Will Smith, born as Willard Christopher Smith Jr., was born on September 25, 1968, in West Philadelphia. His parents were Willard Christopher Smith Sr., a refrigeration engineer, and Caroline, a school administrator. Will Smith's childhood was marked by his parents' divorce when he was 13, leading him to pursue a career in entertainment.

Will Smith starts his career as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince.

In 1985, Will Smith and Jeffrey 'DJ Jazzy Jeff' Townes formed the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince after meeting by chance at a house party.

Will Smith released his first single 'I Dream of Jeannie' on October 20, 1986, which became a big hit. This marked the beginning of his successful music career.

On June 28, 1987, Will Smith was awarded 'Most Likely to Succeed'. This recognition highlighted his potential for future success in the entertainment industry.

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, which includes Will Smith, wins a Grammy for the best rap performance with the song 'Parents Just Don't Understand.'

On February 22, 1989, Will Smith wins his first Grammy for Best Rap Performance for the track 'Parents Just Don't Understand.' This marks a significant achievement in his music career.

On February 27, 1990, the TV show 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' debuts, starring Will Smith. The show becomes a cultural phenomenon and showcases Will's acting talent beyond his music career.

In September 10, 1990, Will Smith releases 'Yo Homes, to Bel Air,' the iconic theme song for 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.' The song becomes synonymous with the show and further boosts Will's popularity.

Will Smith marries Sheree and later divorces her.

Will Smith played a small part in the movie 'Where The Day Takes You' released on September 11, 1992.

Will Smith welcomed his first child on November 11, 1992.

Will Smith is cast in the movie 'Six Degrees of Separation'.

Will Smith wins a Grammy for the song 'Summer Time'.

Will Smith joins the Drama Club.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released their final album in December 1993.

Will Smith stars as Detective Mike Lowrey in the action-comedy film 'Bad Boys'. The movie showcases Smith's charisma and action star potential.

Following his separation from his first wife, Will Smith finds support in actress Jada Pinkett, who becomes his best friend. They lean on each other for emotional support and understanding.

Will Smith starred in the movie 'Bad Boys' released on December 19, 1995.

The television sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' concludes.

Will Smith portrayed a Marine Corps pilot in Roland Emmerich's science fiction film, which became the highest-grossing film of 1996, grossing over $817 million worldwide.

Will Smith stars in the movie 'Independence Day'.

Will Smith stars in the alien thriller Independence Day as Captain Steven Hiller, a United States Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot. The film becomes a huge success, earning over $300 million during its U.S. theatrical run.

Will Smith marries actress Jada Pinkett, marking a significant personal milestone in his life.

Will Smith marries actress Jada Pinkett.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett welcome their first child together.

'Enemy of the State' was released on November 20, 1998. The film is a thriller starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, revolving around government surveillance and privacy invasion. It received positive reviews for its intense plot and performances.

Will Smith's first child with wife Jada, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, was born on June 30, 1999.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith welcome their daughter Willow Camille Reign Smith to the family. Will Smith shows dedication as a parent by leaving the 2002 Academy Awards to attend to his 1-year-old daughter who had a high fever.

The movie 'The Legend of Bagger Vance' was released on this date. It is a film that stars Will Smith and explores themes of golf, spirituality, and self-discovery.

Will Smith's second child with wife Jada, Willow Camille Reign Smith, was born on December 31, 2000.

Will Smith releases 'Just the Two of Us,' a book based on his 1998 song about fatherhood. The book is dedicated to his parents and fathers worldwide.

Will Smith received a Best Actor Oscar nomination on July 2, 2001.

On September 11, 2001, the release of Will Smith's movie 'Men in Black' coincided with the tragic events of 9/11.

Will Smith gained 35 pounds of muscle and underwent intensive boxing training to portray Muhammad Ali in the biopic Ali. Muhammad Ali praised Smith's performance, stating that he was the only person who could look and act like him.

Bad Boys II is a 2003 action-comedy film directed by Michael Bay, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith. It is a sequel to the 1995 film Bad Boys. The film follows two police detectives investigating the flow of ecstasy into Miami. Despite receiving mainly negative reviews from critics, it was a commercial success, grossing $273,339,556 worldwide.

Will Smith received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance as boxer Muhammad Ali in the movie Ali.

Will Smith and his wife Jada created the sitcom 'All of Us' together.

Del Spooner, portrayed by Will Smith, is a Chicago police detective who harbors a strong aversion towards the rapid technological advancements, particularly robots. He grapples with survivor's guilt and utilizes a robotic arm following a car accident where a robot prioritized saving him over a young girl.

Will Smith starred in the movie 'I Robot'.

On February 14, 2005, the romantic comedy movie 'Hitch' starring Will Smith was released, marking a significant moment in the history of romantic comedies by featuring minority actors in lead roles.

On December 15, 2006, Will Smith starred as Chris Gardner in the real-life inspired movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness', a role that earned him critical acclaim, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. His son Jaden also starred in the film.

Will Smith was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in the movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness'.

Will Smith received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness'.

On December 10, 2007, Smith was honored at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Smith left an imprint of his hands and feet outside the theater in front of many fans.

Smith starred in the film I Am Legend, released on December 14, 2007. The film had the largest opening ever for a December release in the United States.

Will Smith begins producing some of the movies he stars in.

Will Smith was reported to be selected as one of America's Top Ten Most Famous people.

Will Smith was named one of America's top ten most fascinating people of 2008 for a Barbara Walters ABC special.

Will Smith and his wife hosted the Nobel Peace Prize Contest in Oslo, Norway.

On August 19, 2011, it was announced that Smith returned to the studio with producer La Mar Edwards to work on his fifth studio album.

As of February 27, 2012, Will Smith remains a highly successful and dedicated individual.

Smith reprised his role as Agent J with Men in Black 3, which opened on May 25, 2012, becoming his first major starring role in four years.

In November 2013, Margot Robbie denied rumors of an on-set affair with Will Smith while they were filming the movie Focus. The rumors circulated online but Robbie dismissed them as untrue.

Smith starred opposite Margot Robbie in the romance drama Focus, released on February 27, 2015.

In 2016, Will Smith portrayed the character Deadshot in the supervillain team-up action film Suicide Squad. Despite the film's commercial success, it received negative reviews from critics.

On December 22, 2017, Will Smith's film Bright was released on Netflix. Despite being the most expensive film for Netflix at the time, it was met with critical disappointment.

In July 2018, Will Smith expressed his unwavering commitment to his 'life partner' Jada Pinkett Smith, stating that there is nothing that could break their relationship.

On May 24, 2019, Will Smith portrayed The Genie in Disney's live-action adaptation of Aladdin. The film became his highest-grossing movie, surpassing Independence Day.

On October 11, 2019, Will Smith starred in Gemini Man, where he played an assassin facing his younger clone. The film was a box office disappointment and received negative reviews.

In June 2020, it was announced that Will Smith would star in Emancipation, directed by Antoine Fuqua, where he portrays Peter, a runaway slave, who outsmarts hunters and the Louisiana swamp on a journey to the Union Army.

In July 2020, Jada Pinkett Smith invited both Will Smith and August Alsina to the Red Table Talk to address the romantic relationship between her and Alsina that occurred during a period of separation from Smith. Pinkett Smith clarified that Smith did not actually approve of the relationship, highlighting the complexities of their personal dynamics.

Will Smith's memoir 'Will', co-written with Mark Manson, was published on November 9, 2021. The book delves into his childhood traumas, relationship with his father, and experiences with ayahuasca.

On February 7, 2022, National Geographic announced that Will Smith would star in a series titled Pole to Pole, which follows his journey from the South Pole to the North Pole, exploring Earth's biomes and communities along the way.

During the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, 2022, Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock onstage in response to a joke about his wife. Smith later apologized and resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Academy announced a 10-year ban on Will Smith from attending future Oscars galas and associated events due to a controversy. This decision led to the suspension of several film projects involving Smith.

Will Smith is currently involved in various projects, including producing and starring in upcoming films. One of the projects, 'Emancipation' for Apple TV, faces uncertainty in its release. Despite the controversies, Smith expressed his commitment to spreading positivity and hinted at making amends over time.

During the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith defended his wife Jada Pinkett Smith by slapping Chris Rock after he made a comment about her. This incident revealed that the couple had actually been separated for six years, a fact that was not known to the public until Pinkett Smith's recent interview.

Despite the initial shock from revelations, Jada Pinkett Smith mentioned on Today that she and Will Smith are working hard to mend their relationship. She emphasized the importance of healing and focusing on their connection.