Ranked #15 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue).
Gained a place in the Guinness World Records book for most public appearances in 12 hours, by attending three red carpet 'premieres' for Hitch (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.
Once stated that in his whole career he most regrets turning down the part of Neo in "The Matrix" and the film that he most regrets making was "Wild Wild West".
He has been at his adult height of 6' 2" since he was 13, although he was about 50 pounds lighter at the time.
He was voted the 44th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Premiere Magazine.
Met wife Jada Pinkett Smith when she tried out for the role of his girlfriend on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990). The role eventually went to Nia Long.
Son, with Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith born. [8 July 1998]
Son, with Sheree Smith, Willard Smith III "Trey", born. [1992]
Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1998]
Has said he based his character Captain Steven Hiller in Independence Day (1996) on his favorite big screen hero, Harrison Ford. Most notably his performances of Han Solo in the Star Wars trilogy.
Aka known as rap artist "The Fresh Prince."
Will's brother Harry and sister Ellen are twins.
Won a grammy award for the song "Summertime" during his rap career.
Received the first ever grammy award for "Best Rap Performance" for the song "Parents Just Don't Understand" in 1989 with his partner Jazzy Jeff
Enjoys playing chess.
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