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Will Smith has named his choices for the best films he has ever made, picking movies from across his career.The actor was appearing on the YouTube show Hot Ones when he was asked by host Sean Evans to choose the four performances that most define his career.In between struggling with increasingly potent hot sauces – a struggle not helped by him rubbing pepper into his eyes late in the episode – he named his career favourites. Watch the video below:“I think the individual best movie that I’ve ever made is The Pursuit of Happyness,” he said, referring to the 2006 drama in which he starred alongside his son Jaden.“Right behind that is the first Men In Black – direction, cinematography and music.”He went on to mention Bad Boys and Aladdin as being “among the most fun” he has ever had.“But in terms of all-around best movies, best performances, if I had to put four of them in a time capsule, it would be: The Pursuit of Happyness, the first Men In Black, I Am Legend and probably King Richard.” Smith is currently starring in Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, the fourth instalment in the buddy cop film series in which he stars alongside Martin Lawrence.The film, which also stars Vanessa Hudgens, Tiffany Haddish, DJ Khaled and Joe Pantoliano, is directed by Belgian duo Adil & Bilall, who also oversaw the previous entry, 2020’s Bad Boys For Life.

If you were one of those kids who raced home from school just to catch CBBC, then there's no doubt you'll remember Victoria Shalet as Harmony Parker in The Queen's Nose.The BBC series, adapted from the novel by Dick King Smith, hooked young viewers in the 90s and early 2000s with its magical premise and memorable characters.The show followed Victoria as Harmony Parker, a young girl who receives a special 50p coin from her uncle Ginger, unaware of its magical properties. When she rubs the coin, it grants her ten wishes, setting off a series of often hilarious adventures.The show originally aired for three successful series from 1995 to 1998 and received a reboot in 2000, running for an additional four series until 2003. Victoria Shalet, who played Harmony Parker, captivated audiences with her performance and was a regular on kids shows also featuring in Chucklevision.

Melissa McCarthy‘s makeup artist for The Little Mermaid is responding to critiques of her appearance in the movie.

Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor will star in the Kansas-set thriller Witchita Libra as a woman trying to solve a dark historic crime that tore apart her family and rural hometown.

Zack Sharf Matt Smith was a staple of Netflix’s “The Crown” during its first two seasons, where he starred as Prince Philip opposite Claire Foy’s Queen Elizabeth II. Smith’s portrayal of the British royal not only earned critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination, but it also generated an unexpected response from Philip’s grandson, Prince Harry. Smith revealed on “Today” that Prince Harry once addressed him as “granddad” when they met while playing polo. “I met Harry once, at polo, which sounds a bit grand, but it wasn’t that grand,” Smith said. “And he walked up to me and went, ‘Granddad.’” Smith added, “He watched the show! Well, I can’t claim to know if he watches it currently, but he watched a bit of it then.”

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith enjoyed an afternoon together in Malibu on Saturday, in their first sighting since millions of viewers watched him slap Chris Rock during the live Oscars telecast in March.  Smith, 53, sported a navy blue ensemble with a matching hat for lunch at the trendy Nobu sushi spot on the Pacific Coast Highway with his wife of nearly 25 years. Jada rocked a black jumpsuit with a red plaid flannel jacket wrapped around her waist as she followed closely behind her husband while leaving the ocean-side restaurant.

Clayton Davis Don’t expect an “Emancipation” for Oscar winner Will Smith in 2022. Originally expected to drop on the fall festival circuit later this year, the actor’s next film from Apple, and co-produced by his production company Westbrook Studios, is planning to delay the film’s release to sometime in 2023.Directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”), the movie would have been the first release for Smith following his assault on comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Oscars.

It’s been 24 hours since the Oscars ended, but we just got our hands on some great new photos from the show that we just had to share!

Will Smith was spotted enjoying his Oscars win and dancing at the Vanity Fair after party Sunday night after he slapped presenter Chris Rock during the award show earlier in the evening. Shortly before appearing at the party, Smith slapped Rock across the face on stage after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head. However, once at the after party Smith was mobbed by people filming the scene and squeezing next to him for selfies following his best actor win for his role in "King Richard." Smith danced and rapped along to a mash-up of his own songs, from "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" to "Summertime." "Congratulations Will Smith, I love you!" shouted DJ D-Nice as he spun the medley.

The dramatic events at Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony did not deter Best Actor winner Will Smith from attending the Vanity Fair after party, family in tow, to celebrate his first Academy Award. Earlier in the evening, Smith had stunned the audience and viewers at home when he walked on stage during the ceremony at the Dolby and smacked presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke at the expense of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Wigan Council is 'exploring options' on how to recognise the life of wrestling legend the British Bulldog, but it is unlikely to be a star on his hometown's 'Walk of Fame'.

Will Smith has received his third Oscar nomination this morning, earning his place on the Best Actor list for his role in King Richard. Smith played Richard Williams, the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, in a story charting the early days of their careers, and his role in the movie has been a favorite with critics and guilds all season long. In addition to pending nominations from SAG, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice, Smith has already claimed prizes from several critics groups. It is a long-overdue return to the Oscars spotlight for Smith, whose turn in Warner Bros.’ King Richard, written by Zach Baylin and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, has been recognized 15 years on from his last citation by the Motion Picture Academy.

The Crown star Matt Smith and Saint Maud’s Morfydd Clark are to lead supernatural horror film Starve Acre from BAFTA-nominated Apostasy creator Daniel Kokotajlo. Cornerstone is handling world sales and will launch at next month’s European Film Market.

It’s been a 10-year journey for Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage.

Will Smith stars as the highly driven father to tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams in the first trailer for King Richard.Smith portrays Richard Williams in the biopic, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Monsters And Men) while the Williams sisters themselves are played by Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAdelaide Clemens, Patrick J. Adams, Douglas Smith and Kathleen Turner will star in “The Swearing Jar.”The musical romance will be directed by Lindsay MacKay (“Wet Bum”) from a script by Kate Hewlett (“Malory Towers”), who adapts her play of the same name.

Scott Marshall Smith, the screenwriter whose credits included the Robert De Niro films Men of Honor and The Score, has died, his publicist said Tuesday. He was 62.

Dave McNary Film ReporterProducer-writer Scott Marshall Smith, who received his first screenplay credit on “Men of Honor,” died following a stroke, his family said Tuesday. He was 62.Smith was a native of Monterey, Calif., and was raised in the Midwest.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Douglas Smith, who currently stars in the Emmy-winning TNT series The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, has signed with ICM Partners for representation in all areas.The Canadian actor and musician portrays Marcus Isaacson in The Alienist, alongside Daniel Bruhl, Luke Evans and Dakota Fanning.Smith recently portrayed Corey Brockfield in the second season of HBO’s critically acclaimed Big Little Lies.

Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith were once accused of starving their daughter Willow by Child Protective Services officials.