Jaden Smith, the son of the Hollywood star Will Smith, is still primarily recognized in the shadow of his father rather than as an independent actor or musician. His career began alongside his father, with Jaden stepping into the spotlight in the heartwarming 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness, where he portrayed the endearing son of Will Smith’s character, Chris Gardner. 

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He later ventured away from his father’s influence to take on prominent roles in two high-budget remakes: the flashy science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still in 2008 and the Jackie Chan-led drama The Karate Kid in 2010.

Twilight Holds A Special Place In Jaden Smith’s Heart

Even though Jaden Smith stepped away from the world of cinema, the actor has made appearances in the 2018 film Skate Kitchen and the 2020 movie Life in a Year, where he shared the screen with Cara Delevingne. Additionally, he continues to be a presence in music videos for artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Kid Cudi. Jaden’s love for the art of film endures, as he took to Twitter in 2015 to declare one of his all-time favorite movies.

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In a surprising revelation, the musician candidly declared that The Age of Adaline might just be the “best film” he’s ever watched, ranking it among his all-time favorites. This 2015 romance, starring talents like Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, and Ellen Burstyn, garnered mixed reviews from critics within the industry. In contrast, fans of the intimate fantasy movie enthusiastically voiced their delight, showcasing the divergence between critical and audience reception.

Curiously, the actor appended the phrase “Excluding Twilight” to the conclusion of his tweet, as if it were an implicit assumption that the 2008 vampire starring Robert Pattinson film held a special place in his heart. Which of the two is truly his favorite, The Age of Adaline or Twilight? It remains a mystery known only to Jaden Smith himself.

Jaden Smith Decided To Cut Ties With his Family After This Film

In his memoir, Will, actor Will Smith disclosed that a significant portion of the criticism directed at After Earth was aimed at Jaden Smith. Will openly acknowledged that it was challenging to witness his son shouldering the majority of the responsibility for M. Night Shyamalan’s film, given that Jaden was the film’s primary face.

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Ultimately, his actions led to Jaden Smith seeking emancipation, a request that deeply wounded the father of three. Despite being aware of his son’s sentiments at the time, the request still caused him considerable pain.

The 2013 film faced harsh criticism from reviewers who found fault with the storyline, the visual effects, the performances of both Will and Jaden Smith, as well as Shyamalan’s direction. Surprisingly, despite its hefty $130 million budget, the movie managed to rake in $243.8 million at the box office.

Twilight is available for streaming on Peacock.