You’ve seen him shine on the big screen and heard his music, but here’s a side of Will Smith you might not know: growing up, the legendary star wasn’t just fearless—he was afraid. Believe it or not, fear was a major part of his childhood. And guess what? That same fear fueled much of his drive in life.

“A huge part of my childhood was marked by fear, and a huge part of my drive in life has been marked by fear,” the now-50-year-old superstar revealed during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, as reported by Entertainment Tonight Canada. He went on to explain, “You can create incredible things, you can succeed, and you can win. But if you’re living in fear, you’ll never truly be happy.”

Breaking Free from the Chains of Fame

Fast forward to today, and Will is not just known for his incredible movies but also for his daring stunts. These aren’t just for show—they’re part of his personal mission to break free from the limitations of his own life. “I turned 50, and I had built this amazing life and this amazing career. But I felt trapped by being Will Smith,” he confessed. “I have kids, so I can’t do this. I’m famous, so I can’t say that. People are always watching me, so I can’t act like this.”

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Will realized that his bucket list wasn’t just about checking off experiences—it was about reclaiming his freedom. “So, part of the bucket list was giving myself the permission to do all the things I had convinced myself I couldn’t do. I’m not being adventurous, but I’ve always wanted to be that person,” the beloved star of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air added. And he’s stayed true to this mindset. Back in March, Will took on one of his biggest fears: swimming with sharks.

Face-to-Face with Fear: Diving with Sharks

“We’re in the Bahamas, and I’m about to do something that’s been on my bucket list for years: diving with sharks,” Will said as he suited up in his diving gear. “When I first thought about this, I imagined myself in a cage. I didn’t picture myself diving freely, wide open, right alongside the sharks. But here I am, pushing past my limits.”

After the dive, Will reflected on the power of fear and how it can hold us back from living our best lives. “I’ve achieved everything I ever dreamed of,