Will Smith

“If you're not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I'd rather be with someone who does a horrible job, but gives 110% than someone who does a good job and gives 60%.” Will Smith is an American actor known for his versatility in acting, having started his career in the music world as a rapper under the name “The Fresh Prince” in the late 1980s. In 1990, he signed a contract with NBC to star in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996), in which he played a fictionalized version of himself. Following the sitcom's success, he began his transition from television to film, achieving recognition with films such as Bad Boys (1995), Independence Day (1996), Men in Black (1997) and Enemy of the State (1998). Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his ability to act in a variety of genres, from comedy and action to drama. Will Smith has appeared in a wide range of films, from I, Robot (2004) and Hancock (2008) to the iconic I Am Legend (2007). He also participated in Suicide Squad (2016), and played the Genie in the Aladdin movie (2019). His talent earned him Oscar nominations: the first one for his interpretation of Muhammad Ali in the film Ali (2001) and the second for The Pursuit of Happiness (2006). He won the statuette in 2022 for the role of Richard Williams in King Richard (2021). He also received the BAFTA, the Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Award for best actor. As a rapper, he won four Grammy Awards. He has won over audiences with his charisma and authenticity, establishing himself as one of the most respected actors of his generation.