Smith’s journey in the film industry began modestly, earning just $50,000 for his debut in “Where the Day Takes You.” However, his fortunes quickly changed with the 1995 hit “Bad Boys,” where his earnings surged to $2 million per film. This was merely the beginning, as he soon began commanding up to $20 million for major blockbusters such as “Men in Black 2,” “Bad Boys 2,” “Hitch,” and “Hancock.”
