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Did Will Smith Ever Act in an Animated Fish Movie in His Long Career in Hollywood?

There was a time when Will Smith [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/]
was pigeonholed into comedy and action, but he has since transcended those
boundaries. Over the years, he expanded his horizons, proving the kind of
versatility he can bring to the table as an actor. From science fiction to
biography and intricate drama, Will Smith explored the vast ocean of cinematic
genres with finesse, just like a fish. Thinking about it, has this versatile
actor ever taken on the role of a “fish” in his career?

In the past, Will Smith has portrayed an animal-like character in the 2007
movie, I Am Legend. However, to imagine him playing a fish is almost like
imagining a pirate hosting a tea party for stuffed animals. 


DID WILL SMITH EVER PLAY A FISH? 

Will Smith did not physically morph into a fish with gills and a tail, but he
did lend his voice to an animated fish, Oscar. He played the main protagonist of
the 2004 American animated comedy film, Shark Tale. The movie proved to be a
massive success and even went on to win an Academy Award nomination for Best
Animated Feature. Apart from Smith’s streaked wrasse fish, the movie also
garnered a lot of attention because of the involvement of other Hollywood
luminaries. 

Will Smith at Oscars
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

Martin Scorsese and Angelina Jolie are just some of the legends who added their
illustrious presence to the movie. Will Smith even received a prized blimp after
winning the favorite voice from an animated movie. Surprisingly, this award was
presented to him by Chris Rock. However, Smith seemed to be in better spirits
back then than his 2022 debacle.  Jada Pinkett Smith
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/jada-pinkett-smith/] is now calling for a
reconciliation between Smith and Rock. 

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Jada Pinkett Smith’s Bombshell
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Given that he had no problem taking up the role of a fish, Will Smith has also
proven that he has no difficulties swimming past one of the greatest
controversies in Hollywood.


WILL CHRIS ROCK RECONCILE WITH THE SMITHS?

Jada Pinkett Smith [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/jada-pinkett-smith/]’s
memoir, Worthy’s promotion on podcasts and interviews, had recurring questions
about the infamous Oscar event. She has been candid about the incident and
talked about her equation with the comedian. Jada shared having faith in
reconciliation between Will and Rock
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jada-pinkett-calls-for-a-reconciliation-between-will-smith-and-chris-rock-after-the-holy-joke-and-the-holy-slap/]
once they “figure out how to resolve this whole thing”. The actress went on to
call the slapgate “the holy joke, the holy slap, and the holy lessons.” However,
Chris Rock is reportedly upset with Jada mentioning his name in interviews. 

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Academy Awards
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]HOLLYWOOD,
CA – March 27, 2022. Chris Rock and Will Smith onstage during the show at the
94th Academy Awards. The Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 27,
2022. (Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Jada, during a promotional interview for her book, revealed that Chris Rock once
asked her out. A source told Daily Mail that Rock wants Jada “to keep his name
out of her damn mouth”. He was reportedly frustrated with the way Jada was
continuously bringing his name
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jada-pinkett-smith-revelations-got-under-chris-rock-skin-who-wants-her-to-keep-his-name-out-of-her-mouth/]
amidst her controversies. Jada’s assertions may have led Chris Rock to feel like
a fish out of water. But Will Smith’s portrayal of the fish, Oscar, will always
be a memorable highlight in his career. 

ALSO READ: Jada Pinkett Smith Was Apparently as Shocked by Will Smith as Chris
Rock at the 2022 Oscars ‘Slapgate’
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What do you think about Will Smith’s fish character in Shark Tale? Let us know
your thoughts in the comments below!

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There was a time when <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/will-smith/">Will Smith</a> was pigeonholed into comedy and action, but he has since transcended those boundaries. Over the years, he expanded his horizons, proving the kind of versatility he can bring to the table as an actor. From science fiction to biography and intricate drama, Will Smith explored the vast ocean of cinematic genres with finesse, just like a fish. Thinking about it, has this versatile actor ever taken on the role of a “fish” in his career?
In the past, Will Smith has portrayed an animal-like character in the 2007 movie, I Am Legend. However, to imagine him playing a fish is almost like imagining a pirate hosting a tea party for stuffed animals. 
<h2>Did Will Smith ever play a fish? </h2>
Will Smith did not physically morph into a fish with gills and a tail, but he did lend his voice to an animated fish, Oscar. He played the main protagonist of the 2004 American animated comedy film, Shark Tale. The movie proved to be a massive success and even went on to win an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Apart from Smith’s streaked wrasse fish, the movie also garnered a lot of attention because of the involvement of other Hollywood luminaries. 
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Martin Scorsese and Angelina Jolie are just some of the legends who added their illustrious presence to the movie. Will Smith even received a prized blimp after winning the favorite voice from an animated movie. Surprisingly, this award was presented to him by Chris Rock. However, Smith seemed to be in better spirits back then than his 2022 debacle.  <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/jada-pinkett-smith/">Jada Pinkett Smith</a> is now calling for a reconciliation between Smith and Rock. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-will-smith-receives-goat-relationship-advice-from-meek-mill-following-jada-pinkett-smiths-bombshell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Will Smith Receives Goat Relationship AdviceFrom Meek Mill Following Jada Pinkett Smith’s Bombshell</a>
Given that he had no problem taking up the role of a fish, Will Smith has also proven that he has no difficulties swimming past one of the greatest controversies in Hollywood.
<h2>Will Chris Rock reconcile with the Smiths?</h2>
<a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/jada-pinkett-smith/">Jada Pinkett Smith</a>’s memoir, Worthy’s promotion on podcasts and interviews, had recurring questions about the infamous Oscar event. She has been candid about the incident and talked about her equation with the comedian. <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jada-pinkett-calls-for-a-reconciliation-between-will-smith-and-chris-rock-after-the-holy-joke-and-the-holy-slap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jada shared having faith in reconciliation between Will and Rock</a> once they “figure out how to resolve this whole thing&#8221;. The actress went on to call the slapgate “the holy joke, the holy slap, and the holy lessons.” However, Chris Rock is reportedly upset with Jada mentioning his name in interviews. 
<figure id="attachment_89064" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-89064" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-89064 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1239559669-scaled.jpg" alt="Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at 2022 Academy Awards" width="2560" height="1979" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1239559669-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1239559669-300x232.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1239559669-1024x792.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1239559669-768x594.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1239559669-1536x1188.jpg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-1239559669-2048x1584.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-89064" class="wp-caption-text">HOLLYWOOD, CA &#8211; March 27, 2022. Chris Rock and Will Smith onstage during the show at the 94th Academy Awards. The Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 27, 2022. (Myung Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Jada, during a promotional interview for her book, revealed that Chris Rock once asked her out. A source told Daily Mail that Rock wants Jada &#8220;to keep his name out of her damn mouth”. <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jada-pinkett-smith-revelations-got-under-chris-rock-skin-who-wants-her-to-keep-his-name-out-of-her-mouth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">He was reportedly frustrated with the way Jada was continuously bringing his name</a> amidst her controversies. Jada’s assertions may have led Chris Rock to feel like a fish out of water. But Will Smith&#8217;s portrayal of the fish, Oscar, will always be a memorable highlight in his career. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-jada-pinkett-smith-was-apparently-as-shocked-by-will-smith-as-chris-rock-at-the-twenty-twenty-two-oscars-slapgate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jada Pinkett Smith Was Apparently as Shocked by Will Smith as Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ‘Slapgate’</a>
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