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By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Will Smith stays on top of his game.
Last week, the DVD release of his Academy Award nominated flick 'The Pursuit of Happyness' arrived in stores.
This week, the Philadelphia native was named the most powerful actor in Hollywood by 'Newsweek' magazine.
In a story titled 'The $4 Billion Man,' writer Sean Smith reports on Smith's success, which has raked in $4.4 billion in ticket sales, worldwide.
The astounding figures bested other box-office faves such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Johnny Depp and 'Meet the Fockers' actor Ben Stiller.
"An actor's power is determined primarily by opening-weekend grosses and one industry insider says Smith is "the only thing" that represents a guaranteed opening weekend," Smith reported.
The former 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air,' who cut his teeth with fame via a platinum-plated rap career, has proven to be bankable in every film genre: sci-fi, action-comedy, romantic-comedy or drama.
His most memorable works include 'Six Degrees of Separation,' 'Independence Day,' 'Men In Black,' 'Hitch' and 'Ali.'
'Happyness,' reportedly made for $55 million, has grossed an astounding $298 million worldwide.
And as an executive producer and star of the inspirational biopic, it is no wonder he's at the top.
BV Extras:
-- BIG WILLIE STYLE: Check out Will Smith's movie career in photos.
-- More about 'Pursuit of Happyness' DVD here.
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By: Lona on 4/04/2007 9:35PM
Will Smith is great.
The end.
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By: Sally on 4/04/2007 10:33PM
My God the story was so profound and was so VERY TRUE TO LIFE, the extreme struggles, the stumbling blocks everywhere and the hardship placed on black americans to survive and prosper in the U.S.
God bless you Will for making this movie. It has been 2 days since I saw it and I am still weeping. Your performance was worthy of 10 academy awards. Hope you get one soon.
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By: keisha on 4/05/2007 6:34PM
Oh please... he may smash box office records but I hear he has ruined a few lives in his pursuit of happiness. Remember brother who you took down on your way up. He still aint Denzel.
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By: Sheryl on 4/05/2007 2:28PM
I am SO HAPPY to see Will doing great things, and I love the fact that he and Jada are still going strong. I feel that because they allow each other to be who they are, they are a powerful couple. Just look at their children.. they are well rounded and balanced, thanks Will.. for being you!
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By: Margo on 4/05/2007 4:21PM
Will and Jada have earned their props. Black Love is Black Wealth. (Old school, but oh so true).
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By: ThugMrs. on 4/09/2007 10:32AM
everything you all stated is so true, and they are so wonderfully blessed! i pray God continues to bless and muliply their blessings.
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By: Sheryl on 4/06/2007 1:43AM
Didn't Denzel cheat on his wife, and had to play a dirty cop to get an Oscar.... you're right... he is no Denzel.... Thank God for small favors.
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By: charlie on 4/08/2007 3:14AM
that is one fine ass brotha
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By: Gigi on 4/08/2007 8:18AM
This goes to show that whomever Puts God and Family first, should reap SUCCESS!
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By: Gucci on 4/08/2007 8:54AM
God is so good.
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