Will Smith
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Willard Carroll Smith Jr.
Date of Birth: September 25, 1968
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Height: 188 cm (6′2″)
Weight: ~82–90 kg
Religion: Christian upbringing; open spiritual views
Nationality: American
Ancestry: African-American
Languages: English (native); Spanish (basic phrases)
Marital Status: Married to Jada Pinkett Smith (since 1997)
Children: Trey (1992), Jaden (1998), Willow (2000)
Occupation: Actor, Rapper, Producer
Education: Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)
Net Worth: $350M–$375M (public estimates, unverified)
Total Social Followers: IG 60M+ • YouTube 10M+ • TikTok 70M+
Businesses: Westbrook Inc.; Overbrook Entertainment
Current Residence: Calabasas, California, USA
Number of Houses: Multiple (California; other U.S. locations)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in West Philadelphia; nicknamed “Prince” for his charisma.
- Formed DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince with Jeff Townes; early pop-rap success.
- Became the first rap act to win a Grammy (1989).
- Skipped college to pursue entertainment; overcame early tax debts.
- Pivoted to acting with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996).
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1990–1996: TV breakthrough: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
- 1995–1997: Film takeoff with Bad Boys, Independence Day, Men in Black.
- 2001: Oscar nomination for Ali.
- 2006: Oscar nomination for The Pursuit of Happyness (with Jaden Smith).
- 2007–2012: Box office hits: I Am Legend, Hancock, Men in Black 3.
- 2015–2019: Concussion, Suicide Squad, Disney’s Aladdin.
- 2022: Won Best Actor (Academy Award) for King Richard.
- 2023–2025: Producing and starring in projects incl. new entries in the Bad Boys franchise.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award: Best Actor for King Richard (2022).
- Multiple Grammys with DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and solo.
- Golden Globe and SAG nominations across decades.
- NAACP Image Awards, MTV Movie Awards, BET Awards.
- Among the highest-grossing Hollywood leads of the last 30 years.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Turned down Neo in The Matrix.
- Held a Guinness World Record for most premieres attended in 24 hours.
- His motivational vlogs drew hundreds of millions of views.
- Produced hit films through Overbrook/Westbrook.
- Maintains strong ties to Philadelphia and charity initiatives.
- Balanced triple-threat success: TV, film, and music.
- “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It” became a 90s pop culture anthem.
- Often trains intensely for action roles.
- Collaborates frequently with Martin Lawrence in the Bad Boys series.
- Invests in media ventures and creator economy projects.
- Advocates for youth education and global causes.
- Among the first rappers to achieve family-friendly mainstream appeal.
- Known for blockbuster July releases in the late 90s/2000s.
- Hosted viral challenges and storytimes on social media.
- Worked with directors like Michael Bay, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Gabriele Muccino.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Will Smith born?
September 25, 1968 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA).
What is Will Smith’s net worth in 2025?
$350M–$375M (public, unverified estimates).
Is Will Smith married and who are his children?
Married to Jada Pinkett Smith since 1997. Children: Trey (with Sheree Zampino), Jaden, and Willow.
Has Will Smith won an Oscar?
Yes. Best Actor for King Richard (2022).
What are Will Smith’s most popular movies?
Independence Day, Men in Black, Bad Boys series, I Am Legend, Ali, King Richard.
How tall is Will Smith?
About 188 cm (6′2″).