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Will Smith Biography: Age, Nationality, Education, Career, Relationships, Net Worth

Full Name: Willard Carroll Smith II

Date of Birth: September 25, 1968

Age: 56 years old (as of 2025)

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Nationality: American

Occupation: Actor, Rapper, Producer


Early Life & Education

Will Smith was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Caroline Bright, was a school administrator, and his father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr., was a refrigeration engineer. He attended Overbrook High School but turned down a scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to pursue a music career.


Career

Music Career (1985–1993)

Smith started as a rapper under the name “The Fresh Prince”, forming the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince with his childhood friend DJ Jazzy Jeff. They became famous with hits like:

  • Parents Just Don’t Understand (1988)
  • Summertime (1991)

The duo won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1989.

Acting Career (1990–Present)

Smith transitioned into acting with the hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996). His success in television led him to Hollywood, where he starred in several blockbuster films, including:

  • Action & Sci-Fi:
    • Bad Boys series (1995–2024)
    • Independence Day (1996)
    • Men in Black series (1997–2019)
    • I, Robot (2004)
    • I Am Legend (2007)
    • Suicide Squad (2016)
  • Drama & Biopics:
    • Ali (2001) – Nominated for an Academy Award
    • The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – Nominated for an Academy Award
    • King Richard (2021) – Won his first Academy Award (Best Actor)

Smith is one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, with his films grossing over $9 billion worldwide.


Family & Relationships

  • Wife:
    • First Wife: Sheree Zampino (1992–1995)
    • Current Wife: Jada Pinkett Smith (married in 1997)
  • Children:
    • Trey Smith (from his first marriage)
    • Jaden Smith (actor, musician)
    • Willow Smith (singer, actress)

Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have had a highly publicized relationship, with Jada revealing aspects of their marriage in interviews and on Red Table Talk.


Net Worth

As of 2025, Will Smith’s estimated net worth is $350 million. His wealth comes from:

  • Movie salaries ($20M–$50M per film)
  • Music royalties
  • Business ventures (including social media and investments)

Controversies

  • 2022 Oscars Slap Incident: Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. He later apologized but was banned from the Oscars for 10 years.

Legacy

Will Smith is regarded as one of Hollywood’s most influential actors, known for his charisma, versatility, and success across music, TV, and film.

Death Rumors

As of time of my last in January 2025, Will Smith is very much alive! There have been some false rumors circulating on social media claiming that the actor passed away, but these have been debunked as false.