I loathe Will Smith. He’s kinda like the Male Paltrow to me.
I am so tired of his statements about his parenting styles, and his marriage advice, and his aw shucks I’m good attitude.
Here he is at the After Earth—Isn’t After Earth really just Oblivion starring Will Smith? And wasn’t Oblivion really just Generic Oh My God I’m On Earth movie?—with all his children, including older son Trey, by his first wife. That’s relevant to this story, because Will and Jada keep insisting they’re not pushing their kids into “the business” or fame at all, but if that’s true, why trot them all out for a red carpet event where they are photographed?
But I digress. It’s not so much what he does, but what he says that irks me. On one hand, he insists he is not pushing his kids into being celebrities, yet then he says this:
“I’ve looked for a lot of years. The Barrymores got really close to what I see in my head for my family.”
The Barrymores? Um, most of them died of alcoholism and drug abuse. I mean, even Drew Barrymore battled addiction, and this is the model Will Smith looks to for guidance? Oy.
“It’s less scary to me than if he wanted to be a dentist in that I couldn’t help with what he’d chosen. I have relationships with some of the biggest filmmakers and actors and producers on Earth. So I can be a huge help.”
So, you aren’t pushing them into ‘the business’ but you introduce them around town to all the big shot producers and directors? Howsabout letting the kids be kids and choosing what they want to do? Howsabout introducing them to, oh, teachers and doctors and lawyers and letting them choose their path?
Then he says this about daughter, Willow, and how she chose not to be famous:
“Willow chose singing and then un-chose it. She said, ‘Daddy, I want to go to school with my friends during the week, and I want to hang out with them on the weekends.’ At the peak of ‘Whip My Hair,’ she’s like, ‘Daddy, I’m done.’ I was like, ‘Wow, wow, wow. No, baby, I got ‘Annie’ [the upcoming movie remake, co-produced by Jay-Z], you know. It’ll be New York, you’ll be with Beyoncé. You can bring your friends.’ And she said, ‘Daddy, I got a better idea. How about I just be 12?’ At the end of the day, it has to be their choice.”
Um, she said she didn’t wanna do it and then you tried pressuring her by saying you got the movie and Jay Z and Beyoncé?
You’re a delusional dipshit, Mister Smith.
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I LOVE your saturday train wrecks! sometimes you need a flowchart to follow along.
ReplyDeleteyeah, the barrymores may be from philly, and so is will smif, but you sure as hell don't wanna BE a barrymore.
have a great weekend! who gets to ride the tractor this weekend?
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering. You're such a good writer. Why even spend your talent writing about these folks?
@anne marie
ReplyDeleteCarlos is riding the tractor as we speak!
@Sean
I enjoy the fun and sarcasm of it all.
Bruce Willis is a good egg.
ReplyDeleteI knew Adam Levine referred to the people who voted on The Voice. He'll get a free pass from me because I would have said those same exact words if Mitt Romney had won the election last November.
ReplyDeleteI used to hate "Meshawn" because he was a selfish jerk when he played in the NFL. But after this week I have a lot, lot more respect for him for going after Biebs.
Kash Kow Kardashian must have money flow problems. Have you noticed the deluge of Shoe Dazzle commercials on Lifetime? They've done some serious ad buys during Will & Grace and How I Met Your Mother lately.
What I hate about Paltrow is that she is so fucking sanctimonious. She always has to be better than everyone else. And there isn't one shread of humanity about her. She's like Gloria Upson, without the charm.
ReplyDeleteI love it all Bob! Where do I start? Kim Kardashian, who in the hell watches her show? Not me. Never have, never will.
ReplyDeleteChris Brown, his Bad Boy Act (which probably isn't an act but for real) is getting real old....fast.
Beyonce ..... as phony as her blonde hair extensions.
Justine - oh how I will enjoy watching her crash and burn and I'm old enough to witness it.
Demi .......it's over honey. Buy bye!
Charlie Sheen and that dumb ass hat he wears....to the end of my days I'll never figure out why people pay to watch him. He's about as funny as a pile of dog shit.
Will Smith.....oh PHUL-LEAZE! You just know that kid of his is going to face his own reality - I'm talking about that goofy looking son of his - the one with the constant amazed expression on his face
Gwyneth - the "most beautiful woman on the earth" yeah, right.
Adam Levine - why? Jesus Christ so he doesn't shave. That's his talent?
Lada Gaga....there is the Original (Cher) then there is Gaga
Great post Bob! I just know the celebs read and fume. Keep up the good work!
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