Why Hollywood Is Such A Homewrecker...

How often does this happen? Will Smith was on Letterman last night and noted that his 7-year-old daughter Willow's film Kit Kittredge: An American Girl opens wide against his Hancock in U.S. theaters on the same day (July 2nd). Said Will, "I told her, 'Daddy loves you sweetie, but I gots to stomp you at the box office.' " Then Dave snarked, "I've got a son, but even I know that American Girl thing is very popular." But Willow was quoted as saying a few days earlier about her Dad, "He thinks he is going to be beat me, but I think not. I think I am going to beat him."

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  1. Gimme a yay! for nepotism.

    Comment by Michael Dobrofsky — June 24, 2008 @ 3:05 am

  2. Those kids are going to be majorly f*cked up when they get older. Why doesn’t anyone question Will and Jada or call them on whoring those kids out for the cameras and red carpet? Have you seen these kids being interviewed? They’re obnoxious and they aren’t even teens yet.

    Comment by Lee — June 24, 2008 @ 4:15 am

  3. How about the fact that a couple worth millions feels the need to pimp out both their children? Yeah, yeah, I know: the kids LOVE acting and BEGGED to be in films. Whatever. If kids want to act, put them in community theater. Don’t force them to be child laborers. Sick.

    Comment by Kate — June 24, 2008 @ 4:27 am

  4. Awwww! Now that’s a good dilemma to have. I’m betting on Hancock for opening weekend. But Kit will have legs.

    Comment by Anonymous — June 24, 2008 @ 5:32 am

  5. Haha..love the piece of story Nikki. Seems like either way, The Smiths will win no matter

    Comment by Armand — June 24, 2008 @ 5:32 am

  6. Just another proof point on how HWood puts business before family.

    He may be joking, but in a “funny because it’s true” way.

    Afterall, who is going to pay for little Willow’s 25k a year grammar school?

    The Fresh Prince’s first dollar gross.

    Comment by will it play in peoria — June 24, 2008 @ 7:28 am

  7. Over normal Americans there are more than one marrige/divorce in tinseltown. Work in the account how many custody suits as well. It gives the perception of tinseltown plays fast and loose with family. Some say the sitcoms satires family theme. Just some points to make one think. But not all marriges in hollywood end in divorce. I bet Will and Jada Smith are a good example.

    Comment by chuck — June 24, 2008 @ 7:30 am

  8. this is NOT cute, Smith sticking his kids in movies when they whine for it is obnoxious nepotism to the worst degree

    this biz has become an insulated circle jerk, no wonder it’s stagnant

    Comment by Smith's become annoying — June 24, 2008 @ 7:59 am

  9. Sounds like the plot of a Judd Apatow movie.

    Comment by peggy — June 24, 2008 @ 8:42 am

  10. I just watched it (Australia gets it the following day) and it was all said in jest. It was actually pretty funny!

    Comment by dani — June 24, 2008 @ 8:44 am

  11. What is Willow’s position on the AFTRA contract?

    Comment by Fanboy-13 — June 24, 2008 @ 9:39 am

  12. They are a really grounded family and clearly are joking about something that is not serious and they are not taking seriously. Maybe reading a bit too much into this?

    Comment by LP — June 24, 2008 @ 9:44 am

  13. Sorry to break it to you, Willow, but at the end of the day you’re still the one going to the crazy Scientologist school.

    Comment by Nick — June 24, 2008 @ 9:45 am

  14. “adorable”

    Comment by Jerry — June 24, 2008 @ 9:48 am

  15. Ahh, Hollywood! For Willow, you go grrrl!

    Comment by P. Lee — June 24, 2008 @ 9:52 am

  16. I saw the same interview on Letterman and it seemed to be in jest. However, I kept thinking about Ryan O’Neal and Tatum during the entire exchange.

    Comment by flowers — June 24, 2008 @ 10:10 am

  17. Now THAT’S a healthy family dynamic!

    Comment by bizobserv — June 24, 2008 @ 10:50 am

  18. Wow!!!! there seem to be some really jealous sounding responses to this. I thought this blog was better than that.

    Comment by steve — June 24, 2008 @ 11:29 am

  19. This is GREAT!

    Comment by Clayton — June 24, 2008 @ 11:30 am

  20. wow, i too am surprised at all the (perhaps?) jealousy and self-righteousness.

    i was a kid actor and really enjoyed it. I received a good on-set education, discipline and the opportunity to be creative. Then i went on to college and found other interests. What’s the problem here? I sincerely doubt smith is a smothering stage parent.

    The scientology thing I don’t get but really folks, what’s the big deal with his talented kids wanting to be in a couple movies and the smiths letting them?

    Comment by keven with an "e" — June 24, 2008 @ 11:49 am

  21. Will Smith has been in Hollywood too long. Smug jackass.

    Comment by AlanJones — June 24, 2008 @ 11:53 am

  22. Jealous much. Will Smith is awesome. His kids, who I have met, are pretty down to earth. Get over yourself people. If you could put your relatives in your movies you would in a heartbeat. Who wouldn’t want their kids to follow in their footsteps. When my Dad was alive he would take me to work with him every now and then and it was cool. Will Smith is a really good guy who is raising a family in a very challenged society. We have all had nepotism in our lives. Some more apparent then others. Don’t be so jealous.

    By the way, the Letterman interview was great. When he and Dave kissed, hysterical.

    Comment by phil dale duckie — June 24, 2008 @ 11:55 am

  23. Good lord, it was a JOKE. The bitterness around these parts is staggering at times.

    Comment by Lighten Up — June 24, 2008 @ 12:10 pm

  24. I thought I was on DHD but I guess I logged on to Perezhilton instead?

    Comment by Really? — June 24, 2008 @ 12:19 pm

  25. It’s in jest but to me it indicates a very creepy depth of perspective for a child that age that she even GETS the joke, as in, haha aren’t we all just ruthless animals out to kill one another as we whore for boxoffice dollars, hehe. And that Will finds it funny is gross too. Creeps me out. Shrinks and meds to follow when its dawns on them, why did you make me DO that, I was just a kid!

    Comment by chris — June 24, 2008 @ 12:19 pm

  26. Damn, I wish I had problems like this.

    Comment by Rob — June 24, 2008 @ 12:57 pm

  27. I think it was a really funny joke that keeps the family together. Will and Jada should be parental role models for keeping their kids with them and not at the nanny’s favorite juice bar. One thing I know for sure being a lack-key child myself is - if Jada wasn’t home with the kids the TV/Internet/PlayStation/Peers would be their constant addiction.

    Thank you Will and Jada and God bless anything that can make this world a better place to live in. Including Scientology… Be Free!

    Love God

    Comment by Chris Jackson — June 24, 2008 @ 1:34 pm

  28. The comments left on these boards is usually filled with hyperbole, but this is a new low. The jealously, vile and lack of perspective today is pretty sickening…

    I’m usually against show biz parents whoring their kids around for movie parts, but this is clearly different. First of all, most show biz parents have to fight tooth and nail to get their sons and daughters a role and THAT is what fucks the kids up; seeing how ruthless their parents become just to get them a part in a movie to the point where they aren’t their parent anymore, they become their manager, or their publicist or whatever, just so they can fight their way to the top. The kids feel isolated, lonely and misunderstood until the local drug dealer makes them feel better, get the point?

    But for Will Smith all it takes is a phone call or round of golf with whoever’s in charge and it’s done. He can and he does, and it’s done in a very healthy and productive way, which rubs off on the kids, keeping them fairly grounded.

    So, um, chill out people. Jesus.

    Comment by The Voice Of Reason — June 24, 2008 @ 1:51 pm

  29. Amusing how valid criticism of this grotesque nepotism is characterized as jealousy, likely by Smith’s team of parasites, err.. representatives.

    Comment by BIZ — June 24, 2008 @ 2:27 pm

  30. Will Smith’s kids can do whatever they want as long as they know what they are getting into. With that said, Willow will likely beat Dad in the long run though she doesn’t star in her movie. The main reason for this reasoning is due to a rumor that Hancock’s ending doesn’t fit the rest of the movie. Still, I have to wait until Nikki reports the tracking numbers for this film.

    Comment by Jessy S. — June 24, 2008 @ 2:36 pm

  31. hey, “voice of reason” are you a trained shrink, or a relative of will smith, or on the payroll?

    go Dr. Laura somewhere else

    the insular and smug sense of entitlement displayed by smith and family is sickening and utterly lacking in humility. such arrogance inevitably backfires before the down slope of a career

    Comment by neeext! — June 24, 2008 @ 3:36 pm

  32. neeext…

    “the insular and smug sense of entitlement displayed by smith and family is sickening and utterly lacking in humility. such arrogance inevitably backfires before the down slope of a career”

    The “smug sense of entitlement” comes from years and years of hard work before he became BIG WILLIE…you know, hard work along with success allows one to be smug, you know because they earned it. It’s the American way, pal…I think if you had worked your ass off for years and are now making 20 million a movie, you’d have a big smile plastered on your face as well, and people would be calling you smug and self important just like the people (haters) on this board seem to be doing.

    In the end, who cares anyway. Live your life, ignore the haters and let success be your revenge.

    Comment by The Voice Of Reason — June 24, 2008 @ 6:41 pm

  33. Everyone breathe. Here’s the truth. Will and Jada are doing something right. They have three great kids, they are a together family, and if their kids want to act, and if their kids are any good, then MORE POWER TO THEM.

    I saw Pursuit of Happyness - and Jaden was fantastic
    I saw Kit Kittredge and little Willow almost steals the entire movie when they reveal that she is a girl disguised as a boy hobo.

    I hope to be entertained by Pinkett - Smith’s for generations!

    Haters.

    Comment by michelle — June 24, 2008 @ 10:31 pm

  34. From a “return on investment” standpoint, I’ll bet the kid kicks the old man’s ass.

    Comment by here in flyover — June 25, 2008 @ 5:04 am

  35. Wow, when did the Clams invade this site? At least they are consistent. Get those suppressives, guys! But can we try out some new material? The “you’re all jus’ jellus haterz!” routine got old during Suri-gate.

    Comment by McBitchy — June 25, 2008 @ 10:00 am

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