Full Name=Willard Carroll "Will" Smith II; Profession=American actor, rapper, and film producer, former television star and musician whose career spans music, television, and blockbuster cinema; Nationality=American; Born=September 25, 1968; Birthplace=Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., specifically West Philadelphia’s Wynnefield neighborhood, where he was raised in a middle-class Baptist household; Generation=Generation X, as defined by major demographic researchers as those born roughly between 1965 and 1980, placing Smith firmly in the Gen X cohort; Chinese Zodiac=Earth Monkey, because 1968 is a Monkey year in the Chinese zodiac (January 30, 1968–February 16, 1969) with the Earth element, a sign associated with intelligence, strategic thinking, adaptability, and a playful but ambitious nature; Zodiac Sign=Libra, since the Sun transits Libra in the Western tropical zodiac from late September to late October, and September 25 falls within this Libra period, emphasizing balance, diplomacy, charm, and a strong sense of justice; Age in 2026=58 years old on his birthday of September 25, 2026, calculated from his 1968 birth year; Marital Status= Legally married to American actress, businesswoman, and talk-show host Jada Koren Pinkett Smith since their wedding in 1997, with whom he shares a long, publicly discussed partnership that was revealed in 2023–2026 reporting to have been a separation (living largely separate lives) since around 2016 without formal divorce, the pair continuing to describe their relationship as a life partnership rather than a traditional marriage; previously married to Sheree Zampino from 1992 until their divorce in 1995; Children= Three children—Willard Carroll “Trey” Smith III (born 1992 in Los Angeles) from his first marriage to Sheree Zampino, plus Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998, in Malibu, California) and Willow Camille Reign Smith (born October 31, 2000, in Los Angeles) with Jada Pinkett Smith, all of whom have followed him into entertainment and creative careers; Description=Will Smith is one of the most globally recognizable and commercially successful entertainers of his generation, initially achieving fame in the late 1980s as half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, where his humorous, story-driven rap style and accessible persona helped the group win Grammy Awards and establish rap as mainstream family-friendly entertainment; he then transitioned to television stardom with the NBC sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1990–1996), playing a fictionalized version of himself and becoming a defining pop-cultural icon of the 1990s, before evolving into a leading Hollywood film star whose blockbusters—including “Independence Day,” the “Men in Black” series, “Bad Boys” films, “Ali,” “I, Robot,” “Hitch,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and “King Richard”—have collectively grossed more than $10 billion worldwide, making him one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors and a central figure in global cinema; he has received an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Grammy Awards, reflecting his rare cross-medium success, while his public image blends charismatic humor, high-energy performance, and frequent exploration of personal growth, family dynamics, and spirituality through interviews, memoirs such as “Will,” motivational content, and social-media projects; over decades he has influenced hip-hop, television, and film with a brand built on optimism, resilience, and emotional openness, even as highly public moments—including controversies and candid disclosures about his marriage, fatherhood, and personal struggles—have deepened the complexity of his public narrative, making him a multi-dimensional Libra and Earth Monkey figure whose story continues to evolve in 2026 as he produces new media, stars in fresh projects, and engages audiences across traditional and digital platforms; Cause of Death=None—Will Smith is alive as of 2026 and remains professionally active in film, television, music, production, authorship, and online media.