Introduction: Will Smith is known for many things in the entertainment industry, from his iconic blockbusters to his rap. But aside from his acting skills, the 54-year-old is also known for his friendly and charismatic attitude. His success in the industry has been boosted by his connections with other stars, including Queen Latifah, who he met through his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The rapper first appeared on TV thanks to Will Smith and the two have since become close friends, with Queen Latifah even being referred to as “Aunt La” by the Smith family. Their friendship has been going strong for more than three decades and was recently celebrated on the talk show Red Table Talk. Will Smith and Queen Latifah have also starred in the movie Girls’ Trip. Do you like this friendship? Let us know in the comments.
From his timeless blockbusters to pure rap, Will Smith is known in the entertainment industry for many things. But aside from the talents he showcases on TV, the 54-year-old is also known as one of the friendliest people in Hollywood. Some will shy away from saying that Smith has found success in the industry at a time when seeing a film led by a black character draws huge audiences.
And in addition to his top-notch acting skills, Smith he has his charisma to thank for that. But his career isn’t the only one that started thanks to a friendship in the industry. Queen Latifah, who is not only the most popular female rapper, but also the first female rapper, once thanked the actor for believing in her when no one else did. Meanwhile, it might surprise you that the connection between them is Jada Pinkett-Smith.
How did Will Smith meet dynamic duo Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith?
Rapper Wrath of My Madness first met the actress Collateral when she was only seventeen years old and participating in a club. Jada Pinkett-Smith was in the audience and, unsurprisingly, stayed until the very end to meet Queen Latifah and tell her how breathtakingly talented she is.
Is Queen Latifah the female Will Smith?
— Yello (@YelloDuzzit) November 27, 2022
This meeting will go down in history as the beginning of more than three decades of friendship between Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett. Not surprisingly, Will Smith came into the frame through his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, and along with the actress, the Pursuit of Happyness actor was also amazed by Queen Latifah’s talent.
Fast forward: The Oscar-winning actor and Jada Pinkett have been happily married for more than twenty-five years, have three children, and everyone calls Queen Latifah “Aunt La,” as the rapper told People in a 2017 interview.
How did the Smiths influence Queen Latifah’s career?
At a time when no one believed a female rapper would draw massive crowds, the Wrath of My Madness rapper revealed that Smith has her back. Her first appearance on television was thanks to an actor in pursuit of happiness, who invited her to play a cameo role in the movie “The Prince of Beverly Hills”.
I just watched that Fresh Prince episode with Queen Latifah and now I really want a movie with her and Will Smith
— Tw*tter Lexus (@_lexmose_) December 15, 2022
The Grammy-winning rapper appeared on Pinkett’s popular Facebook talk show Red Table Talk and they showed off their incredible 30 years of bonding. Besides Will Smith and To Queen Latifah love of words, the current superstar rapper says, “Every time I do something or I want to try something, I want to say that Will is somehow [on it].” Pinkett and Queen Latifah starred in the movie Girls’ Trip.
Do you like this friendship between Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah? Let us know in the comments below.
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