| Net Worth in $ | $350 million |
|---|---|
| Name | Will Smith |
| Age | 52 years |
| Date of Birth | 25 September 1968 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/Spouse Name | Jada Pinkett Smith (m. 1997), Sheree Xampino (m. 1992–1995) |
| Children | Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, Trey Smith |
| Profession | American rapper and actor |
| Latest Update | 2020 |
Introduction of Will Smith
Willard Carroll Smith Jr. is the real name of Will Smith. The famous Hollywood actor has given many blockbuster movies in his career and is, therefore, one of the richest artists in Hollywood. Although he started his career as a rapper, he moved towards acting later.
He is a big name in television, film, and music industry as a rapper, songwriter, actor, producer, and comedian. He is also known for his charitable works that he does very often. Most of his films earn over $100 million each, making him one of the demanding and influential actor.
Early Life of Will Smith
Willard Carroll Smith Jr., now Will Smith, was born on 25th September 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born to Caroline Bright and Willard Carroll Smith Sr., Will has an elder sister, Pamela, and twin siblings, Ellen and Harry. Smith attended Our Lady of Lourdes School and Overbrook High School.
He started his career as a rapper in his teens and in 1987 made a band, DJ Jazzy Jeff, with his friends. In 1992, he married Sheree Xampino and had a child, Trey Smith. The couple divorced after 3 years and in 1997, Will married Jada Pinkett. They had two kids together, Jada Smith and Willow Smith. Will is happily married to his second wife. He is a family man and is often seen spending time with his family.
Career
DJ Jazzy Jeff was the first-ever band Will have made with his friends. The band successfully released 5 albums which included ‘Rock the House’ and ‘Homebase’. In 1993, he started his acting career with the drama Six Degrees of Separation. In 1995, he gave a block buster movie Bad Boys starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
In 1996, Smith gave another big hit Independence Day. This film was a huge success and Smith gained massive popularity after his appearance in Independence Day. In 1997, he played the role of Agent J in the film Men in Black. This again was a big hit on box office and was one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
He continued working on his music career and in 1997, he successfully launched his first solo album Big Willie Style. He has given a series of hit films in his career including Suicide Squad, Bad Boys, Independence Day, Men in Black, Seven Pounds, Concussion, I Am Legend, Hancock, and Hitch.
Awards and Achievements
- Will Smith was awarded the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video in the year 1998 and 1999 for Miami and Just the Two of Us.
- In 1991, he won the Kids Choice Awards as the Favorite TV Actor.
- His solo album Big Willie Style won the American Music Award for favorite Rock/Pop Album in the year 1999.
- In 1992, he was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance.
- Moreover, he also has 4 Teen Choice Awards and 11 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards under his name.
Will Smith Net Worth and Salary
Will Smith has made a big amount of his name through blockbuster movies. However, his music career also helped him increase his net worth. The latest update shows that Will Smith net worth is $350 million. He is one of the richest actors in Hollywood who has given several hit dramas and movies.
Bottom Line
Today Will Smith, with a net worth of more than $350 Million, is one of the most demanding actors in the industry. The best part of his career is that he did not focus on one genre rather experimented and came up with a different and new appearance every time.
His music albums are equally liked as his films and have won many awards too. As a superstar, Will is also casted in various commercials which add a cherry on top to his income.