Actor Will Smith Visited North Carolina To Promote New Movie

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Posted: 8:06 AM Dec 11, 2008
Last Updated: 7:32 AM Dec 12, 2008

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Actor Will Smith visited North Carolina to promote his new movie, "Seven Pounds."

The red carpet presentation for the Charlotte premiere was scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at Regal Stonecrest, andwas open to the
public. Smith will be joined by Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Steve Smith and defensive end Julius Peppers. NASCAR legend Richard Petty and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory were scheduled to attend.

In "Seven Pounds," Smith portrays an IRS agent with a secret
who tries to redeem himself by helping seven strangers. The movie
opens in theaters on Dec. 19.

Smith planned to donate 300 turkeys to the Second Harvest
Food Bank. He's held similar events in other states.

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Posted by: cole Location: north carilina on Mar 10, 2009 at 04:13 PM
yo will this is cole i want to be an actor im ten years old ive allways to be an actor please let me act in one of your movies

Posted by: Sam Location: Williamston on Dec 18, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Will Smith may get eben more props than he probably deserves, but he has gone through a lot growing up and has turned out to be a very descent person, does not matter if he is Bill Gates rich or if he is homeless. I am sure he still has sad memories of what has gone on in the back of his mind. Plus, actors singers and athletes are going to get the fame, just because that is the way society is, basically meaning Will Smith will retain that.

Posted by: Enough Already on Dec 14, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Smith is just another overrated egomaniac who used his so-called "talent" to promote his own publicity. I don't admire anyone who pretends to be another person. I know he such a postive "role model" to the black community, and I'm sure "~Alpha Female~" is steaming right about now with the negative comments on this page. Good thing, too. If the person in Charlotte was another overrated pretender, Brad Pitt, she would not comment due to an obvious reason. Can anyone guess what that is?

Posted by: ~ALPHA female~ Location: O84P on Dec 12, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Thank You WOLFGANG...I take that as a compliment even if it wasn't directed towards me:) My heroes have never been actors...but as hard as I have worked for my education and home...I should have been theirs!

Posted by: WOLFGANG Location: CHOCOWINITY,NC on Dec 12, 2008 at 08:32 PM
I will never understand why some people treat these actors like they are a god. A good Teacher, Doctor , Police Officer, Nurse, ect is worth the pay any day.

Posted by: ~ALPHA female~ Location: O84P on Dec 12, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Neato...first of all...a marriage is a union between two people...not two people and sometimes that cute guy or that pretty girl. I'm looking out for black females. If you aren't a black female...then sleep with as many people as you want. It's black women from ages 25-34 i'm worried about. These people with this swinging life styles...do your thing...in a few years we won't be having this conversation because you'll be 6 feet under or on lamivudine, Emtriva, Epivir, Epzicom, Retrovir, Trizivir, Truvada, Videx, Viread, Zerit, Ziagen, Racivir,..for AIDS, your be to weak to get on the computer to tell me I was right! Enjoy yourselves!

Posted by: ~ALPHA female~ Location: O84P on Dec 12, 2008 at 05:29 PM
jeffrey....thank you for asking. Will Smith was on a BET news show called Jeff Johnson were he admitted it. He said it was natural to want to sleep with other people. How him and Jada make their marriage work is...if they see someone they want to sleep with they tell the other spouse then they sleep with this outside person. Just google Will Smith and open marriage....you will find more interviews and video clips of Smith talking about it. Some are a little graphic so make sure your kids aren't looking over your shoulder.

Posted by: jeffrey Location: greenville on Dec 12, 2008 at 03:37 PM
that right neato,if both are into it . it is ok and it is fun,u need to try it,we love it

Posted by: Neato Speedo on Dec 12, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Alpha Female, how can it be considered "cheating" when both parties are ok with it.

Posted by: Mr. Mackey Location: Choco on Dec 12, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Will Smith couldn't act his way out of a wet paper bag. He was good in one role: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, because it was an awful show. Another no talent rapper taking film roles away from folks with true talent.

Posted by: white famliy Location: grennville on Dec 12, 2008 at 08:20 AM
WILL SMITH is a good man and a roll model,my kids and I look up to him.i take my kids to see his movies,and they watch his show on dish befor they go to school.if that all you have on him is a open marriage. that good,he DONT do DRUGS,his songs are CLEAN and fun to hear.i have never heared one of his song that is nasty.he not in trouble with the law,not like most star are.HE is good man.NAME one black star that get into less trouble you cant.there no one out there.look at you self befor you jump on him.ALPHA THAT WHAT WROUNG WITH YOU.YOU DONT KNOW A GOOD MAN WHEN YOU SEE ONE.YOU ARE BY YOU SELF.WILL SMITH you are the man dont let them keep you down,my kid will love to meet you.you teach my kids alot,keep up the good work,WILL i have watched you for about 20 years,my mom love you ahe is 60. she think you are real funny and GOD BLESS you

Posted by: jeffrey Location: greenville on Dec 12, 2008 at 07:34 AM
ALPHA,where did you get your imfo from ?About will being a swinger and a open marriage.

Posted by: ~ALPHA female~ Location: O84P on Dec 11, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Oh Cactus...I'm so glad we can agree. You are probably the only one that is in the dark about who I am. I would tell you..but I have left a huge hint...plus I love it when another blogger, "gives me away",.... which I'm sure one will for you soon...Regards..ALPHA

Posted by: Cactus Location: Strabane on Dec 11, 2008 at 06:37 PM
ALPHA "Gal", right on. Your comment looks like some I've seen befor but not "ALPHA".

Posted by: ~ALPHA female~ Location: O84P on Dec 11, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Jake I do agree... Will Smith is the worst roll model any young man can have. His "open marriage" to Jada Pinkett is everything a marriage isn't. In the time where AIDS is the number one killer among African American women ages 25-34 ...you would think Will and Jade would be promoting fidelity in a marriage and not swinging. Along with handing out turkeys...I hope he is handing out condoms. Before you guys start jumping in his pants taking up for him....check out your hero and his open marriage... If your husband or wife were sleeping with someone else would they be considered a good person? NO...they would be considered a cheater! But..money can buy you a whole lot of YES men...as obvious by this blog...

Posted by: BIG WILLIE STYLE! Location: chocowinity on Dec 11, 2008 at 05:01 PM
WISH I WAS IN CHARLOTTE TONIGHT!!!

Posted by: Jake Location: Beulavillve, NC on Dec 11, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Will Smith doing this doesn't mean he's a nice guy. Rather, he is trying to make a good impression so he can sell some tickets.

Posted by: Sam Location: Williamston on Dec 11, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Will Smith is the man. I wish I could of gone and met three of my well liked icons, Will Smith, Steve Smith(which I am proud to have his jersey), and Richard Petty. How about head even further east.

Posted by: vh Location: kinston on Dec 11, 2008 at 01:42 PM
I have always liked Will Smith and this just shows what a genuinely nice guy he is!! HATS OFF TO WILL SMITH!!!

Posted by: Veronica Location: Greenville on Dec 11, 2008 at 01:41 PM
I WISH I COULD BE THERE! I would love to see and meet him along with Steve Smith and meet Julius Peppers again!!!!!!!

Posted by: Geez on Dec 11, 2008 at 01:08 PM
I love Will Smith, wish I could be there.

Posted by: Dee Location: ENC on Dec 11, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Will Smith is a great actor. I think that the donation of turkeys to the Second Harvest shows his caring heart.