For over 35 years of his acting career, Will Smith has been the quintessential likable character, whether donning a multi-colored silk shirt or a well-tailored suit. Indeed, the actor has racked up chart-topping hits, playing serious historical figures, and seamlessly shifting between action, comedy, and drama.

Remember his charm in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Or how about box-office juggernauts like Independence Day, Men in Black, and Bad Boys? With each role, he has solidified his place as a Hollywood heavyweight, proving that versatility is his middle name.

Will Smith in Hitch (2005) | Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

But the actor once humorously lamented his failure to be a superstar like Tom Cruise. However, there’s one arena where the former can beat Cruise hands down, and that’s in the art of “rizzology”—a term coined by social media to describe his unparalleled charm. Need proof? Just rewind to that legendary scene in…