Which films include cameos by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, so he's well-educated in comedic timing and the art of the cameo.
In the late '80s, Smith won four Grammy Awards as one half of the group DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. He later transformed into a household name thanks to his multi-season run on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which includes various cameos from none other than Jeffrey Towns, a.k.a. DJ Jazzy Jeff, as the protagonist's friend Jazz. In a recurring gag, Jazz is repeatedly thrown out of Will's Bel-Air home; a wink-of-the-eye nod to long-time fans that allows for dozens upon dozens of cameos over six seasons.
As Smith transitioned away from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the mid-'90s, he evolved into a legit movie star. Will Smith movie cameo.
Jersey Girl (2004)
Smith appears as himself in the 2004 dramedy Jersey Girl, and offers life advice to film's protagonist, an entertainment industry publicist named Ollie Trinké (Ben Affleck). Earlier in the film, Ollie struggles with his career after losing his wife and distancing himself from his young daughter, Gertie (Raquel Castro). He labels Smith as a "two-bit TV" actor during a press event, and ultimately has a waiting room encounter with The Fresh Prince late in the movie. Smith discusses spending quality time with his children, and says "If I was a smart man, I wouldn't be sitting here right now." Ollie experiences an epiphany and then skips a planned interview in order to attend his daughter's talent show.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
In Will Ferrell) becomes incredibly popular, he's confronted by various reporters in New York City, resulting in a massive brawl. Smith's Bullington fights with a baseball bat, and ultimately orders an air strike on the park.
Winter's Tale (2014)
Smith portrays Lucifer in Akiva Goldsman's Winter's Tale, a 2014 fantasy film about a New York City demon/gangster, Pearly (Russell Crowe), who raises a boy named Peter Lake (Colin Farrell). When Pearly worries that his protégé is on the verge of using a miracle, he meets with Smith's character and asks to leave the city. Lucifer denies the request and becomes enraged during a conversation about the concept of time.
Student Of The Year 2 (2019)
During the late 2010s, Smith traveled to India to produce his reality series Will Smith's Bucket List. According to a 2019 report (via 2019 movie Student of the Year 2 as part of his pre-planned cultural education. The movie follows a college student who hopes to become "student of the year," and features a dance performance in which Will Smith grooves to "The Jawaani Song."
