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Will Smith has had a mostly steady career in music and movies since breaking onto the scene in the 1980s as the Fresh Prince. As a student growing up in West Philadelphia, Smith teamed up with friend Jeff Townes and formed DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. The group's biggest hit was "Parents Just Don't Understand," which earned them the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance. Smith went on to star in NBC's "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air," which was loosely based on his life. He also met his wife Jada Pinkett through the show. Smith continued in music as a solo artist with the albums "Big Willie Style," "Willennium," "Born to Reign" and "Lost and Found." But Smith's biggest success has been i...
Will Smith has had a mostly steady career in music and movies since breaking onto the scene in the 1980s as the Fresh Prince. As a student growing up in West Philadelphia, Smith teamed up with friend Jeff Townes and formed DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. The group's biggest hit was "Parents Just Don't Understand," which earned them the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance. Smith went on to star in NBC's "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air," which was loosely based on his life. He also met his wife Jada Pinkett through the show. Smith continued in music as a solo artist with the albums "Big Willie Style," "Willennium," "Born to Reign" and "Lost and Found." But Smith's biggest success has been in films. With so many summer blockbusters under his belt, including "Independence Day" and "Men in Black," Fourth of July weekend has been nicknamed Big Willie Weekend. Smith shows his range in more dramatic films such as "Six Degrees of Separation," "Ali" and "The Pursuit of Happyness." He has received Oscar nominations for "Ali" and "Happyness."
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Roland Emmerich, Dean Devlin talk ‘Independence Day’ sequel plans
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See Taylor Swift's disgusted reaction to Gomez-Bieber reunion
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Jennifer Lawrence gets costume close-up in 'X-Men' director's photo
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Report: Justin Bartha of 'The Hangover' engaged to Lia Smith
"The Hangover Part III" star Justin Bartha is reportedly engaged to Lia Smith. The actor, 34, who also starred in the recently canceled NBC comedy "The New Normal," popped the question to his fitness-trainer girlfriend while they were vacationing in Big...
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‘Independence Day’: Emmerich, Goldblum, Devlin talk sequel
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Jaden Smith wants to be emancipated? You've gotta be kidding
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‘White House Down’ trailer sees Roland Emmerich back in action mode
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'Fresh Prince' star Alfonso Ribeiro expecting baby No. 2
"Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Alfonso Ribeiro is expecting his second child. You may proceed to "do the Carlton" dance now. The actor, 41, announced on WhoSay on Wednesday that his wife, Angela Unkrich, 31, was pregnant with the couple's first child....
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Chris Tucker of 'Rush Hour' films to host upcoming BET Awards
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Hero Complex Film Festival 2013: Del Toro, Darabont, Emmerich, more
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Coachella 2013: 2 Chainz -- an unlikely rock star is born
2 Chainz’s tour bus is almost a disappointment. After its packed set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival early Saturday afternoon, you expect revelry. This is, after all, a rapper who has based his persona on three topics: busty...
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