Will Smith's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Will Smith. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Will Smith is a highly successful American actor, rapper, and film producer. He has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Smith's films have collectively grossed over $10 billion globally, establishing him as one of Hollywood's most financially successful stars due to his work in both the film and music industries.

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

2005: Received Honorary César Award and Tony Award Nomination

In 2005, Will Smith received the honorary César Award and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical for Fela!.

2006: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

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

2008: Named One of Esquire's Most Influential People

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

2018: 50th Birthday Bungee Jump in the Grand Canyon

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

May 24, 2019: Release of Aladdin

On May 24, 2019, Will Smith's film Aladdin was released. It grossed over $1 billion worldwide, becoming his highest-grossing film.

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2021: Portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard

In 2021, Will Smith portrayed Richard Williams in the film King Richard, earning him the Academy Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role.

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2021: Won Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award and Screen Actors Guild Award

In 2021, Will Smith won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Richard Williams in King Richard, a role that also won him a Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award and Screen Actors Guild Award in the same category.

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March 27, 2022: The Slap Incident at the Academy Awards

During the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Smith later won Best Actor for King Richard and apologized to the Academy, but not to Rock, in his acceptance speech.

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2022: Won Academy Award and Slapped Chris Rock

In 2022, Will Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actor for King Richard but also slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards, leading to intense debate about his public image and legacy.

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