Early Life and Education of Will Smith: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Will Smith, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Will Smith is a highly successful American actor, rapper, and film producer. He has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and four Grammys. Smith is one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, with his films grossing over $10 billion globally. He is renowned for his contributions to both the film and music industries, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

November 11, 1992: Birth of son Trey

On November 11, 1992, Will Smith's son, Willard Carroll "Trey" Smith III, was born.

1995: Divorce from Sheree Zampino

In 1995, Will Smith divorced his first wife, Sheree Zampino.

December 31, 1997: Marriage to Jada Pinkett

On December 31, 1997, Will Smith married actress Jada Koren Pinkett.

1998: Birth of son Jaden

In 1998, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's son, Jaden Smith, was born.

2000: Birth of daughter Willow

In 2000, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter, Willow Smith, was born.

2008: Donated to Barack Obama's presidential campaign

In 2008, Will Smith donated $4,600 to the presidential campaign of Democrat Barack Obama.

December 11, 2009: Hosted Nobel Peace Prize Concert

On December 11, 2009, Will Smith and his wife hosted the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, to celebrate Barack Obama's winning of the prize.

2012: Supported legalizing same-sex marriage

In 2012, Will Smith publicly stated his support for legalizing same-sex marriage.

2013: Did not identify as religious

In 2013, Will Smith stated in an interview that he did not identify as religious.

2015: Christian faith helped to accurately portray Bennet Omalu in Concussion

In 2015, Will Smith said that his Christian faith, instilled in him by his grandmother, helped him to accurately portray Bennet Omalu in the movie Concussion.

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2016: Starred in Suicide Squad and Collateral Beauty; Father's Death

In 2016, Will Smith played Deadshot in 'Suicide Squad' but the film received negative reviews, also in 2016 Smith starred in 'Collateral Beauty', around that time his father died of cancer.

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2016: Separation from Jada Pinkett Smith

In October 2023, Jada Pinkett Smith revealed that she and Will Smith had been separated since 2016, though they have no intention to divorce.

2018: Jada Pinkett Smith's Alopecia Diagnosis

In 2018, Jada Pinkett Smith was diagnosed with alopecia areata, leading her to shave her head later due to the condition.

2018: 50th Birthday Bungee Jump

In 2018, Will Smith celebrated his 50th birthday by performing a bungee jump from a helicopter in the Grand Canyon, raising money for the charity Global Citizen.

2018: Performed Hindu rite of abhisheka of Shiva at Haridwar, India

In 2018, Will Smith performed the Hindu rite of abhisheka of Shiva at Haridwar, India, and also performed an arti of the holy river Ganga. He expressed a deep connection to Hindu spirituality and Indian astrology and spent time with the Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru.

November 9, 2021: Publication of Memoir Will

On November 9, 2021, Will Smith's memoir 'Will,' written with Mark Manson, was published.

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2021: Pulled Emancipation production from Georgia due to voting law

In 2021, Will Smith announced that production of his film, Emancipation, was being pulled from Georgia because of the Election Integrity Act, which they viewed as a restrictive voting law.

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