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The ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ was the television hit that set up actor and producer, Will Smith, for a lifetime of fame and fortune as one of Hollywood’s elites.

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It is estimated that Will Smith’s net worth lies between $350 million and $400 million dollars.

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He’s been one of the highest-paid actors, earning 8 to 9 figures for some of his most successful film roles, like the Men in Black and the Bad Boys franchises.

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Will Smith grew up in West Philadelphia. His long-time childhood friend, Jeffrey Allen Townes became a popular DJ in the locality.

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THE 1980s RAPPER

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Jeff needed a man to hype the crowds during his sets, and Will filled that role. They became known as “Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.”

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THE 1980s RAPPER

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They caught the attention of record producer, Russell Simmons, who signed them to Def Jam Records for their fresh rap music feel.

THE 1980s RAPPER

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Will Smith earned an enormous $10+ million off his rap record. but failed to pay the taxman, looking for his $2.8 million share of the proceeds.

THE 1980s RAPPER

Will Smith was approached by Quincy Jones to take a leading television acting role in a comedy sitcom called the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

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TELEVISION STARDOM

For the first three of the six total seasons of the show, Will Smith lived on 30% of his takings as the other 70% went to paying off his tax debt.

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TELEVISION STARDOM

Will became popular in Hollywood and landed various high-profile acting jobs because of his TV series success.

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THE MOVIE MAN

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Here’s some of the best-earning movies Smith has done:

Bad Boys II

(20% of the movie’s gross)

Hancock

(20% of the movie’s gross)

Pursuit of Happiness

(20% of the movie’s gross)

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Together with his wife, Jada, they purchased a massive mansion in Calabasas.  The property is  now worth over $50M today.

ASSETS AND EQUITY

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They owned more than 10 other properties in the USA. All in all, Jada’s and Will Smith’s net worth property portfolio sits on over $100M on its own.

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