Will Smith Who Lost His Cool at Oscars Once Desired to Take Advice From His Younger Self for Similar Traits

Will Smith is an icon. People can only dream of achieving the heights Smith has
attained in his career. With a career spanning over three decades, the Men In
Black actor has done numerous films and won various accolades. While he
certainly has had an incredibly successful career in both acting and rapping,
the actor has also been through a series of controversies and problems.

After the Chris Rock slap gate incident at the 2022 Oscars, Smith became subject
to harsh criticism from the masses. The actor was brutally condoned for his
actions by both his co-actors and the audience. However, three years before the
Oscar incident, Smith revealed that he would take advice from his 23-year-old
younger self. 

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The I am Legend actor has influenced tons of individuals throughout his career.
So what advice did he take from his younger self? Let us find out.


WILL SMITH ADMITS THAT WE ARE OUR OWN ENEMY

Over the years, we have seen Will Smith in a plethora of films and tv shows.
From I am Legend to Pursuit of Happiness, every role the actor plays is
memorable and influential. Previously, the Men In Black actor also featured in
Ang Lee’s ambitious thriller Gemini Man.

During a press conference for the film, Smith revealed how he would like to take
some words of advice from the younger version of him. He confessed how he was
naive yet ambitious when he was 23. Will also credited the younger him for
making some wise decisions back then. Furthermore, The Pursuit of Happiness
actor said
[https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/10/05/i-was-naive-ambitious-and-aggressive-will-smith-on-his-younger-days.html#:~:text=%22I%20love%20the,landscapes%2C%20he%20said],
“I love the philosophical idea that we all plant the seeds of our own
destruction, like we are our own worst enemies.”

Following the slap gate at the Oscars, the actor has been going through a rough
time as most of his projects are either on hold or canceled. However, despite
such wise words, the actor lost his cool at the Oscars. Although Smith could
have avoided the Oscar controversy had he taken a page from Kobe’s book
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-could-have-avoided-the-oscar-controversy-had-he-listened-to-kobe-bryant/]. 

ALSO READ: “ Think of yourself as a politician…”- When Will Smith Recalled
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Golden Rule of Being a Superstar
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-think-of-yourself-as-a-politician-when-will-smith-recalled-arnold-schwarzeneggers-golden-rule-of-being-a-superstar/]

Elsewhere, the actor added how in the past few years, he feels trapped by his
success. He also spoke about how the recent decisions and choices he made were
to protect himself. Interestingly, the actor even had an adventurous time on his
50th birthday when he went paragliding over the Grand Canyon. Smith even posted
the same on his Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMuAMKHyBj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=]. 



What are your favorite films by Will Smith? Do let us know in the comments
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Will Smith is an icon. People can only dream of achieving the heights Smith has attained in his career. With a career spanning over three decades, the Men In Black actor has done numerous films and won various accolades. While he certainly has had an incredibly successful career in both acting and rapping, the actor has also been through a series of controversies and problems. 
After the Chris Rock slap gate incident at the 2022 Oscars, Smith became subject to harsh criticism from the masses. The actor was brutally condoned for his actions by both his co-actors and the audience. However, three years before the Oscar incident, Smith revealed that he would take advice from his 23-year-old younger self. 
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The I am Legend actor has influenced tons of individuals throughout his career. So what advice did he take from his younger self? Let us find out.
<h2>Will Smith admits that we are our own enemy</h2>
Over the years, we have seen Will Smith in a plethora of films and tv shows. From I am Legend to Pursuit of Happiness, every role the actor plays is memorable and influential. Previously, the Men In Black actor also featured in Ang Lee&#8217;s ambitious thriller Gemini Man. 
During a press conference for the film, Smith revealed how he would like to take some words of advice from the younger version of him. He confessed how he was naive yet ambitious when he was 23. Will also credited the younger him for making some wise decisions back then. Furthermore, The Pursuit of Happiness actor <a href="https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2019/10/05/i-was-naive-ambitious-and-aggressive-will-smith-on-his-younger-days.html#:~:text=%22I%20love%20the,landscapes%2C%20he%20said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>, “I love the philosophical idea that we all plant the seeds of our own destruction, like we are our own worst enemies.”
Following the slap gate at the Oscars, the actor has been going through a rough time as most of his projects are either on hold or canceled. However, despite such wise words, the actor lost his cool at the Oscars. Although <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-will-smith-could-have-avoided-the-oscar-controversy-had-he-listened-to-kobe-bryant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smith could have avoided the Oscar controversy had he taken a page from Kobe’s book</a>. 
ALSO READ: <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-think-of-yourself-as-a-politician-when-will-smith-recalled-arnold-schwarzeneggers-golden-rule-of-being-a-superstar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“ Think of yourself as a politician…”- When Will Smith Recalled Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Golden Rule of Being a Superstar</a>
Elsewhere, the actor added how in the past few years, he feels trapped by his success. He also spoke about how the recent decisions and choices he made were to protect himself. Interestingly, the actor even had an adventurous time on his 50th birthday when he went paragliding over the Grand Canyon. Smith even posted the same on his <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BoMuAMKHyBj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>. 
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What are your favorite films by Will Smith? Do let us know in the comments below.

“ Think of yourself as a politician…”- When Will Smith Recalled Arnold
Schwarzenegger’s Golden Rule of Being a Superstar

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