Willard Christopher Smith Jr.

Willard Christopher Smith Jr., better known simply as Will Smith, is an American actor, producer, and rapper best known for his role as James Darrell Edwards/Agent J in Men in Black film series. Smith was named the most powerful actor in Hollywood by Newsweek in 2007. He has gone on to star in several films such as ‘Independence Day,’ ‘Hitch,’ ‘Bad Boys,’ ‘I Am Legend, Ali,’ and ‘Suicide Squad.’ As of 2017, he has been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards, and has won four Grammy Awards. Smith was born on September 25, 1968 as Willard Christopher Smith Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Willard C. Smith, Sr. and Caroline. He grew up in West Philadelphia’s Wynnefield neighborhood, and was raised Baptist. He has three siblings, sister Pamela, and twins Harry and Ellen. Smith has been married to Jada Pinkett Smith since 1997. Together they have two children, Willow and Jaden Smith. He was previously married to Sheree Zampino. They had one son named Trey Smith.