https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc Star Image en-us 2019-02-12 17:43:44 UTC 2025-03-01 04:05:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/356167585/8c978368ebf022d73152fd8ebbab3212/et_will_smith_divorce_rumors_052418.jpg 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230154 In 2017 Smith launches his own official youtube channel in which he uploads his own personable and charasmatic vlogs; all of which cover a range of topics including vacations, life storys, challenges, and family life. Although he quotes in his channel trailer that he does not want (FINISH THIS OFF)]]> 2019-02-14 11:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230154 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230628 2019-02-14 11:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230628 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230814 2019-02-14 11:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230814 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230930 2019-02-14 11:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331230930 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331231008 2019-02-14 11:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331231008 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331232939 Will Smith uses chat show interviews to be able to discuss topics that wouldnt normally be discussed, and voice his opinions on for example in this clip - diversity in America and Hollywoods role in regression. However, even when he discusses serious topics he does so in a confident and positive approach. ]]> 2019-02-14 11:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331232939 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331233514 Smiths role in hosting the benefit concert is another way that he has contributed to help support charities. Him being chosen to also host the concert proves him being a well respected and honorable star to of been the chosen celebrity to fulfill such an important role. Also by him presenting, it continues the link of his music career and emphasizes his fun and energetic personality by being so involved in a fun event. ]]> 2019-02-14 11:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331233514 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331234188 Smith first rose to fame after starring as lead character in the hit TV series, Fresh Prince which ran for six seasons originally airing on the channel NBC, however has since been aired on a number of different platforms.  ]]> 2019-02-14 11:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331234188 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331237177 FIlm and Film Franchise
Mystery / Sci-Fi Genre]]> 2019-02-14 11:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331237177 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331237567 His character in this Drama Genre film is centered around him being a father to his little boy, struggling to make ends meet however continuously highlights the  importance of family. This cooberates with Smiths star image, where he is publicly supportive of both children to Jaden and Willow Smith, and also works alongside them in both their careers. Jaden smith actually features alongside Smith in this film as his son.]]> 2019-02-14 12:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331237567 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331237867 Thriller / Drama Genre]]> 2019-02-14 12:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331237867 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331238067 Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi Genre]]> 2019-02-14 12:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331238067 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331238647 King (2003) recognises how Smith fulfills the title of a 'cross-over star'. Through analysis of Men in Black, King notes how Smiths image being cool, hip and safe was the defining component for its huge success. Its noted how Smiths synergetic success through both music and acting, work to complement and promote one another.]]> 2019-02-14 12:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331238647 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331239821 Mcdonald analyses Will Smiths instant recognisability, and analyses how Smith classifies as an  'exceptional' actor through specific strategies. He notes how Smith acheives this recognition through personification in his acting; which Smith carries through from a series of different performances in different roles. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331239821 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331241653 Fantasy Crime Genre]]> 2019-02-14 12:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331241653 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331242262 Mcdonald (2012) notes how, 'Smiths film fame was acheived through cross-media stardom', and has become a 'product of the post studio star system'. 

Towards the end of the article, Mcdonald (2012) ends on the point of how Smith is a prime example of a 'smart and knowing manipulator of the system' instead of merely being a product of the system. Through this control he has successfully negotiated racial difference and enacted a mediated identity which packages the concept of race which is easily marketable for media outlets. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331242262 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331243308 By appearing in interviews alongside his child Jaden Smith, this reinforces his role as a father and family man. By doing appearances like such together and endorsing his children, it allows for audiences to perceive their father and son relationship as positive and supportive. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331243308 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331243694 Smith actively involves himself in a list of different charities contributing towards a number of different causes; which reinforces his star image of 'good-guy' and 'hero'; he plays the hero character in films including Hancock and I robot; making his star image consistent and coherent with his real life personality]]> 2019-02-14 12:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331243694 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331244179 The absence of using a twitter account proves that he dosent feel the need to constantly present himself online as he is comfortable in his public persona. It also shows that he likes to keep his life quite private and away from the public eye. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331244179 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331245001 Will Smith uses his Instagram platform to give viewers and fans honest advice and motivational messages surrounding general life topics through Instagram Live Video as a type of 'life coach'. He does this through funny, personable, real time videos to help continue this fun and energetic personality which hes carried throughout his whole career ]]> 2019-02-14 12:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331245001 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331245792 Will Smith is open, honest and publicly proud of his political views in regards to supporting Obama, and is honest in his opinions on issues; which makes him appear to audiences as comfortable with his own identity ]]> 2019-02-14 12:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331245792 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331246301 By appearing in a show which narrative covers story line's revolving around real life issues, families, friendships and overcoming day to day life scenarios. By will experiencing similar situations to the audiences own experiences this makes it easy for audiences to identify with him as a star. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331246301 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331247410 Will smiths most noticeable secondary media is that of his music, both producing songs and performing songs and rap music. Throughout his music career he has received numerous awards for his own releases and music soundtracks to his films. This supports the fact that Will Smith is an all round talented star. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331247410 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331248108 Although Smith first rose to fame through TV, he is primarily recognised and successful through his acting in multiple blockbuster films. It is through his acting career in film, where Smith ultimately became a 'star'. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331248108 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331248809 Will Smith is represented by 'entertainment industry’s best-known and most respected publicists' 42 west who also represents other stars including the likes of Tom Hanks and Rihanna. This means that Will Smith's publicity is under high control and maintenance, and simply by being under such professional and popular management proves Smith is a highly regarded star.]]> 2019-02-14 12:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331248809 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331249633 Disney - Fantasy / Family Genre

Over 20 years on from when his career in film started, Smith is still landing major film roles which appeal to all audiences, across all age groups - making him still recognizable as an actor that really can 'do it all'. Also, by appearing in a new walt disney production, this makes him  current and recognisable to new and upcoming audiences of the younger generation, who wouldn't yet of seen his earlier films. Also, compared to his other films for example; the pursuit of happyness being a serious tone drama, this takes on a new genre which he hasnt yet attempted; proving he is an actor who is willing to try new things - making him extremely transferrable in all roles. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331249633 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331250524 Smith has appeared on the cover of many magazines over the course of his career, however has never been sexualised or been featured naked on any of the shoots - instead he has maintained a professional, PG,  smart and 'family man' image which is coherent with his on screen roles for example; pursuit of happyness. ]]> 2019-02-14 12:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331250524 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331251186 Throughout his whole career, the only negative press Smith has received is surrounding his Marriage with Jada Smith. The rumours did not last for a long period of time and was quickly over looked and suppressed, and did not negatively affect his career.  

]]> 2019-02-14 12:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331251186 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331251725 Smith in the music video to his own song Miami - Industry convergence, where he combines music and video. So not only is Will appearing on major movie soundtracks, but he is also releasing his own hit singles to make his seperately recognisable as an artist aswell as a movie star.]]> 2019-02-14 12:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331251725 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331252933 Smiths involvement in the Grand Canyon Bunjee Jump is just another prime example of his 'heroic' attribute shining through, supporting and raising money for the education of girls, boys and youth who live in conflicts and crises. By raising money through an activity which is thrill seeking and exciting this furthers his reputation of being a fun and exciting star.]]> 2019-02-14 12:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331252933 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331285559 In Interviews, Will Smiths personality is coherent and reflects the personality audiences see in his wider career. He is extremely succesful at interviews in carrying himself comfortably and confidently in a comical approach. His discussions on chat shows like Ellen are light hearted, enthusiastic and engaging which automatically makes audiences warm to him.

]]> 2019-02-14 14:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/331285559 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/333611494 The Men In Black song by Will Smith is the lead soundtrack to his 1997 film Men in Black, so not only is he the lead actor in the film but his fame is also extended through his featured music in the film.  ]]> 2019-02-21 13:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/333611494 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341933424 This article analyses a number of different media texts which Smith is central to including movie posters and film roles. Through metonymic criticism, the writer identifies how audiences understanding of Smiths personae is reliant on these metonymic codes. The essay also analyses Smiths significance as a star to debates on considerations of race and gender in US culture. This article also covers topics of race, mentioning how 'industry discourse frequently characterizes Smith as being unique as an actor of color who attracts white audiences']]> 2019-03-15 20:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341933424 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341933606 Through analysing photography from I Am Legend and I, Robot; this article investigates how his Will Smith allows for new representations of the male black body, rendering him as both fashionable and aspirational, and therefore breaking existing objective preconceptions of the black body found in visual culture. This article focuses on how Smith is most recognisable as being a 'black film star'
 ]]> 2019-03-15 20:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341933606 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341933879 This article explores how Will Smith as a star, has been able to successfully break through racial barriers found in Hollywood, and still managed to become one of the most groundbreaking talents in acting. It also notes how, in his publicity image, Smith is repeatedly recognised as having 'transcended race'; which contributes towards attempts of legitimising the system found in a neoliberal society which witholds racial inequalities, particularly through involvement in overbrook entertainment.]]> 2019-03-15 21:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341933879 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341941895 Roberts (2016), analyses the different adaptations of I Am Legend, noting the significance in choice of actors to play the role of Neville. She states how, 'Smith accepts this symbolic representation, serving as both an action hero and a wisecracking comedian, seriously addressing areas of concern with a disarming nature. Smith’s casting as Robert Neville fits well into the hero type he formed in his prior films.'  however; she goes on to note how he departs 'from his mainly comedic action roles in films like Men in Black and Wild Wild West, and instead began forming  a hero who was strong, smart, and funny, in the mold of the Heston Hero.']]> 2019-03-15 21:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341941895 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341946196 Will Smith can be recognised as a 'star-as-professional who has a stable star image that cements itself in film roles that call on similar performance cues, in repeated and recurring ways'. . ]]> 2019-03-15 22:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/341946196 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342575951 Although Smith is now ages 50, he is still one of the worlds most famous movie actors and is still very current and known even to audiences older than him, middle aged and also a lot younger than him - therefore he is still very current and his name is hugely recognizable to generations old and new. Landing his role in the re-make of Disneys Aladdin (2019) is also an example of him attempting to reach even younger audiences to continue to stay current.]]> 2019-03-18 19:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342575951 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342577465 Will Smith targets a definite mainstream audience through his succesful roles in films released to mainstream cinema screens  ]]> 2019-03-18 19:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342577465 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342577903 Throughout all of Smiths career, he has repeatedly provided audiences with exceptional performances in all of his lead roles, and with this continued success, audiences now have gained trust that whatever film/tv he is featured in, it is likely to be successful. Through him receiving multiple awards for his acting, this reassures audiences that whatever he stars in will most likely be one to watch/ ]]> 2019-03-18 19:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342577903 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342578518 The high control over what gossip is released on Will Smith through publicist team 42 WEST, makes audiences perceive him as the good guy in the world of stars - reflecting the roles he plays in his films. This supports the idea that Smith successfully carries out personification in his acting; where his on screen persona of the good guy reflecting his off screen persona. ]]> 2019-03-18 19:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/342578518 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/343449375 Overbrook Entertainment is a production company founded by both Smith and his partner, James Lattifer where it creates music, films and television shows, making him not only a film star and rapper but also a business man. ]]> 2019-03-20 17:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/343449375 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/343457063 2019-03-20 17:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/343457063 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/343463412 although the gossip has been kept to be minimal, there have been a few articles like this one which have rumoured that the production company Smith set up as cofounder, is failing down to the work of his brother in law. ]]> 2019-03-20 17:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/343463412 201181109 https://padlet.com/201181109/8dbhhfgdgeoc/wish/343466058 Smith's most recent released film was back in 2017 (Bright), however through the launch of his personable Vlog channel on youtube, audiences are still able to keep in the know about what Smiths day to day life entails, and it means that audiences are still made aware of him to ensure he is still current to audiences .

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