Will Smith

Will Smith is an American actor by profession. His full name is Willard Carroll Smith Jr. He is also a musician with a specialty in rapping along with being a film producer. He has been the nominee for Golden Globe Awards and Academy Awards five and two times respectively. He is a Grammy Award winner for four times. He has risen to fame with his rapping, with the stage name The Fresh Prince. He is considered one of the most powerful and influential Hollywood actors of all time.

Well, how well do you know about Will Smith? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Will Smith’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Will Smith to date.

Biography and Early Life

Will Smith was born on 25 September 1968. He was born in Philadelphia of Pennsylvania. His father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr. is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. And his mother, Caroline, used to work as a school board administrator. Being born in Philadelphia, he was raised in the Wynnefield neighborhood. He was born to a Baptist family, which is a part of Christianity. Smith has three siblings, two younger ones and an older sister.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Will Smith in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Will Smith’s age is 52 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 25 September 1968. Though, he is 6′ 1″ in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 154 lbs in Pound and 70kg in Kilograms.

Education

During his early age, Will Smith went to Our Lady of Lourdes, a private elementary school. After that, for his high school education, he attended Overbrook High School. He was quite a scholar from his school days itself. According to sources, he was qualified with a high SAT percentile for joining the prestigious MIT university for engineering. Yet, he chose to follow his dream and passion instead and went towards rapping.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Will Smith had his first marriage with Sheree Zampino in the year 1992. In the same year, the couple had a son on 11 November and named him Trey. However, after some years, both of them got separated and had their divorce in 1995. After two years, Smith had his second marriage with Jada Koren Pinkett in 1997. She is an actress. They brought up two children Jaden and Willow. So far, he is living happily with his family.

In the year 2005, he along with his son Jaden Smith, appeared in a movie called “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which was a super hit at the box office.

Is Will Smith Gay?

No, Will Smith is not gay. He has married twice in his life, with one son from the first marriage and two children from his second marriage. From this, we can say that Smith has a straight sexual orientation.

Professional Career

Will Smith initiated his career as a rapper. In 1987, he mixed with a band named DJ Jazzy Jeff. Together with the band, he produced five hit albums that include “Homebase” and “And In This Corner.” His debut solo got released in 1997 with the title “Big Willie Style.” After gaining popularity through his music and rapping, Smith decided to step into Hollywood, which proved worthy for him. He made his first appearance through the movie “Where the Day Takes You.” Some of his most liked movies include “Hancock,” “Focus,” “Hitch,” and “Men in Black.” He has also taken part in some films along with his son Jaden.

Awards

Will Smith has achieved a healthy amount of awards through his career in music and as an actor. He has been on the nomination list for awards like the Golden Globe Awards and Academy Awards. As per reports, he has won the “American Music Award” six times and the prestigious “Grammy Awards” four times. Along with this, he is the winner of the Hollywood Film Awards and MTV Movie Awards. In the year 2007, he was given the title of “the most powerful actor in Hollywood” by Newsweek.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Will Smith in 2021

As per 2021 reports, Will Smith’s net worth is estimated to be more than $400 million. He could make such a significant net worth through his acting and music career. His rapping is liked all over the world. Hence his net worth is justified. As per reports, he is the only Hollywood actor to work in eight consecutive movies that touched the $100 million mark at the United States box office.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

The Following are some interesting facts about the popular American actor Will Smith:

• Will Smith also keeps involved himself in doing charities and donations. In 2007, he donated a total of $1.3 million to charities.
• His son, Jaden Smith, is also involved in the rapping industry.
• His stage name as a rapper was “The Fresh Prince.”
• As per Forbes, Smith is the most bankable actor worldwide.
• He got the Academy Awards nomination for his role as the boxer Mohammad Ali in the film Ali (2001).
• His parents were Baptists.
• In 2018, he visited India and performed a Hindu ritual at the holy river of Ganga, and he revealed that he felt a unique connection with God right after completing the rituals.

Will Smith is a world-famous rapper and a versatile actor who has worked in some global hit movies like Hancock, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Focus. Though being a scholar, he chose to live his dreams and make a career out of them. He has achieved much success through his hard work and dedication.