Amidst ‘Bad Boys' 200 Million Success, Will Smith Gets A Special Wish from Jada Pinkett Smith

Published 06/17/2024, 2:15 AM EDT

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With the arrival of the Bad Boys, Will Smith, and Martin Lawrence, the sluggish summer box office has finally bounced back. However, for Smith, there is more to celebrate than just box office success. Jada Pinkett Smith recently took to social media to pay a touching tribute to the Hancock actor on a special occasion, sharing some particularly special photos, including the entire Smith clan in the frames.

The 55-year-old actor has always emphasized that family comes first, and on this special day, the rest of the Smith clan echoed this sentiment, making him their top priority. 

Jada Pinkett Smith’s heartfelt wish for Will Smith following Bad Boys' summer frenzy

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Will Smith's summer got a major boost with the release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and he might be gearing up for a fifth installment. While the box office success is a reason to celebrate, Jada Pinkett Smith and the kids added another with a heartfelt Father's Day tribute. Pinkett Smith shared a photo on Instagram of the actor sleeping peacefully, while she, Jaden, Trey, Willow Smtih, and Sheree Zampino photo-bombed with funny faces in the background.

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"Will, thank you for being a devoted girl dad/boy dad and doing all you do," wrote Jada, noting how much he deserved the rest. It is a well-known truth that fathers give their all to make their children happy, and with the Father's Day message on behalf of the kids, Pinkett Smith expressed both gratitude and ensured he got what dads often lack the most—rest. The family photo also accompanied a cap reading, "Happy Zaddy Day."

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Will Smith's hard work has been recognized by both his audience and his family. However, the most significant acknowledgment came with a hefty price tag, thanks to the success of Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

Will Smith’s salary for Bad Boys: Ride or Die

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Will Smith's star power in Bad Boys: Ride or Die has propelled the franchise past the $1 billion global box office milestone, with the latest film earning $200 million worldwide. This marks Smith's second franchise to achieve this milestone, following the Men in Black series. Reportedly, Smith's paycheck for this fourth installment was his largest yet for the franchise, with Variety reporting his salary at $25 million.

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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Smith earned $2 million for the first film, $20 million for the sequel, and $17 million for the third part. With Bad Boys: Ride or Die, his total earnings from the franchise have soared to $64 million. Thus, it is only fitting that his hard work is rewarded, and what better reward than the heartfelt acknowledgment from his family on Father's Day?

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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