Will Smith has spent much of his career reinventing himself, particularly in the years following the Oscar slap controversy and the ongoing public scrutiny surrounding his personal life. But according to Tyrese Gibson, one of the most impactful lessons he ever received from the Academy Award-winning actor had nothing to do with acting or Hollywood strategy. Instead, it was deeply personal.
During his recent appearance on the NXT Chapter Podcast, the Transformers star reflected on advice he once received from Will Smith that fundamentally changed how he viewed both his life and his career. Gibson explained that the Fresh Prince performer framed success and stagnation as direct reflections of the people you keep closest to you. As the R&B singer-turned-actor recalled, Smith put it this way:
