William James Will Smith Jr. is an American actor, comedian, and producer with a net worth of $240 million. He has made his net worth by being an actor and producer in movies like the Men in Black, I Am Legend, and the I Am Legend and some more!
Early Life
Willard Christopher Will Smith, Jr. was born on September 25, 1968, to Caroline (Burts) and Willard Christopher Smith Sr., who is a refrigeration engineer. He grew up with his siblings, Trey and Cecilia. His father left when he was just at 3 years old and when he was 12, his mother married another man, who got him involved in drugs. He had joined and left some courses at Overbrook High School before dropping out to work as a MC for DJ Jazzy Jeff at age 16.
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Music Career
The Willard Christopher Will Smith, Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, producer and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood. He was ranked as the most bankable star worldwide by Forbes in 2014 and is one of Hollywood’s top earners of 2015.
Film Career
In 1996, Will Smith launched his film career with a role in Ali. After taking on several bit parts and cameos throughout that decade, he got a starring role opposite Martin Lawrence in 2001’s Bad Boys II, which grossed more than $158 million at U.S. theaters. With another starring role later that year as Deadshot, a mercenary with enhanced accuracy, he reprised the character eight years later for 2013’s Suicide Squad. His highest-grossing movie is 2007’s I Am Legend, which brought in $585 million worldwide; but his most critically acclaimed performance was probably 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness, for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
Business Ventures
Will Smith is a multi-talented man. He has been actively involved in many businesses and multi-million dollar companies over his career, which shows that he knows how to run big corporations and handle money. So far, he’s launched several movie franchises including Men In Black, I Am Legend and Bad Boys to name a few. He was also featured on films like Hitch where he played himself. Will recently started working on producing movies as well; Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball, along with a live action version of The Karate Kid and Bad Boys 3 are some of his projects right now. No wonder he earns $80 million every year for being an actor plus all his ventures!
Awards & Achievements
Smith has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, four Grammy Awards and has won four. He has been honored by organizations such as National Football League, NAACP Image Awards and Time magazine. In 2010 he received a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. And was named one of America’s most influential celebrities by Time magazine.
Cars Collection
Will Smith is one of those celebrities who have expensive taste and loads of money. According to some sources, his net worth is $240 million. But it’s hard to believe that number. As you probably know, only a few years ago, he had to file for bankruptcy because he spent a lot of money on real estate and other assets like sports teams.
Total Net Worth
$500 Million (August 2018) $560 Million (December 2018) $567.5 Million (March 2019)
Last Updated on December 25, 2021
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