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Will Smith was born on September 25th
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Pennsylvania growing up in a loving
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family will was always encouraged to
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pursue his passions he developed a love
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for music and comedy at a young age
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which would eventually shape his future
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Will's early life was marked by a strong
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sense of determination and hard work he
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attended Overbrook High School where he
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developed his rap skills and formed a
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hip-hop duo with his friend Jeff towns
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aka DJ Jazzy Jeff their unique blend of
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humor and music quickly gained
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popularity in the local scene After High
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School will and DJ Jazzy Jeff released
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their debut single girls ain't nothing
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but trouble which became a local hit
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this success led to a record deal and
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their album rock the house was released
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1987 Will's Carisma and wit quickly made
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him a fan favorite in the late 1980s
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Will's popularity soared as he began to
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transition from music to television he
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landed the starring role in the popular
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sitcom The Fresh Prince of belir which
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ran for six seasons and cemented his
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status as a household name as Will's
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acting career took off he began to land
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roles in major films such as
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Independence Day and Men In Black his
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unique blend of humor and Action Hero
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charm made him a box office sensation
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throughout his career will has been
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recognized with numerous Awards and
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accolades including multiple Grammy
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Awards an Academy Award nomination and a
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star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in
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addition to his successful career will
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is also a devoted husband and father
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he's been married to actress Jada pinket
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Smith since 1997 and they have two
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children together Jaden and Willow will
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has also been recognized for his
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philanthropic efforts particularly in
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the area of Education he has founded
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several charitable organizations
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including the Will and Jada Smith Family
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Foundation throughout his life will has
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remained true to his roots and his
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passion for music he has continued to
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release new music including the hit
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single getting jiggy witht it in
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1997 Will Smith's inspiring story is a
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testament to the power of hard work
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determination and staying true to
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oneself he continues to be a beloved
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figure in popular culture and his legacy
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will undoubtedly Inspire future
