Hollywood movie star Will Smith has been given his flowers for many iconic roles. His range as an actor when it comes to playing a variety of roles is undeniable, which is why a lot of his movies do well at the box office.

Being a family man alongside his stardom, Smith has supported his children’s curiosity in the arts, most notably Jaden Smith, known for both his innovative music and pursuits in acting. So, when Jaden Smith expressed interest in acting in movies like his father, Will took the reins and attempted to guide his son by passing along his wisdom from years of being in the movie industry.

However, this mentorship did not go as planned after the father-son duo appeared in the movie After Earth, which didn’t do too well in the box office despite Will Smith’s movies reputedly grossing up to $100 million at the box office.

This movie’s failure, unfortunately, almost ruined their relationship beyond repair.

Will Smith’s Movie After Earth Almost Damaged His Relationship With Jaden Smith

Will Smith took Jaden Smith under his wing as they both starred in the movie After Earth. This being Jaden Smith’s second movie with his father, following his debut into the movie industry in the 2006 film The Pursuit of Happyness, fans had high hopes for the father-son duo, especially after Jaden’s memorable role as Dre Parker in The Karate Kid alongside Jackie Chan, who played the role of Mr. Han.

However, After Earth ended up taking a huge hit to Jaden’s self-esteem after receiving harsh criticism for his performance. He blamed his father Will Smith for this failure because he “faithfully did everything” Will instructed.