Will Smith has had quite the career, and each of his roles add a different dimension to him as an actor. He's played all kinds of characters, though some stick out more than others. His character in The Pursuit of Happyness, in particular, has had an effect on the Bright actor and significantly impacted his approach to acting. Smith opened up about meeting the inspiration for the 2006 film, Chris Gardner, even recalling an emotional moment they shared. The star also explained how it taught him a keen "secret" about his acting career.
The Oscar winner recently sat down with Kevin Hart on the comedian's talk show, Hart to Heart, which is available in full with a Peacock subscription. Will Smith told stories from his career, like how Steven Spielberg convinced him to do Men in Black. He also discussed his personal life, like his regret over introducing his kids to fame so young. During the chat, he discussed his experience working on The Pursuit of Happyness, which was an important movie for him. Smith had the opportunity to meet the man who inspired the feature, and they'e since shared sweet exchanges over social media. and was very moved by his experiences. While explaining what led him to take on the role, Smith remembered Chris Gardner taking him to a key location from the businessman's past:
