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How tall is Will Smith? 'Men In Black' star once mentioned feeling short next to Shaquille O'Neal

Will Smith might be considered tall for Hollywood but not so much going by basketball standards

Real name	Willard Carroll Smith ll
Date of Birth	September 25, 1968
Age	54 (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height	6 ft 1½ in (1.87 m) approx
Weight	82 kg (181 lbs)
Nationality	American
Net Worth	$350 million
Spouse	Jada Pinkett Smith (m. 1997), Sheree Zampino (m. 1992–1995)
Children	Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, Trey Smith

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Willard Carroll Smith II, known as Will Smith, celebrated for his roles in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and 'Men in Black' among others, stands at a height of 6 feet 1½ inches (1.87 m or 187 cm), as documented on his IMDb resume.

His weight is recorded as 82 kg (181 lbs), according to Super Stars Bio.

Will Smith began his career as a rapper in 'DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince'. He transitioned into acting, debuting in 'Where the Day Takes You' (1992). His notable roles include 'Bad Boys' (1995) with Martin Lawrence and 'Men in Black' (1997) with Tommy Lee Jones.

Will's standout film is 'The Pursuit of Happyness' (2006) alongside Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton. His other hits include 'Independence Day' (1996), 'Hitch' (2005), 'Focus' (2015), 'Aladdin' (2019), and more.

Will has won five Golden Globe nominations, two Academy Awards, and four Grammy Awards. In April 2007, Newsweek dubbed him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood."

Will is the only actor in Hollywood with eight consecutive $100 million+ domestic films, eleven consecutive $150 million+ international films, and eight consecutive number-one domestic box office openings.

Forbes ranks him as "the world's most bankable star."

Will Smith's portrayal of Richard Williams in 'King Richard' (2021) earned him widespread acclaim, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award.

Fans admire Will Smith for his height

In addition to his acting talents, Will Smith's height has garnered admiration from his fans. His commanding presence enhances his charisma.

Many admirers have observed how he adeptly incorporates his stature into his roles, even when dressed in what some might describe as "ridiculous" outfits in his films.

A fan wrote on X, "I love watching will smith on screen, he’s so fun! and i love the way he uses his height lol — so tall in such ridiculous fluorescent clothes."

Will Smith or Shaq: Who is taller?

Shaquille O’Neal, the former American professional basketball player turned sports analyst, boasts an impressive height of 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m or 216 cm) according to Sports Brief. This towering height makes even someone as tall as Will Smith seem comparatively short.

A Throwback Thursday photo posted by Will Smith on Instagram, taken at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, featured Will standing next to Shaquille. This image surprised many fans, revealing that Will Smith is considerably shorter than he often appears in movies.

Captioning the photo, Will Smith wrote, "Throwback to the exact moment when I realized 6’2 ain't that tall. Yo Shaq - save a little height for the rest of us, man!!"

 

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, known as Shaq, is a former NBA star turned TV sports analyst.

He has played for six teams, winning four championships in his 19-year-long career in the NBA. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in basketball history.

Despite Will Smith's IMDb resume listing his height as 6 feet 1½ inches, he has stated that he is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m or 188 cm), leaving fans questioning, "Is Will Smith really 6'2"?"

Will Smith's height compared to wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith is 4 feet 11½ inches (1.51 m or 151 cm) tall according to her IMDb profile, making her noticeably shorter than her husband Will Smith, who stands a foot and one and a half inches taller.

Jada Koren Pinkett Smith is an accomplished American actress and talk show host. She co-hosts the acclaimed Facebook Watch program, 'Red Table Talk', for which she earned a Daytime Emmy Award.

In 2021, Time Magazine honored her as one of the 100 most influential people worldwide.

Complimenting the couple's height difference, a fan wrote on X, "Will Smith was the reason I understood why height is a contributing factor to attractiveness. Yes, daddy longlegs 😍"

The noticeable height difference between Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has drawn comments from fans, particularly about their son, Jaden Smith, who stands at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m or 175 cm), as per IMDb.

A fan mentioned, "Great genetics? Yeah, Will Smith is tall, but Jada is short (5'0). So I'd call it mixed genetics at best."