Whispers of Will Smith for President Surface Again

By PopEater Staff Posted Jan 29th 2010 11:18AM

We spied Will Smith as a surging hot topic on search engines this AM. Wondering why? It's not like he has a movie opening this weekend. Actually, it's tied to politics.

There's new buzz of Will Smith's desire to be president of the United States thanks to wife Jada Pinkett Smith's recent interview with the German magazine Bunte. "Will is thinking about going into politics," she told the magazine. "He once said he could imagine becoming a US president. He wasn't joking, he was quite serious about it."

Pinkett Smith adds that she has no burning desire to be the First Lady. "It's just not for me. Will and I want to leave our mark on the world, and we think it more important than just traces of films."

Smith's desire to move into the White House is nothing new. The superstar first discussed his political aspirations in an interview with the Mail back in 2007.

"I always wanted to be the first black president but Barack Obama stole my idea," said Smith as Obama was running for office. "That's OK with me. Barack can go first and then I'll take my turn."

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Friday 29 January

By bigun

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thats all we need another one of his kind!!!!!

By the facts

How ridiculous. Just what are his qualifications? Being black?

Saturday 30 January

By virginia collins

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OH MY GOD ALL YOU PEOPLE NEED TO STOP TRASHING OBAMA!!!!!! HE AND WILL SMITH ARE WAY MORE INTELLIGENT THAN THE IDIOT YOU GUYS VOTED IN TO OFFICE, NOT ONCE BUT TWICE. I GUESS YOU GUYS ARE FEELING PRETTY STUPID AND TAKING IT OUT ON OTHERS......SO SAD

By cathy

Well, he's about as qualified as obama. No wait, he may be more qualified!

By joan

Oh Please, someone tell Jada to shut up already. I cannot stand listening to her when she speaks, and I do change the channel when she is speaking. Will Smith will never be President of the united States. It's time the Fresh Prince to be de-throned and get off his high horse.

By mick1840

This president is the worst President i have seen in 70 years of my life. An the American people have now warned him after the election in Mass. Color has nothing to do with it. He has no experience he needs to step down.

By Gabe

Will smith can't be president. The nation would seem a joke if the fresh prince was running it. Not saying he wouldnt be able, but his past would definetly affect him getting into office. Not gonna happen, nice propaganda though.

By denis cousineau

you are a actor this is not you. your movies are good but they are not the best please.

By Saba-Daba-Cheetah

At least we can find his birth certificate, and he is an actual citizen of this country.

By anon

things just keep getting sadder and sadder in this country. The poor boy can't act, now he wants to be president..and the sad part of it all is there will be enough American votes to make it happen for him...and then remember, he is doing it for HIM, not the good of the people.....mark my words....

Sunday 31 January

By James

I think Will Smith would make a good President.He's smart,he know's how to talk to people,and I believe he cares about people,and most important,I think he's an honest person.I also think Obama is doing what he can do,with what he was left with.Give the man a chance.This looking at someone's color has to stop.It's about time we forget about the past,get together,and look to the future.Mr.Al Sharpton,it's time to zip it.Lets stop bring up the past.It's done it's over.Move on.Good luck Mr.Smith whatever your decision is.

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