Will Smith

"Seven Pounds" "Seven Pounds"

In this follow-up to "The Pursuit of Happyness," Will Smith gives the greatest gift of all. If only we could send it back.
By Stephanie Zacharek Dec 19, 2008

  • "Hancock"

    This story of a seriously flaked-out superhero shows us the limits of Will Smith's superpowers.
    By Stephanie Zacharek July 1, 2008

  • Will Smith on "Indian Idol"

    Is there anything this man can't do?
    By Andrew Leonard April 6, 2007

  • "Before they were nominees"

    Most of these Oscar-nominated actors gave it 110 percent in some cheesy roles.
    By David Puner February 23, 2007

  • "The Pursuit of Happyness"

    Will Smith plays a struggling salesman in a picture that's less about "getting" than about "not having."
    By Stephanie Zacharek December 15, 2006

  • "Hitch"

    Despite this romantic comedy's considerable flaws, Will Smith wins our hearts as a "date doctor" who counsels men in the ways of love.
    By Stephanie Zacharek February 11, 2005

  • "I, Robot"

    Will Smith has one hot bod, but is that enough to overcome this futuristic flick's edifice complex?
    By Stephanie Zacharek July 16, 2004

  • "Bad Boys II"

    Necrophilia, explosions, destroyed motor vehicles, gratuitous T&A and Martin Lawrence and Will Smith doing their lame Abbott-and-Costello act. What's not to hate?
    By Charles Taylor July 18, 2003

  • The Fix

    Is Nicole Kidman the next Catherine Deneuve? Is Bob Geldof losing his cred? What to watch on TV this summer? Plus: Bruce speaks out on Demi-Ashton!
    June 16, 2003

  • The Fix

    Will Smith a no-show at Oscars, Peter Jennings a no-show at war coverage and Monica to host reality dating show.
    By Karen Croft March 20, 2003

  • Star bore

    Thespian-challenged Hayden ordered to bulk up to Darth Vader weight; Ben Affleck's mom counting on grandkids. Plus: Halle and hubby working it out.
    By Amy Reiter December 6, 2002

  • Barrymore wants meat

    Drew chooses steaks and leather over vegetarianism; Blabenstein: Former SNLer Julia Sweeney says she's "easily orgasmic"! Plus: Kato Kaelin is baaack. Again.
    By Amy Reiter August 28, 2002

  • Ahnuld talks future

    Schwarzenegger says he wants to serve; what Will Smith learned from Bill Clinton. Plus: Playboy's photog on the calls he gets!
    By Amy Reiter July 17, 2002

  • Women want the Damon identity

    Matt's sperm is No.1 choice of New England gals; David Arquette says Courteney "smells like a truck driver"; Eminem on Mariah: "I just don't like her."
    By Amy Reiter July 8, 2002

  • "Men in Black II"

    Here's an idea: Let's just take that same gizmo-packed alien-attack buddy-flick blockbuster from the summer of '97 ... and make it dumber!
    By Jeff Stark July 3, 2002

  • The week in dirt

    Red carpet nastiness: Is Peter Fonda the next Joan Rivers? Plus: Why Will and Jada Smith should get a Parenting Award, why stick figure Kate Moss suddenly eats for two, and more.
    By Amy Reiter March 28, 2002

  • Oh, Crowe up!

    The grouchy gladiator slinks off to hotel after Oscars rejection; Ethan Hawke and the shiner that wasn't; Peter Fonda disses Gwynnie; Linda Blair gets exercised over dopey fans.
    By Amy Reiter March 27, 2002

  • The freshest prince

    Why Will Smith left the Oscars early; little "hobbit" people excluded from show; Tom makes friendly with Nicole; Sharon Stone: Only a sliver of genius!
    By Amy Reiter March 26, 2002

  • "Ali"

    Will Smith flies like a butterfly, but what director Michael Mann does to the greatest fighter of all time just stings.
    By Charles Taylor December 25, 2001

  • Memo to N.Y. Times sportswriters wracked with Giambi guilt: Get over it

    I'm deeply ashamed that the Yankees oppressed the suburbs by flexing their wallet, but with Jennifer Lopez's help, I'll get over it.
    By Allen Barra December 19, 2001

  • If Reagan can do it ...

    Will Smith for president? Natalie Merchant pulls a Schwimmer; Marilyn Manson records aphrodisiac! Plus: Trouble in Pee-wee's playhouse.
    By Amy Reiter November 29, 2001

  • Rehab redux

    "Friend" says Melanie Griffith is back at hospital; Paltrow mad about heiny photo; Rick Rockwell addresses anthrax; Will Smith: King of the bedroom!
    By Amy Reiter November 5, 2001

  • "Feels like a rape"

    Lord of the Dance freaks out over intruder; sleeping with director gets Uma nowhere; Sting's sexual stamina ain't what it was. Plus: Kid Rock slobber fest!
    By Amy Reiter May 14, 2001

  • "The Legend of Bagger Vance"

    Driving Matt Damon: Will Smith totes the race bags around Robert Redford's wussy, manicured golf movie.
    By Stephanie Zacharek November 3, 2000

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Monday, Oct. 30, 2000
    By Joyce Millman October 30, 2000
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