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Jaden Smith, the son of the Hollywood star Will Smith, is still primarily recognized in the shadow of his father rather than as an independent actor or musician. His career began alongside his father, with Jaden stepping into the spotlight in the heartwarming 2006 filmThe Pursuit of Happyness,where he portrayed the endearing son of Will Smith’s character, Chris Gardner.
He later ventured away from his father’s influence to take on prominent roles in two high-budget remakes: the flashy science fiction filmThe Day the Earth Stood Stillin 2008 and the Jackie Chan-led dramaThe Karate Kidin 2010.
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TwilightHolds A Special Place In Jaden Smith’s Heart
Even thoughJaden Smithstepped away from the world of cinema, the actor has made appearances in the 2018 filmSkate Kitchenand the 2020 movieLife in a Year,where he shared the screen with Cara Delevingne. Additionally, he continues to be a presence in music videos for artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Kid Cudi. Jaden’s love for the art of film endures, as he took toTwitterin 2015 to declare one of his all-time favorite movies.
In a surprising revelation, the musician candidly declared thatThe Age of Adalinemight just be the “best film” he’s ever watched, ranking it among his all-time favorites. This 2015 romance, starring talents like Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, and Ellen Burstyn, garnered mixed reviews from critics within the industry. In contrast, fans of the intimate fantasy movie enthusiastically voiced their delight, showcasing the divergence between critical and audience reception.
Curiously, the actor appended the phrase “Excluding Twilight” to the conclusion of his tweet, as if it were an implicit assumption that the 2008 vampire starringRobert Pattinsonfilm held a special place in his heart. Which of the two is truly his favorite,The Age of AdalineorTwilight? It remains a mystery known only to Jaden Smith himself.
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Jaden Smith Decided To Cut Ties With his Family After This Film
In his memoir,Will, actorWill Smithdisclosed that a significant portion of the criticism directed atAfter Earthwas aimed at Jaden Smith. Will openly acknowledged that it was challenging to witness his son shouldering the majority of the responsibility for M. Night Shyamalan’s film, given that Jaden was the film’s primary face.
Ultimately, his actions led to Jaden Smith seeking emancipation, a request that deeply wounded the father of three. Despite being aware of his son’s sentiments at the time, the request still caused him considerable pain.
The 2013 film faced harsh criticism from reviewers who found fault with the storyline, the visual effects, the performances of both Will and Jaden Smith, as well as Shyamalan’s direction. Surprisingly, despite its hefty $130 million budget, the movie managed to rake in $243.8 million at the box office.
Twilightis available for streaming on Peacock.
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Source:Far Out
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Vishal Kawadkar is a seasoned writer specializing in writing engaging and informative content on various topics. He is a cinephile with a keen interest in sci-fi and thriller movies and TV shows. With an eye for detail, Vishal likes offering readers a fresh perspective on the latest trends and developments.
