Prince Becomes King

April 7, 2008 / Add comment

Morgan describes Will Smith's appeal as "an organic hyper-likability," and recent co-star Eva Mendes is even blunter: "If you don't like Will, you're a jerk." Smith's last four flicks each grossed over $300 million, but he says he doesn't follow the money. He chalks it up to a global appeal earned through hard work and ambition. He's a vice-free family man, golfs a 12 handicap, and can even explain Scientology in a rational manner. Morgan's profile borders on fawning, but he lets Smith do much of his own talking up.