Hollywood hasn’t been that kind to black actors over the years but the industry is showing Will Smith lots of love. Big Willie pulled in an estimated $80 million over the last year, according to a new report issued by Forbes, making him Tinseltown’s best-paid actor.
Eddie Murphy’s $55 million tied with Mike Myers for third, behind No. 2 Johnny Depp with $72 million.
And get this: the former Fresh Prince of Bel Air star also set a theatrical record this year. Thanks to the commercial success of this summer’s anti-superhero flick Hancock, he’s the first actor in Hollywood history to have eight straight movies eclipse $100 million at the box office.
All this success hasn’t gone to Will’s head.
“He’s the biggest movie star on the planet, [but] he’s still the same Will – the same good guy,” his longtime friend and former rap partner DJ Jazzy Jeff told People earlier this month. He’s just a little harder to get in touch with.” “
Will has said, “I love being black in America, and especially being black in Hollywood.”
We would too if we were making money like you Will.
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