keep their hands off of each other at “The Women” premiere in Los Angeles in 2008.

16
Gimme a KIss

Hollywood’s favorite couple can’t keep their hands off of each other at “The Women” premiere in Los Angeles in 2008.

17
What an Honor

Will was on hand to help Jada receive the Power Award at ESSENCE’s 2008 Women in Hollywood Luncheon.

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18
Nice Shot

The Hollywood star serves as photographer in a photo with fans while out promoting 2008’s “Hancock.”

19
Family Fun Day

The Smith family and “Karate Kid” costar Jackie Chan share a special moment while promoting the movie. Will and Jada say they look at parenting as family business. “What can we do to facilitate the group… how do we incorporate all this talent that we have in our family to create an environment where all our dreams can come true?” they said on Oprah.

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