Trivia

He has solved Rubik's cubes in both The Alma Matter (1993) and En busca de la felicidad (2006). This is a real talent of his; he has shown on live TV that he can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 55 seconds.

Once stated that in his whole career, he most regrets turning down the part of Neo in Matrix (1999) and the film that he most regrets making was Las aventuras de Jim West (1999).

Incorporates the line "Aw, hell no!" into all his movies as a running catch phrase like Arnold Schwarzenegger's "I'll be back!".

Was a millionaire before the age of 20.

Speaks fluent Spanish.

Acting mentor was James Avery.

Received the first ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, for the song "Parents Just Don't Understand" in 1989 with his partner DJ Jazzy Jeff (aka Jazzy Jeff).

As of Hancock (2008), he holds the record for the actor to star in the most consecutive $100 million-grossing movies (8).

He has been at his adult height of 6' 2" since he was 13, although he is now about 60 pounds heavier than he first was when he reached this height.

Met wife Jada Pinkett Smith when she tried out for the role of his girlfriend on El príncipe del rap en Bel Air (1990). The role eventually went to Nia Long.

Has said he based his character Captain Steven Hiller in Día de la independencia (1996) on his favorite big screen hero, Harrison Ford, most notably his performances of Han Solo in La guerra de las galaxias (1977) and its sequels.

Wrote and performed the song, "Just the Two of Us", about his first son, Trey Smith.

Made a private and unofficial deal with his father: his father would support his music career for one year, and if it didn't work out the way his father and Will wanted to, Will would have gone back to college.

2007 - Ranked #5 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.

Recently purchased a home in south Stockholm, Sweden because he feels it is the best place to relax. (agosto de 2004)

Enjoys playing chess.

December 2007 - According to Forbes, for each dollar he got paid, Smith's movies averaged $10 of gross income.

First hip-hop artist to be nominated for an Academy Award.

His 1995 divorce from ex-wife Sheree Zampino led to a $900,000 lump sum divorce settlement for Zampino plus $24,000 per month in alimony and child support; this equals $288,000 a year.

El puente sobre el río Kwai (1957) is his favorite movie.

His character from Hombres de negro (1997), Agent Jay, was not originally written to specifically be a black man. In fact, the role was offered to Caucasian actors Chris O'Donnell and David Schwimmer before Smith accepted the part.

Won a Grammy Award for the song "Summertime" during his rap career.

Was considered for the role of "Mr. Smith" in Sr. y Sra. Smith (2005) before Brad Pitt was cast.

Gained a place in the Guinness World Records book for most public appearances in 12 hours, by attending three red carpet "premieres" for Hitch: Especialista En Seducción (2005) on 22nd February 2005. He walked the red carpet and introduced the film at Manchester, Birmingham, and finally for the premiere in London, England. The following year he lost his place in the Guiness book when German actors Jürgen Vogel and Daniel Brühl attended four red carpet premieres of their movie Ein Freund von mir (2006), one more than Will.

In the 1998 rap lyrics of "Gettin' Jiggy", Will Smith says that Muhammad Ali would call him "The Greatest." Two and a half years later, he played the title role in Ali (2001).

Was considered for the role of Detective James Carter in Una pareja explosiva (1998).

Has 3 children: son, Trey Smith (b. November 11, 1992) with ex-wife, Sheree Zampino and son, Jaden Smith (b. July 8, 1998) & daughter, Willow Smith (b. October 31, 2000) with wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Holds the record for most Kids Choice Awards with a whopping six wins.

Was the first guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014).

Banned from Oscars related events for 10 years following his assault on Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards [April 2022].

In 2004, his net worth was estimated to be $188 million.

Met first wife, Sheree Zampino, at a taping of Un mundo diferente (1987) in 1991.

Became part owner of the Philadelphia 76ers.[December 2016].

Is often called "Mr. July" by the media due to the fact that most of his summer blockbusters open in July.

Will's siblings are: Pam Smith (born in 1964), and twins Ellen and Harry Smith (born in 1971).

As a public role model, hosted the Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Youth, as part of the Gala for President Bill Clinton. (enero de 1993)

Living in Beijing, China for the next three months with his family while his son, Jaden Smith, films Karate Kid (2010). (julio de 2009)

Is supposedly a huge fan of the Swedish well-known (but barely known in the U.S.) melodic heavy metal band Soilwork.

He and his daughter Willow Smith both had movies opening 2 July, 2008. His was Hancock (2008), hers was Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008).

Shares a birthday with Michael Madsen, Michael Douglas, Mark Hamill, Donald Glover, Christopher Reeve, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

He sang a few lines "Wild Wild West" to his on screen cousin Carleton, a movie in which he starred 6 years later.

Is a huge fan of Buffy, la cazavampiros (1997) and Angel (1999) along with wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

He and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith were both cast in DC comics project in 2014 - Will as Deadshot in the film Escuadrón Suicida (2016) and Jada in the television show Gotham (2014).

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. (1998)

Was among the guests at Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes's wedding ceremony in Italy.

On the first two occasions where Will was Oscar-nominated as Best Actor for Ali (2001) and En busca de la felicidad (2006), he lost out to fellow African-American actors Denzel Washington (Día de entrenamiento (2001)) and Forest Whitaker (El último rey de Escocia (2006)). In 2022 he was, yet again, competing against Denzel (La tragedia de Macbeth (2021)) but finally won his first Best Actor Oscar for Rey Richard: Una Familia Ganadora (2021).

Graduate of Philly's legendary Overbrook High School, whose alumni include Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Lear, Wali 'Wonder' Jones, Walt Hazzard, The Dovells, The Orlons, Dee Dee Sharp, etc. and, in tribute to his student years there, his production company is called Overbrook Entertainment.

In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $31 million.

Also known as rap artist "The Fresh Prince.".

Attended the prestigious Julia Reynolds Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Philadelphia, as well as Catholic school and public Overbrook HS.