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BET Awards 2022: Let’s Take a Look at Will Smith’s Fashion Evolution

Is Will Smith the most fashionable rapper turned actor?

Will Smith might not be the most well-known rapper turned actor but could he be the most accomplished? Smith, who rapped under the moniker The Fresh Prince, won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard, a role which also gained him a "Best Actor" nomination at the BET Awards 2022. Before we get to the show, which airs June 26th at 8pm, let’s take a look back at some of his fashion moments over the decades.

  • UK premiere of King Richard - 2021

    Will Smith, at the UK premiere of King Richard, looks sharp in a three piece suit as he poses with Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton who star as Venus and Serena Williams.

  • World premiere of Disney’s Aladdin - 2019

    Will Smith wears an eye popping pattern on the carpet for the world premiere of Disney’s Aladdin.

  • 2015 BET Event

    Will Smith couples an iridescent jacket with a patterned scarf at the 2015 Black Girls Rock event.

  • The Pursuit of Happyness - 2007

    Will Smith plays around with son Jaden, his co-star, at the Pursuit of Happyness German premiere.

  • Where It All Began

    Will Smith is The Fresh Prince on the 1991 NBC press tour.

    Tune into the BET Awards on June 26 at 8pm to see if Will Smith takes home the "Best Actor" award!

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