| Was nominated for an Oscar for 'Pursuit of Happyness.'
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2007 |
| Was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in feel-good movie, 'The Pursuit of Happyness.'
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2006 |
Made yet another box-office hit with the romantic comedy, 'Hitch.'
Reunited with DJ Jazzy Jeff on-stage in Philadelphia for the "Live 8" concert.
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2005 |
| Starred in 'I, Robot,' a sci-fi flick based on the Isaac Asimov novel.
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2004 |
| Reprised his role as Detective Mike Lowrey in 'Bad Boys II.'
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2003 |
| Reunited with Tommy Lee Jones and Barry Sonnenfeld for 'Men in Black II'
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2002 |
| Played boxer Muhammad Ali in the biopic 'Ali.' Smith earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
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2001 |
A golf fanatic off-screen, Will played a mystical caddy in the Robert
Redford film, 'The Legend of Bagger Vance,' co-starring Matt Damon and
Charlize Theron.
Daughter Willow Camille Reign is born.
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2000 |
| Reunited with Sonnenfeld for 'Wild Wild West.' The film was Smith's first box-office dud.
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1999 |
Starred in 'Enemy of the State' opposite Gene Hackman.
Released "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" which hit No. 1 and became a popular phrase. Received NAACP Entertainer of the Year Award.
Son Jaden Christopher Syre is born.
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1998 |
Co-starred with Tommy Lee Jones in director Barry Sonnenfeld's sci-fi comedy 'Men in Black.'
Married Jada Pinkett in Baltimore, Maryland.
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1997 |
Landed a lead role in 'Independence Day,' one of the most popular films of all time.
"Fresh Prince of Bel Air" reaches its final season.
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1996 |
Skyrocketed to movie stardom with box-office smash, 'Bad Boys,' directed by Michael Bay.
Divorced wife Sheree. Began dating actress Jada Pinkett.
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1995 |
| Earned rave reviews for his performance as a gay con artist in 'Six
Degrees of Separation,' even though he refused to perform a same-sex
kiss. "I was worried about how it could affect the rap career, the
television show," he said.
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1993 |
| Married Sheree Zampino, who had their son Trey.
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1992 |
| Won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance for "Summertime."
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1991 |
| Starred in the hit NBC sitcom, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
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1990 |
| Spent his first $1 million and was in debt to the IRS.
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1989 |
| Their second album, "He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper" hit No. 4 with singles like "Parents Just Don't Understand."
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1988 |
At age 12, discovered rap as one of his callings.
Started
writing music with friend and musician, DJ Jazzy Jeff. Got the nickname
"Prince" from a high school teacher who said he could talk his way out
of anything.
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1981 |
| Born September 25 in Philadelphia, PA.
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1968 |
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