At 51, Will Smith is one of the most successful movie stars of the last couple decades, and his trajectory to that place was meteoric. From youthful rap to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Independence Day to global domination, Smith was on you so fast you barely had time to register that he'd taken over the world. And in recent years, he has remained likable and relatable, even when his star has taken a dip or two. He even managed to still be charming in Suicide Squad, which one would have thought impossible.
And don't think he doesn't have depth, either, playing "serious" roles in both dramas (Ali) and four-quadrant blockbusters (I Am Legend). Even with his missteps, Smith remains the sort of movie star you just don't see anymore. With the release of King Richard, we went back and ranked all of his movie performances.
