Will Smith.

Made a private deal with his father: he would support his music career for one year; if it didn’t work out, Smith would return to college.

Ranked number 5 on Entertainment Weekly’s The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood in 2007.

Purchased a home in south Stockholm, Sweden because he believes it’s the best place to relax.

Enjoys playing chess.

According to Forbes in December 2007, for each dollar he got paid, his 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 resulted in a $900,000 lump sum settlement plus $24,000 per month in alimony and child support.

His favorite movie is The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957.

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

His character Agent J in Men in Black 1997 was not originally written for a black actor; the role was offered to Chris O’Donnell and David Schwimmer before Smith accepted.

Was considered for the role of Mr. Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith 2005 before Brad Pitt was cast.

Entered the Guinness World Records for most public appearances in 12 hours by attending three red carpet premieres for Hitch 2005 on February 22, 2005.

In the 1998 rap lyrics of Gettin’ Jiggy, Smith rapped that Muhammad Ali would call him The Greatest; two and a half years later, he played the lead role in Ali 2001.

Was considered for the role of Detective James Carter in Rush Hour 1998.

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

Has three children: son Trey Smith born November 11, 1992 with ex-wife Sheree Zampino; and son Jaden Smith born July 8, 1998 and daughter Willow Smith born October 31, 2000 with wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

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

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

Met first wife Sheree Zampino at a taping of A Different World 1987 in 1991.

Became part owner of the Philadelphia 76ers in December 2016.

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

Often called Mr. July by the media because most of his summer blockbusters open in July.

Siblings: Pam Smith born 1964, and twins Ellen and Harry Smith born 1971.

Hosted the Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Youth as part of the Gala for President Bill Clinton.

Lived in Beijing, China for three months while his son Jaden filmed The Karate Kid 2010.

Is supposedly a huge fan of the Swedish melodic heavy metal band Soilwork.

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

Both he and his daughter Willow Smith had movies opening on July 2, 2008: Hancock and Kit Kittredge: An American Girl.

Sang a few lines of Wild Wild West to his on-screen cousin Carlton on the show, six years before starring in the film.

Is a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer 1997 and Angel 1999 along with wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

On his first two Oscar nominations for Best Actor Ali 2001 and The Pursuit of Happyness 2006, he lost to fellow African-American actors Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. He finally won in 2022 for King Richard, again competing against Denzel Washington.

He and wife Jada Pinkett Smith were both cast in DC Comics projects in 2014: Will as Deadshot in Suicide Squad 2016 and Jada in the TV show Gotham 2014.

Was among the guests at Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ wedding in Italy.

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

Graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, whose alumni include Wilt Chamberlain and other notables; his production company is named Overbrook Entertainment.

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

Also known as rap artist The Fresh Prince.

Attended Julia Reynolds Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, Catholic school, and Overbrook High School.