Here's how Will Smith landed the lead role in 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'

Monday, May 14, 2018
Will Smith is opening up about how tax troubles with the IRS led him to take his iconic role starring on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' role.

Smith said back in the late 80s, he spent all of the money he earned from the hit song 'Parents Don't Understand.'
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He said he didn't pay his taxes and his second album with DJ Jazzy Jeff was a flop.

Smith's girlfriend at the time suggested he hang out around the Arsenio Hall Show studio to meet influential people.
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After a few weeks, Smith ended up doing an impromptu audition for TV executives at Quincy Jones' house, and landed a job that launched his acting career.

'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' ran for six seasons from 1990 to 1996.
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