Will Smith -- Still a Prince

Posted Feb 6th 2007 2:01PM by TMZ Staff

He's one of the biggest superstars on the planet, but Will Smith still appreciates the little people.

TMZ cameras were rolling as Big Willy left the Oscar nominees luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hilton yesterday. As his SUV began to drive off, two eager fans begged the star to stop for a picture. Surprisingly, Will ordered his driver to pull over, and he hopped out, wrapped his arms around the excited fans and smiled for a few photos. Classy old Hollywood style for the Best Actor Oscar nominee.

Fans were also dishing out some love to Will's former "Fresh Prince" co-star, Alfonso Ribeiro. While hanging outside of Hyde nightclub, Alfonso pulled a kiss and a few compliments from a female fan.

No word if he busted out the "Carlton" dance inside the club.

Also out on town "Idol"-reject-turned-SAG winner Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Martin Scorsese, Val Kilmer, Courteney Cox and Kevin Connolly.

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1. i have to admit, he's a classy guy. he's not like jamie foxx.

Posted at 2:51PM on Feb 6th 2007 by hey there

2. I hate Jamie Foxx, he's an a**hole......and ugly too.

Posted at 2:54PM on Feb 6th 2007 by hey there

3. Gotta Love GRACIOUS Celebs.... FIRST???

Posted at 2:54PM on Feb 6th 2007 by Captain Tina

4. all shut up fool. you'll give it up in a heart beat...

Posted at 3:00PM on Feb 6th 2007 by it's me

5. Jada you are one lucky bitch.

Posted at 3:06PM on Feb 6th 2007 by Dottie

6. Will has always been a cutie pie, such a nice everyday guy. From his rapping, to Fresh Prince, to movie star, he has been a joy to watch. He loves his wife, his kids, and the people who helped get him there. His parents did a good job grounding this young man. No one should be surprised that he would do something this nice. He is really nice inside out! You show them what a good man came be Will!!!

Posted at 3:06PM on Feb 6th 2007 by LuLu

7. And I'm sure the fact that the cameras were around.....didn't EFFECT his persona one bit......

Pah-lease people....if the cameras weren't around, he would have kept on going......

Posted at 3:06PM on Feb 6th 2007 by Great Dane

8. Big ups to Will if only the rest of Hollywood was like that because the fans make you famous!

Posted at 3:15PM on Feb 6th 2007 by Carl

9. Will Smith is a class act. He's always kind to his fans and never acts like he's too good to give an autograph. I wish more celebs acted like him.

Posted at 3:35PM on Feb 6th 2007 by fatty and proud of it

10. In response to Great Dane's posting:
I met Will Smith at a golf tournament last year in Hawaii. There were no cameras around, it was HOT, he was losing and he couldn't have been nicer. He stopped and talked to my husband and I. We watched him play at least 9 holes and he was super sweet to everyone that he came in contact with. He and his wife are customers at my uncles restaurant. They sit in the back VIP room (once again NO CAMERAS AROUND) and the employees love them...because they act like real people and don't demand special treatment.

Posted at 4:38PM on Feb 6th 2007 by rebecca

11. Is it me, or is there a direct correlation between not being an a-- (that's ALL we're asking for) and being amazingly successful?
Kudos to Mr. Smith and I hope some of the screaming psychos in Hollywood learn from him.

Posted at 4:55PM on Feb 6th 2007 by ejpasseos

12. lol I can't believe "Carlton's" straight in real-life! I hear Ribeiro's SUPER HUNG, too. Damn. I wish he went both ways. lol

Posted at 5:02PM on Feb 6th 2007 by Jacob Kasza,12

13. A great down to earth man. Unlike those other egotisticals who think they should be bowed down to!

Posted at 6:50PM on Feb 6th 2007 by BlackisBeautiful

14. WILL SMITH IS SUCH A GREAT DUDE.

Everytime someone has something to say about Will it's always so positive.
Maybe men, black men in particular can actually look at Will Smith as a role model as opposed to the arrogrant and less attractive P. "Dummies",
Jamie "lost his mind" Foxx and the not as talented as he thinks he is--
Kanye "no-hot" West.

Unlike these other "brothers", Will Smith seems to have a COMPLETE life.
He has committed to a happy life by having a REAL family, complete with a wife and kids-- not having "baby mammas" all over town - - are you listening
P. Diddy?? He and wife Jada are also spiritual people who share these VALUES with their kids. And also, BLACK MEN are you listening, in particular? Will Smith parents have been married for over forty YEARS! It's called having a committed, stable and MONOGAMOUS relationship with ONE PERSON that helps to balance out your life!! JAMIE FOXX, P. DIDDY, KANYE WEST and the others are you listening?? Once you RESPECT yourself by respecting those around you, it's easy for people, even strangers to LOVE you--ask WILL. Happy Black History month to all of our beloved Americans (black, white, hispanics, asians, indians, middle easterns, etc.) --the greatest country on earth.

Posted at 7:45PM on Feb 6th 2007 by a sister who cares

15. Will and Jada r the best!!!! They luv each other and all 3 of their beautiful kids.

Posted at 8:06PM on Feb 6th 2007 by RASHIDA LAKEY

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