Many people have wondered if Justice Smith, the rising star of movies like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, is related to Will Smith, the Hollywood legend and rapper. They share the same last name and have some resemblance, but are they really family? Here’s what we know.
The Short Answer: No
No, Justice Smith is not related to Will Smith. Despite their resemblance and occasional confusion, Justice Smith has clarified on multiple occasions that he has no familial connection to the famous actor. They are not related by blood or through any family ties.
Justice Smith even has this fact in his Twitter bio, as people kept assuming they were. He also posted a tweet about the situation in 2016, saying:
> hey guys love u I’m not will smiths son if you come up to me telling me stories of “my father” I will have no idea what ur talking bout
> — Justice Smith (@standup4justice) September 7, 2016
He also confirmed that they are not related in a BuzzFeed interview. In the interview, Justice Smith jokes about how he saw a YouTube video that claimed he was related to Will Smith and that he only got his acting jobs because of nepotism, but the joke is on them – they aren’t related!
Who Is Justice Smith?
So, if Justice Smith is not related to Will Smith, who is he? Luckily, Justice Smith stands out on his own, sans famous relatives. Although he has only featured in a few film and television roles thus far, the roles that he has taken on have been largely critically-praised and loved by fans.
Justice Smith’s first film role was in the cinematic adaptation of John Green’s young adult novel, Paper Towns, in which he played Radar. Although it wasn’t a massive critical success, critics called the film earnest and well-acted, if a little sentimental.
He then starred in Baz Luhrmann’s hit Netflix show The Get Down as main character Zeke “Books” Figuero. The show was a musical drama set in the 1970s Bronx, following a group of teenagers who dream of making it big in music. The show was praised for its vibrant style, soundtrack and performances, especially by Justice Smith.
In 2018, he shared the screen with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The movie was a blockbuster hit, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide. Justice Smith played Franklin Webb, a former IT technician for Jurassic World who joins the rescue mission to save the dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption.
The following year, he landed his first major leading role in a movie in Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. The movie was based on the popular video game and franchise of the same name, and featured Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, a former Pokémon trainer who teams up with a talking Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) to solve a mystery involving his missing father.
The movie was a huge success, becoming the highest-grossing video game film adaptation of all time. It also received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, who praised its humor, visuals and charm.
In 2020, he starred opposite Elle Fanning in Netflix’s teen movie All the Bright Places as well as a short film about sexuality called Query. He also came out as queer on Instagram, sharing a post with his boyfriend Nicholas Ashe.
He is currently the lead character of HBO Max’s new show Genera+ion. The series follows a group of high schoolers as they come into their own identities and attempts to paint a portrait of the complicated lives of Gen Z teens – and teenagers in general.
He also has a few other projects in the pipeline. He’s set to star alongside Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney in the thriller flick The Voyeurs, which will be released later in 2021. And he’s set to reprise his role as Franklin Webb in Jurassic World: Dominion, the third movie in the Jurassic World trilogy, due out in 2022.
Who Is Will Smith?
Will Smith is one of the most famous and successful actors and rappers of all time. He rose to fame as the star of the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the 1990s, which catapulted him to Hollywood stardom.
He then starred in blockbuster movies such as Bad Boys, Independence Day, Men in Black, Enemy of the State, Ali, Hitch, I Am Legend, Hancock and Suicide Squad. He has been nominated for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards for his acting work.
He is also a successful musician, having won four Grammy Awards for his rap albums and singles such as “Summertime”, “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It”, “Miami” and “Men in Black”. He is one of the few artists who have achieved both critical and commercial success in both music and film.
He is married to actress Jada Pinkett Smith, and they have two children together: Jaden and Willow Smith, who are also actors and musicians. He also has a son from a previous marriage, Trey Smith, who is a DJ.
He is known for his charisma, humor and positive attitude, as well as his philanthropy and activism. He has donated millions of dollars to various causes, such as education, health, disaster relief and the environment. He is also a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and has spoken out against racism and injustice.
Conclusion
Justice Smith and Will Smith are not related, but they are both talented and successful actors in their own right. They have both starred in some of the biggest movies of the past decade, and have shown their versatility and range in different genres and roles. They also share a passion for music and a sense of humor, which makes them even more likable and relatable to their fans.
So, the next time you see Justice Smith on screen, don’t assume he’s Will Smith’s son. He’s his own person, with his own story and his own achievements. And he’s definitely someone to watch out for in the future..
