Will Smith
Awards & Honours
46
Awards Won
5
Honours
6
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Will Smith is one of the most decorated entertainers of his generation. He has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and four Grammy Awards, making him one of the few artists to achieve EGOT-level success (though he lacks an Emmy and Tony). His films have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, and he holds the Guinness World Record for most consecutive $100 million-grossing movies at the US box office (8 films). Smith's influence extends beyond entertainment; he has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People twice and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. His ability to transition from music to television to film with sustained success is rare, and his Oscar win for King Richard cemented his legacy as a dramatic actor.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 1997 Hollywood Boulevard for motion pictures.
Guinness World Record
Most consecutive $100 million-grossing movies at the US box office (8 films from 2002 to 2008).
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary Doctor of Arts degree for his contributions to entertainment and philanthropy.
BET Humanitarian Award
Recognized for his philanthropic work, including education and clean water initiatives.
NAACP President's Award
Honored for his outstanding achievements and humanitarian efforts.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists
World's Highest-Paid Actors
World's Highest-Paid Actors
World's Highest-Paid Actors
100 Most Influential People in the World
100 Most Influential People in the World
Magazine Covers
TIME
2007-12-10
The Most Powerful Actor in Hollywood
Rolling Stone
1997-05-01
The Fresh Prince of Hollywood
Vanity Fair
2008-03-01
The $5 Billion Man
GQ
2014-12-01
The Man Who Would Be King
Vogue
1998-08-01
Will and Jada: Power Couple
Records & Feats
Most consecutive $100 million-grossing movies at the US box office
Smith starred in 8 consecutive films that each grossed over $100 million domestically, from 2002 to 2008.
First rapper to win an Academy Award for Best Actor
Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2022 for King Richard, becoming the first rapper to win in that category.
First artist to win a Grammy for Best Rap Performance
Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1989 for Parents Just Don't Understand.