Will Smith: Photos Of The Actor & Rapper

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May 24, 2018 10:39AM EDT

Will Smith is best known as an actor and rapper. See his pics here.

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Will Smith

Will Smith — Will Smith is an actor and rapper that has been in the entertainment industry since 1985. He grew up in West Philadelphia and wanted to rap since he was young. He started his career when he became the MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince with his childhood friend, Jeffrey Townes.The two joined forces to release successful music that eventually got them signed by Jive Records and they released their first studio album, ‘Rock the House’ in 1987.

The popular NBC sitcom, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ started in 1990 and was built around him. Will rapped the theme song for the show, which featured some lyrics based on his real life. The show lasted for six seasons.

Will went on to star in many blockbuster hit films, including ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Independence Day’. He also released more successful albums as a solo rapper. He had his oldest child, Trey, in 1992 with Sheree Zampino, whom he married that same year. They divorced in 1995 and Will went on to marry Jada Pinkett in 1997. They had son, Jaden, in 1998, and daughter, Willow, in 2000.

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Will Smith 1st Red Carpet Family Oscars MEGA

Will Smith 1st Red Carpet Family Oscars MEGA — Red Carpet Event for the premiere of Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation”. 30 Nov 2022 Pictured: Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Will Smith, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Photo credit: GilbertFlores@Broadimage / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA922279_002.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]

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Will Smith 1st Red Carpet Family Oscars MEGA

Will Smith 1st Red Carpet Family Oscars MEGA — Red Carpet Event for the premiere of Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation”. 30 Nov 2022 Pictured: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Photo credit: GilbertFlores@Broadimage / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA922279_009.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]

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Will Smith after his Oscar win

Will Smith after his Oscar win — Will Smith at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, CA. It was during the 2022 Academy Awards.

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Will Smith as Richard Williams

Will Smith as Richard Williams — Will Smith films scenes as Richard Williams for ‘King Richard’ with co-star Jon Bernthal. Will can be seen for the first time filming scenes with young Serena and Venus played by the actresses Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton.

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Will Smith flashes a smile

Will Smith flashes a smile — Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at LAX airport in Los Angeles in Dec. 2013. They were all smiles during the outing.

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at the Golden Globes

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at the Golden Globes — Jada Pinkett Smith, left, and Will Smith arrive at the 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The couple married on Dec. 31, 1997

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Will Smith walking

Will Smith walking — Will Smith filming ‘Last First Kiss’ in New York. He gave a smile to the cameras.

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Will Smith at the airport

Will Smith at the airport — Will Smith and Jaden Smith arrive at Narita Airport in Chiba, Japan in 2016. Jaden gave a look to the cameras.

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Will Smith with his family

Will Smith with his family — Trey Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith at the Environmental Media Association Awards in Los Angeles in Oct. 2016. The family posed on the red carpet of the event.

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Will Smith with an American Music Award

Will Smith with an American Music Award — Will Smith in the press room of the American Music Awards in Los Angeles in 2005. He showed off the award he won.

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Will Smith looks happy

Will Smith looks happy — Will Smith, and the ‘Suicide Squad’ cast arrive at Narita Airport in Chiba, Japan in 2016. He gave a peace sign to cameras and onlookers.

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Will Smith poses outside

Will Smith poses outside — Will Smith poses in front of a poster for his 2004 film, ‘I, Robot’. He was all smiles during the photo op.

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Will Smith at a premiere

Will Smith at a premiere — Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Jaden Smith at the ‘Men in Black 3’ film premiere. The event took place in New York in May 2012.

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Will Smith at an event

Will Smith at an event — Will and Jada Pinkett Smith with family and Stacy ‘Fergie’ Ferguson. They all look super happy while posing together.

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Will Smith during another moment with family

Will Smith during another moment with family — Will and Jada Pinkett Smith with children Willow and Jaden. Will smiled at onlookers while holding onto Willow’s shoulder.

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Will Smith on a red carpet

Will Smith on a red carpet — Jaden Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jackie Chan, Will Smith and Willow Smith at the ‘The Karate Kid’ Film Premiere in London in 2010. Jaden starred in the main role of the remake.

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Will Smith poses with Jackie Chan and family

Will Smith poses with Jackie Chan and family — Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith pose at ‘The Karate Kid’ film premiere in Tokyo, Japan in 2010. Jada couldn’t help but laugh at their antics.

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Will Smith with his sons

Will Smith with his sons — Will Smith and sons Jaden Smith and Trey Smith at the Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Los Angeles in 2008. Will looked happy to be posing with his sons.

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Will Smith and his wife and son

Will Smith and his wife and son — Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, and son Jaden at the ‘Shark Tale’ film premiere in New York in 2004. Jaden waved at onlookers.

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Will Smith with two of his kids

Will Smith with two of his kids — Will Smith and sons Trey and Jaden. The trio were on the red carpet of an event during the photo.

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Will Smith and his daughter

Will Smith and his daughter — Will Smith and daughter Willow, at the premiere of ‘Shark Tale’ in New York in 2004. Willow waved during the photo op.

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Will Smith in a hat

Will Smith in a hat — Will Smith at the ‘I, Robot’ premiere. It took place in Los Angeles, CA in 2004.

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Will Smith at the MTV Video Music Awards

Will Smith at the MTV Video Music Awards — Will Smith smiles at the MTV Video Music Awards. The event took place at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL in 2004.

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Will Smith performing

Will Smith performing — Will Smith at Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday in Hyde Park, London in 2008. He wore a white blazer over a white t-shirt at the event.

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Will Smith in ‘Ali’

Will Smith in ‘Ali’ — Will Smith in the film ‘Ali’. He played the incredible boxer in the 2001 film.

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Will Smith in ‘Men in Black’

Will Smith in ‘Men in Black’ — Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in a scene from ‘Men in Black’. The 1997 film became one of Will’s most popular ones throughout his career.

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Will Smith in New York

Will Smith in New York — Will Smith filming ‘Focus’ in New York in 2013. It was released in 2015.

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