Became a Public Spotlight After Slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, Here are 5 Interesting Facts About Will Smith

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A few days ago, a surprising incident occurred at the world's acting art awards, the 94th Academy Awards or commonly known as the Oscars. The event was held on March 27, 2022 at Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California, United States.

In the event, Chris Rock, a comedian, intended to present the Best Documentary award. However, before that, Chris Rock started with a comedy monologue. Until Chris joked by saying one sentence about Will Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. “Jada, I love you, G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to watch it,” said Chris.

After hearing that sentence, Will Smith, who had previously laughed along with Chris's joke, immediately became silent and stood up to the stage where Chris Rock was standing. Will then slapped Chris's cheek and said, “Don't mention my wife's name from your mouth again!”.

After the incident, the actor born on September 25, 1968 became a public spotlight. Curious about some interesting facts about the actor? Let's take a look below.

1. A Young Millionaire

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This father with three children apparently once aspired to be a rapper. He revealed that in his birthplace of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, everyone is a rapper.

As a result of being inspired by his environment, he finally entered the music world at the age of 16 and met his good friend Jeff Townes or better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff. They eventually released a debut single titled 'Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble', even successfully entering the top 83 on the 'Billboard Top 200' and he became a young millionaire.

2. The Only Actor to Earn USD 100 Million

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This actor broke records by being the only actor to earn a gross income of USD 100 million. During the period from the film Men In Black II in 2002 to Hancock in 2008, Will Smith released eight consecutive films until he was able to earn a fantastic income.

Not only that, it turns out that Will Smith also succeeded in starring in many consecutive films and succeeding at the box office. With his film titled Bad Boys For Life, it became Sony Pictures' highest-grossing R-rated film to date.

3. Tall Since the Age of 13

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As a public figure, personal data will certainly be sought after by fans. Height is one of the things that makes fans curious.

However, who would have thought that Will Smith's height is almost 2 meters, which is 1.88 m. What's more interesting is that his height has not changed since he was 13 years old until he reached his current age of 51 years old.

4. Solving Rubik's Cube in 55 Seconds

Who would have thought that this actor and film producer could solve a Rubik's Cube in just 55 seconds. In the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, Will played a character who was trapped with a Rubik's Cube.

Apparently, in that scene, Will was really able to solve the cube as fast as it appeared in the movie. Will Smith wanted there to be no tricks in that scene and he learned the basic techniques of Rubik's Cube from Tyson Mao.

5. Once Given Tips by Barack Obama

In a Carpool Karaoke episode in 2017, Will Smith revealed that former US President Barack Obama had given him tips. Will also revealed that Barack Obama had said that he was sure that Will Smith could play for a hypothetical movie.

It was an honor for the actor. Will Smith himself has played many extraordinary people such as Muhammad Ali to Dr. Bennet Omalu in Concussion.

(kpl/mag)