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Will Smith shares surprising movie he thinks is the best he's ever made

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Published 19:13 10 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Will Smith shares surprising movie he thinks is the best he's ever made

If you were thinking Men in Black or King Richard, you'd be wrong

Anish Vij

Anish Vij

Will Smith has opened up on his best ever movie and it's not what you think.

The veteran actor, producer, and rapper - still only 55 - has been in the entertainment industry since the 90s, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Despite the 10 year Academy ban after slapping Chris Rock on stage in 2022, Smith won his first ever Oscar on the night, an accolade to go alongside his four Grammy Awards.

He was awarded Best Actor for his portrayal of Richard Williams in biographical sports drama King Richard (2021) - yet Smith still does't consider this to be his best ever film.

Now, the Philadelphia-born actor has a resumé many can only dream of, from Men in Black and Hitch, to more serious films like Seven Pounds and Ali.

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But none of the above are considered to be his greatest film.

Ahead of the release of Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, Smith appeared on YouTube show Hot Ones when he was asked to choose the four performances that most define his career.

The hit YouTube show sees celebrities test their tolerance to seriously hot, hot wings. (YouTube/First We Feast)
The hit YouTube show sees celebrities test their tolerance to seriously hot, hot wings. (YouTube/First We Feast)

“I think the individual best movie, all around, that I’ve ever made is The Pursuit of Happyness," he revealed.

"Right behind that is the first Men In Black. The direction, cinematography, and music.”

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“If I had to put four of them in a time capsule it would be The Pursuit of Happyness, the first Men In Black, I Am Legend, and probably King Richard.”

Also while promoting the fourth instalment of Bad Boys, his co-star Martin Lawrence has opened up about what it's like to work together again.

The 59-year-old told the PA news agency: “He [Will] brings out the best in everybody around him. He’s like a star athlete who raises the game of his teammates—everyone knows when they’re working with Will, they’ve got to bring their A-game.”

The pair have reunited for a fourth instalment of Bad Boys. (PA)
The pair have reunited for a fourth instalment of Bad Boys. (PA)

“Martin’s comedy is unique because he makes you fall in love with him as you laugh with him,” Smith said.

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“He’s vulnerable and finds a way to make that hilarious. I think Martin’s vulnerability is one of the secret ingredients — Mike Lowrey, and the audience, are always with Marcus.

“And because Marcus likes Mike, even though he’s a loose cannon, you like Mike.”

The film is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with Smith adding: “I’ve made movies with so many great directors, and all of the great ones bring their own aesthetic to the movie.

“And that’s what Adil & Bilall do.

“They take the first two movies we did and build on them, spin them in their own new direction. And that’s why they’re great directors.”

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Bad Boys: Ride Or Die is out in cinemas now.

Featured Image Credit: YouTube/FirstWeFeast/Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Topics: Will Smith, Celebrity, Film

Anish Vij
Anish Vij

Anish is a Journalist at LADbible Group and is a GG2 Young Journalist of the Year 2025. He has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and a Bachelor's degree in International Business Management. Apart from that, his life revolves around the ‘Four F’s’ - family, friends, football and food. Email: [email protected]

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