10 very interesting things about the life of Will Smith
bORN
Will Smith was born on September 25, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a middle-class family
began career
He began his career as a rapper under the name "The Fresh Prince" and was part of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
helped launch his acting career.
In 1990, he starred in the popular television series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," which ran for six seasons
breakout film
Smith's breakout film role came in 1993, when he starred in "Six Degrees of Separation."
blockbuster hits
He went on to star in blockbuster hits like "Independence Day," "Men in Black," and "Bad Boys."
Awards
He has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, and has won four Grammy Awards.
philanthropic efforts
They have established the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation.
environmentalist
He is also an active environmentalist and has invested in numerous green initiatives, including a company that develops electric motorcycles.
marriage
Smith is married to actress Jada Pinkett Smith, and they have two children together. He also has a son from a previous marriage.
diver
He is a certified scuba diver and has gone diving in some of the world's most exotic locations, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Galapagos Islands.