Will Smith is easily one of the biggest stars in all of Hollywood. As a rapper, he’s produced hit songs and, as an actor, he’s headlined countless box office hits. Of course, his acting career was launched in earnest by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The hit NBC sitcom (which can be streamed with a Max subscription) turned Smith into a household name and remains popular over two decades after the conclusion of its run. The star had a number of memorable experiences while making the show, but what might be the most notable tale is the one involving the audition that landed him the part. There’s a wild story behind how Smith became a primetime mainstay, and it involves Quincy Jones as well as a party.
Now, when an actor typically goes out for a role, there’s a formal audition process that involves callbacks. The Philadelphia native, of course, isn’t the typical star and because of that, hasn’t always found himself in the most normal circumstances. After all, by the time the notion of him leading the now-iconic Fresh Prince came into the picture, he was already a well-known hip-hop artist. So it shouldn’t be all too shocking that he earned his role under less-than-usual circumstances. So without further ado, let’s talk all about how this star’s life got even more flipped-turned upside down.
