Will Smith's Tragic Real Life Story

Oscars controversy notwithstanding, Will Smith is one of Hollywood's biggest superstars, with a legion of classic action sci-fi hits behind him and a fresh Oscar win under his belt. But he wasn't born at the top of the world, and in fact the road to get there has been long, arduous, and often painful for the actor. From growing up in a fractured home to public disputes with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, to family losses, there's a lot of tragedy in Will Smith's life — tragedy that he's often been open and honest about, insisting on using the pain as an opportunity to grow. Here's a look back at Will Smith's tragic real life story. #Oscars #WillSmith #Life A difficult relationship with his father | 0:00 His childhood fueled his comedy | 1:07 A night in jail | 1:48 Trouble with the IRS | 2:26 Divorced from his first wife | 3:32 Experiences with racism | 4:20 Split from Jada | 5:30 The death of James Avery | 6:27 A father-son flop | 7:58 The death of his father | 9:15 Jada Pinkett Smith's entanglement | 9:50 Struggles with mental health | 11:07