Jaden Smith Had the Potential to Become the Next Jackie Chan: “He was born like that”
Jaden Smith is often in the news, and not just for being Will Smith’s son, but because of the way he presents himself in public, like bending gender norms in fashion, or talking about the ‘political and economic state of the world.’
Before he became the face of many memes and mockery, he was considered to be a kid with potential. Today, you’ll find a very different version of him, one that proudly claims to be a rapper, entrepreneur, philosopher, and eco-warrior. However, Smith could have been someone completely different, and a revered figure like Jackie Chan.
Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid | Credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Jaden Smith’s breakout performance in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid (1984) was exceptional. He was only 11 when he stepped into one of the most iconic roles, and it...
Before he became the face of many memes and mockery, he was considered to be a kid with potential. Today, you’ll find a very different version of him, one that proudly claims to be a rapper, entrepreneur, philosopher, and eco-warrior. However, Smith could have been someone completely different, and a revered figure like Jackie Chan.
Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid | Credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Jaden Smith’s breakout performance in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid (1984) was exceptional. He was only 11 when he stepped into one of the most iconic roles, and it...
- 5/3/2025
- by Sonika Kamble
- FandomWire
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