Will Smith Reflects on Finding ‘Only God Is Left’ after Fame and Fortune

Actor Will Smith has published his personal journey of self-discovery and faith on his recent podcast Interview With Christian rapper Lecle. In the interview, Smith shared that he had to learn to “trust in yourself and in God,” and admitted that despite his fame and success he felt empty. Premier Crisian News Report.

“It’s a very rare gift to reach the end of the material world… to reach the end of money where you can buy something I want you. On the other hand, buying things was used to itch… that you had all the sex you wanted to have. How many more movies do you need? How many more Grammys? It is a rare gift to reach the end of the material world where God is left alone,” he told the rapper on his “Recreation in the Deep End” podcast.

According to Christian todaySmith added that he wants. What everyone else does Understand that no matter what they seek as a means of fulfillment, nothing will satisfy the human soul.

“There are no countries you can go to. There are no relationships you can start. There are no new jobs to do that… You will reach the end of it. It’s unbearable, but I would like everyone to do that. They are I want to see that I’m not satisfied.

Smith is not a public Christian, but he grew up in a Christian family. Especially raised Baptist. Today, he described his religion as “love” and has previously explored various religious traditions.

Smith gained fame from sitcoms in the 90s,’The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” Similarly His role on Independence Day received widespread backlash in 2022 after slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscar after joking about the hair of his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith. he As a result, it was banned From going to Oscars for 10 years.

Smith, Recently, he released his first full album in 20 years. title Based on a true story. Album songs such as Pastor and You can make it Include Sunday Service Choir music.

See: In the spiritual mind of Will Smith | lecrae

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Milton Quintanira He is a freelance writer and content creator. He is a contributor writer for Crosswalkheadlines and host of For Soul Podcast, a podcast dedicated to The Sound Bible and Bible truth. He has a master of divinity from the Alliance Seminary.

It was originally published on April 16, 2025.