What happened to Will Smith's real dad?

What happened to Will Smith's real dad?

Weeks after signing Smith onto the film, his father was diagnosed with cancer, from which he died in 2016.

Does Will Smith talk to his dad?

In a special Father's Day edition of Red Table Talk, Will Smith and wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith had a candid conversation about fatherhood. ... Will Smith, who has three children, opened up about how his dad influenced his parenting.

Did Will Smith have a father growing up?

“I had always been interested in shows with fathers, because I grew up with a single parent,” he said. In the episode, Will's father shows up unexpectedly after a 14-year absence.

Why did they replace Aunt Viv?

Hubert, best known as "the original Aunt Viv," left the sitcom after the first three seasons over "creative differences." She was promptly replaced by actress Daphne Maxwell Reid the following season without any mention of the recasting. ... Hubert asked Smith flat-out, "I just wanted to know one thing.

Did Will Smith have a bad childhood?

Will Smith says growing up in an abusive home caused him to develop unhealthy defense mechanisms that impacted his personal life and his professional career. "My father was violent in my house.

Why did Will Smith and Janet Hubert stop talking?

“And I wasn't unprofessional on the set. I just stopped talking to everybody because I didn't know who to trust because I had been banished. And they said it was you who banished me. Because you were Will,” Hubert said.

Will Smith mother and father?

• Father Name: Willard Christopher Smith, Sr. Mother Name: Caroline Bright. Siblings: Pam Smith, Harry Smith, Ellen Smith. Spouse: Jada Pinkett Smith (m. 1997), Sheree Zampino (m. 1992–1995) Children: Jaden Smith, Willow Smith , Trey Smith. Will Smith Favorite Food Color Music Hobbies.

Will Smith's father dies?

• Will Smith's father, Willard Carroll Smith Sr, has sadly died. The actor's ex-wife Sheree Fletcher shared the news on Instagram on Monday.

Who is Will Smith dad?

• Will Smith's father, Willard Carroll Smith, Jr., has died, according to the actor's ex-wife Sheree Fletcher , who posted a tribute to him on Instagram. By Julie Mazziotta.