In the world of Hollywood, nepotism is a common occurrence. After all, it’s no secret that children of celebrities often have an easier time getting their foot in the door than those who come from non-famous families. However, this privilege can also come with a downside, as young actors may find themselves under immense pressure to live up to their parents’ expectations. This was certainly the case for Jaden Smith, who starred in the critically panned film “After Earth” alongside his father, Will Smith.
The 2013 science fiction action film, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was a box office flop and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. Jaden, who was just 15 years old at the time, was particularly singled out for his performance, with many reviewers accusing him of being wooden and unemotional. The hostile reception took a toll on Jaden’s self-esteem and strained his relationship with his father.
In his memoir, “Will,” Will Smith opened up about the negative impact that “After Earth” had on his son. He wrote that Jaden “blamed me for the public mauling” and that he “felt betrayed” by his father for putting him in such a vulnerable position.
Will Smith And Jaden Smith’s Relationship Before The Failure Of After Earth
Will Smith and Jaden Smith had a loving and respectful connection prior to After Earth. This is clear from the way the two engage with one another and talk about one another in interviews. For instance, when the two appeared on Ellen in 2013, Will jokingly embraced Jaden for a playful kiss, which isn’t a foreign gesture for Jaden:
Later, Will continued to talk about how happy he was of his children, saying, “You know when you have kids, and you love them, and you’re proud of them, you just want to kiss them in the mouth sometimes.” A kissing attempt came before this.
Despite the initial backlash, Jaden has managed to overcome the criticism and carve out his path in Hollywood. He has gone on to star in several other films, including “The Karate Kid” remake and “The Hate U Give.” He has also released music under the mononym Jaden, and he has been praised for his fashion sense.
Despite Backlash from After Earth, Jaden Smith continued to feature in more movies.
Jaden Smith had a bad experience playing in one of his father Will Smith’s two movies, but he went on to do other roles that helped him rebuild his acting career.
While the experience of “After Earth” was undoubtedly challenging for Jaden, it also helped him to grow as an actor and as a person. He learned the importance of resilience and self-acceptance, and he emerged from the experience more robust and more determined than ever to succeed.
Will Smith’s Films Continue To Be Successful Even After After Earth’s Failure
Even if Will Smith’s film After Earth didn’t perform well both critically and at the box office, he still has a resume full of legendary films that dwarf After Earth’s performance.
Despite Backlash from After Earth, Jaden Smith continued to feature in more movies.
Jaden Smith had a bad experience playing in one of his father Will Smith’s two movies, but he went on to do other roles that helped him rebuild his acting career.
