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 awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and four Grammys. Smith's films have collectively earned over $10 billion globally, solidifying his status as one of Hollywood's most commercially successful actors.

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

2005: Honorary César Award and Tony 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 75 Most Influential People

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

2017: "Bright" Record

Will Smith's film Bright (2017), broke the record at the time for the most-viewed Netflix film ever for its first week.

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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. The jump was insured by Lloyd's of London for $200 million and raised money for the charity Global Citizen.

June 2020: "Emancipation" Deal

In June 2020, Will Smith's action thriller drama Emancipation (2022) was sold to Apple Studios for $120 million, making it the largest film festival acquisition deal in film history.

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2021: Portrayal of Richard Williams and Awards

In 2021, Will Smith portrayed Richard Williams in the film King Richard, winning several awards for his performance.

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2021: Awards for King Richard

In 2021, Will Smith received multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role as Richard Williams in King Richard. He also received a producer nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

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2021: Emmy Nomination for Cobra Kai

In 2021, Will Smith was nominated as a producer of Cobra Kai for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

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2022: Sale of Emancipation

Will Smith's action thriller drama Emancipation (2022) was sold to Apple Studios for $120 million in June 2020, which made it the largest film festival acquisition deal in film history.

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