The Pressure of Being #1

When you're #1, everybody is trying to take you down. Will Smith is dealing with increased scrutiny now that he is the #1 box office draw in Hollywood, and with his new movie, "Hancock" premiering this weak amid mixed reviews.

Will and his wife Jada received criticism this weak regarding the new school that their opening this fall and it's alleged ties to Scientology. The criticism may or may not be valid, but Smith's accomplishments speak far louder than anything we can imagine. The 39 year old Philly born actor has had 11 of his movies gross over $100 million, and "Hancock" is sure to continue the trend.

To determine whether Smith can handle the backlash, you have to consider where he's come from in his life. Smith has been in the public eye since he and his buddy "Jazzy Jeff" came on the music scene in the late 1980s. Will was accepted to prestigious M.I.T. out of high school, but elected to become a rap artist. He's had a successful television show, been nominated for an Oscar and won Grammys during his career. He has even openly talked about the fact that he was a millionaire as a teen and lost it all when the I.R.S. took most of it to pay back taxes.

Will Smith is well aware of where he's come from, and has always made good career choices. Let's let Will be Will and continue to enjoy him as an entertainer.