Although Will Smith began his career as a singer, he had an idea that his future lay in acting. And that is how he entered the world of his fictionalized character, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The show gained him immense popularity and made him famous across the globe. However, one more perk of being an actor, especially in a sitcom, is that you get to meet a lot of celebrities who do cameos.

So when Smith did The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he got the same opportunity, not once but many times. And that is how he got the chance to meet the legendary basketball player, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The 76-year-old player appeared in the sixth episode of the fifth season of the show, titled Will’s Misery. Recently, a picture of both of these legends has gone viral on the internet, where Smith can be seen standing on a chair in order to pretend to be taller than Jabbar.

Jabbar was 47 years old when he appeared on the show and was at the peak of his stardom. He made a memorable appearance in the popular sitcom and it is still remembered as one of the highlights of the series. His cameo was notable not just because of his stature as a basketball legend, but also because of his comedic timing and natural charm on camera. Jabbar’s appearance on the show was also a testament to the cultural significance of the show and its impact on popular culture.

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Although Jabbar was not the only special person Smith met on the show, there was someone else in the line.

Will Smith met the love of his life on the show

That’s right, Will Smith first met his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, on the set of the show. She auditioned for the part of his girlfriend, but did not get it. However, back then, Smith was married to his first wife, Sheree Zampino, and they had a son, Trey. They got separated in 1995, and two years later, he married Pinkett Smith. Since then, the two of them have been inseparable.

Though their bond has seen lots of ups and downs in the 25 years of their marriage, the couple has always stood together and passed every test. They are still regarded as one of the power couples in the industry, setting an example for the new ones.

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