How Will Smith Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

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A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Will Smith across different fields.

Will Smith, an American actor, rapper, and film producer, has achieved significant success in both film and music. He has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. With his films grossing over $10 billion globally, he is recognized as one of Hollywood's most commercially successful stars.

2006: Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world

In 2006, Time magazine named Will Smith one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2008: Named one of the 75 most influential people of the 21st century

In 2008, Esquire named Will Smith as one of the 75 most influential people of the 21st century.

2013: Did not identify as religious

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

2018: Hindu rite of abhisheka of Shiva in Haridwar, India

In 2018, Will Smith performed the Hindu rite of abhisheka of Shiva at Haridwar, India, and expressed a deep connection to Hindu spirituality and Indian astrology. He also met with Sadhguru.

March 26, 2025: Ceremony for adding name to street sign in Philadelphia

On March 26, 2025, Will Smith attended a ceremony where his name was added to red stripes at the bottom of street signs along a block of 59th Street in west Philadelphia.