Born on July 8, 1998, Jaden Smith is just another famous kid born under a lucky star. As the son of Will Smith, who's never easy to outshine anyway, Jaden Smith has clearly decided to follow in his dad's footsteps. But does Jaden have the full potential to be like Will Smith? Does he have the motivation and inspiration to achieve his goals? Well, who knows, but it's still clear that Jaden is a million light years away from his father, Will Smith. Not only does Jaden need to be twice as dedicated to his job, but he has a tricky challenge ahead of him— he needs to step out of Will's shadow and build a successful career on his own.

Although he's still a young man, Jaden is already an internationally famous star, and there's a perfect explanation for it: after all, he's the son of Jada and Will Smith, and that's one hell of a reason to be in the spotlight as well. Apart from Jaden's pretty short list of movie roles, he's also known for his love of music. Obviously, Jaden dreams of being a prominent actor and artist. Frankly, we're not sure that he has what it takes to outshine his dad, Will Smith. And to solidify this statement, we've come up with 15 simple reasons why Jaden will never be like his dad, Will Smith.

Will Smith Just Set The Bar Too High

Indeed, Will Smith just set the bar so high that it's virtually impossible for anyone to reach it. This category of people sure includes his son, Jaden. All these years Will has been a genuine source of inspiration for his fans and family. Not only did his son follow in his footsteps, but Jaden is more or less a reflection of Will. He even looks like Will Smith so it's quite natural that Jaden also wants to take Hollywood by storm. But whether he has the potential or even the guts to do so is another story.

While his dad is known for his impeccable acting skills and tons of awards, Jaden got the ill-famed "Golden Raspberry." Well, this certainly puts Jaden in a pretty bad spot. Indeed, Will Smith may be a cinematic titan, an influential producer, comedian, and songwriter, but he doesn't seem to have passed his gift on to his son.

Jaden Might Always Be Overshadowed By His Dad

Wherever he goes, whatever he does, Jaden will always be connected to his father, Will Smith. Jaden may hate the idea of being overshadowed by his famous dad, but he needs to learn to live with it if he wants to become a valued actor/artist in the next few decades. Over the years, Will's fame has grown to such an extent that his spectacular acting skills earned him four Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards and a total of five nominations for Oscars! That's not all though. In 2007, Will was recognized as the most powerful actor in Hollywood. Indeed, this sure makes Jaden's efforts to outshine him twice as hard. After all, his son is still a young boy who doesn't fully understand the burden of fame. And given the fortunate and luxury life he has, he may never be as dedicated as Will Smith.

Jaden Isn't A Natural Like Will Smith Yet

It's true – Jaden Smith may be the son of the legendary, Will Smith, but he doesn't have the full package of traits and skills to destroy his father's legacy. Will Smith is an incredibly talented actor/producer, whose charismatic presence can even compensate for the most boring script. The moment Will Smith appears on the silver screen, you know that your time will not be wasted and you can always thank Will's gifted personality for it. If you've seen The Pursuit of Happiness, then you've probably spotted Will's son in a few short scenes.  Though Jaden was at a pretty young age at the time, he played Will's little son with fuzzy hair. Maybe this movie has unlocked Jaden's secret desire to become a famous actor one day. So, if he really wants to be like his daddy, Jaden needs to listen more closely to his father's tips for success.

He Needs To Grow Into His Acting Skills

In theory, Jaden must have inherited some of his dad's talents and skills. But can we be wrong? For the most part, the kids of celebs aren't that much interested in building bright careers on their own. It may sound quite discouraging for their families, but the kids of all those famous people are rarely even motivated to do something with their lives. After all, they were born with a silver spoon in their mouth, so they can always run their family's businesses instead of going to college. There are many examples of celebs born in wealthy families. Needless to say, such people usually lack the motivation to work hard and succeed in life. Same goes for Will's son, Jaden Smith. No matter how much his dad wants him to be a phenomenal artist/actor, Jaden will never be able to step out of his shadow.

Or Does His Dad Have To Push Him?

Does Jaden have what it takes to steal Will's fans right from under his nose? Or should he focus more on his musical career? Who's going to play the judge? From what we've seen so far, we believe that Jaden isn't motivated and dedicated enough to be a phenomenal artist and actor. Understandably, Jaden respects his father, as he probably seeks his approval and advice regarding his projects. As a loving dad, Will Smith wants the best for his kids especially when it comes to their future careers. However, he can't always be there to teach them how things should be done properly. If we remember correctly, Jaden has already been "honored" with three Razzie Awards.

He Really Wants To Be Successful

There's no doubt that any boy sees his father as a fearless hero who can achieve anything in this world. Indeed, kids often think of their parents as people with superpowers who can change the world. Maybe this is exactly what Will Smith taught his son years ago, as he might have gone a little overboard with his ideas of power and self-reliance. During a chat with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Will even joked about how he used to teach his kids that they can achieve anything they want. Although Will's expressed his admiration for his son's desire to be a successful artist and person, he also hinted that it's quite unnerving to know that your child is such a daredevil who thinks the world is already his.

"Jaden is 100 percent fearless, he will do anything," Smith said. "As a parent, it’s scary, it’s really terrifying, but he is completely willing to live and die by his open artistic decisions and doesn’t concern himself with what people think."

Jaden Might Not Appreciate The Power Of Fame

At 19, Jaden already has an idea of what he wants to do in his life. As the cocky son of Jada and Will, Jaden Smith needs no introduction at all. His last name certainly speaks volumes about his family and lifestyle. Indeed, it never hurts to be a little daredevil and embrace new challenges. However, it seems like Jaden sees himself quite differently. He's still a 19-year-old guy, but he already believes in his full maturity.

And just when you start to believe Jaden might have changed, he rocked a skirt for a Vogue Korea photoshoot. Indeed, he'll never be like his dad. Jaden is still too young to understand how much power fame has. Instead of acting like a responsible person, Jaden always finds a way to annoy his family and Will Smith's fans.

He Takes Himself Too Seriously

If it weren't for Will Smith, Jaden wouldn't have become that famous at all. Even as a kid, Jaden was lucky enough to watch and witness his father's growth in Hollywood. Outside of their loving father-and-son relationship, Will Smith is Jaden's best adviser for everything. But no matter how skillful his dad is, Jaden seems less intrigued to know how his dad got such a cherished celebrity. During an appearance on TheEllenShow, Jaden might have finally found something to tease his dad about— his poor knowledge of Instagram!

During the interview, Will Smith took a moment to make the audience laugh in quite a charming way— with a duck face selfie! Jaden Smith may be better at taking selfies, but he can't beat his dad's natural charisma. Indeed, it's exactly what makes him such a brilliant actor and person that even his son can't outshine.

 He's Too Rebellious ...

Another quite weird feature about Jaden is his desperate efforts to be different. For the same Korean photo shoot, Jaden placed a rose in his hair to look like a girl. Was it some kind of a unique message that his fans failed to understand? Jaden is quite known for his flamboyant styling and unique personality, but it sure made him look like a weirdo. Perhaps he wanted to provoke the world by showing us all that he doesn't follow any rules. Maybe he even wanted to show his dad that there's nothing wrong with being different. Whatever the reason for this bizarre photo shoot, it certainly looks like he failed to impress his dad. Jaden's fans can only imagine the shock on W. Smith's face when he saw the photo shoot. Will and Jada's lives must have been filled with disbelief and confusion since that day.

Jaden Is All About Fashion While Will Is Not

The 19-year-old actor is pretty much obsessed with the idea of bringing something new to the table. From his over-the-top styles to trashy wardrobe picks, Jaden Smith is quite a strange bird. Jaden apparently loathes the existing stereotypes from the bottom of his heart. It turns out that his mission is to eradicate the notion of gender norms as fast as possible. Perhaps this can explain why his styling here looks like a perfect fashion disaster. Even though Jaden's idea to defy gender norms sounds a bit liberating, it hardly resonates with his fans or daddy. Instead of stealing the show like his dad usually does, Jaden Smith made his fans doubt his fashion taste. But again, celebs will do anything for a little fame, even if it means looking like garbage.

Jaden's Embarrassed By His Father Sometimes

Jaden Smith is a 19-year-old guy that's confident in himself. As such, you wouldn't exactly think of him as a guy who's overemotional or shy. Much to our surprise though, Jaden also has his fair share of embarrassing moments. But unlike his dad, who always tries to be cheerful in awkward moments, Jaden looks quite disturbed by a specific photo with his dad. In a 2003 interview with a media outlet, Jaden shared that he's not easily ashamed of things. However, he remembers how bad he felt when his dad tried to kiss him on the mouth during another interview. Although it doesn't sound like the end of the world, Jaden confessed that it made him feel quite embarrassed. Indeed, it only proves how funny, creative and amusing Will Smith is.

He Loves Those Red Carpet Events

While Will Smith is probably tired of all those glamorous events, his son enjoys every second of it. This guy just loves being surrounded by famous people, including his dad's co-stars. But while Will's publicity is basically a part of his job, Jaden seems too overwhelmed with Hollywood and the glamor that comes with it. He can often be spotted on the red carpet where he never misses the moment to strike a pose with his dad. Besides, such red carpet events are the perfect spot for meeting many gorgeous women, like Margot Robbie, or even Angelina Jolie. There's a good chance that Jaden attends all of these movie premieres with the hopes of meeting his favorite movie stars. Ultimately, Will Smith is one of Hollywood's most successful movie stars, so he certainly knows lots of huge celebs and actresses.

Jaden Got An "Award" For Being An Average Actor

Jaden Smith attended the 34th annual Razzie Awards where he was "honored" with the Golden Raspberry Award. Even though the sci-fi movie starred his wonderful dad, Jaden didn't pay attention to his daddy's masterful acting skills. Such a shameful moment can only mean one thing— Jaden is still a million light years away from being as good as his dad, Will Smith.

Did his father ever receive such shameful awards? No, he didn't. Well, it turns out that the fans of the sci-fi-stinker After Earth weren't satisfied with Jaden's acting skills at all. Worse still, Jaden's performance was described as "emotionless."Remember when Jaden said that his father's attempt to kiss him on the cheek embarrassed him? Well, that's certainly nothing compared to the Golden Raspberry. Indeed, that's something to be ashamed of.

Jaden Rocked Another Skirt For Louis Vuitton

No, that's not a joke. Jaden Smith is absolutely fond of rocking womenswear, despite his dad's different viewpoints. Of course, we all need to be ourselves and follow our own rules. However, Jaden's bizarre ideas of following one's true nature are over his dad's head. It turns out that Jaden isn't disturbed by such eccentric photos. It's actually the other way around. Jaden enjoys teasing his fans (and dad) like crazy with such crazy ideas.

He recently appeared as the face of the brand-new Louis Vuitton womenswear fashion campaign. Maybe Jaden doesn't take all of this seriously, but it's still possible that he only does it for the show. Either way, his fans must have been shocked to see him wearing womenswear. But as Jaden himself said, everybody should follow their own rules, "Who was here and made all these rules? Because, I'm equally as smart as them, and I don't necessarily agree with all the rules that they established before I came into the picture."

Jaden Doesn't Really Listen To His Dad

Apparently, Jaden still has his head in the clouds, which is quite typical for any 19-year-old person anyway. But if he insists on achieving great things in his career, Jaden probably needs to sit down for a quick chat with his successful dad. Maybe these two should discuss Jaden's quirky shades of style on the red carpet or inappropriate photo shoots. Whatever the purpose of his actions, Jaden Smith only makes himself look like a weirdo who's lost his creativity. So instead of wearing funny clothes to look cool and eccentric, Jaden should use his father as a role model. Will Smith is without a doubt an immensely talented actor who knows a thing or two about the burden of fame. After all, Will Smith is a role model for millions of people out there, so it's time for Jaden to join the team as well.

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