Will Smith: Still Here, Still Making Hits After 30-Year Career in Hollywood
Will Smith, an American actor, rapper, producer, and comedian, has been in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years now. Nicknamed “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, Will is one of the most recognisable figures in Hollywood.
Achieving Iconic Status
Will has been involved in some of the biggest movies of all time, including the Men in Black franchise, the ‘Bad Boys’ series and ‘I, Robot’. He has also had many hit singles, like ‘Men in Black’, ‘Gettin’ Jiggy wit It’ and ‘Switch’.
Will’s success as an actor has seen him standout as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. He is one of the most successful actors in the world, having appeared in a string of critical and commercial hits in the last three decades.
Creating Unforgettable Roles
Will Smith is well-known for creating unforgettable roles such as Detective Del Spooner in ‘I, Robot’ and Jordan in ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’. He has also lent his voice to the character of Genie in the live-action remake of ‘Aladdin’.
He is consistently praised for his dynamism, humour, and charisma in all his roles, making him one of the most beloved and respected stars in Hollywood.
Staying Relevant Over The Years
Will Smith has been able to stay relevant over the years by continuing to take on new and exciting film projects. He is still widely recognised and admired by many, even though he is now approaching 60 years of age.
He also continues to receive recognition for his work, having been nominated for several Golden Globe, Grammy, Teen Choice and Academy Awards and winning several of them.
Quotable Quotes
Will Smith is well-known for his highly quotable quotes. His thoughts on success, failure, and living are widely seen as inspirational and inspiring. Here are some of his most popular quotes:
- “The first step is you have to say that you can.”
- “The only thing that I see that is distinctly different about me is I’m not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be outworked, period. You might have more talent than me, you might be smarter than me, you might be sexier than me, but if we get on the treadmill together, there’s two things: You’re getting off first, or I’m going to die.”
- “The separation of talent and skill is one of the greatest misunderstood concepts for people who are trying to excel. Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of hustling.”
- “Greatness is not this wonderful, esoteric, elusive, god-like feature that only the special among us will ever taste. It’s something that truly exists in all of us.”
Conclusion
Will Smith has been in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years and has created iconic roles, remained relevant and earned worldwide fame. His quotable quotes have also been a source of inspiration to many. Will’s impact is still felt today and it seems he’s here to stay.