If you’re in Philadelphia, chances are you may stumble upon a popular street name that will remind you of none other than Will Smith. On Thursday, the actor visited his hometown to celebrate the city renaming a section of 59th Street in honor of him. Smith also shared photos and videos of the moment on Instagram, marking the “honor of a lifetime.” He also had his mother, Caroline Bright, by his side during the ceremony.
Will Smith gets street named after him in hometown of Philadelphia
Will Smith now has more than one reason to visit his hometown, Philadelphia. On March 27, the actor took to Instagram to reveal that he had a street named after him in the city called “Will Smith Way.” The star shared several celebratory moments from the ceremony, which saw a large crowd gathered to mark the memorable moment with him.
The first picture captured Smith proudly showing the nameplate that read the new street name. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and other city officials also accompanied him at the ceremony alongside Smith’s mother, Caroline Bright. Another video saw him address the city crowd, who cheered loudly for him. Standing on the podium, he said, “Hey, Philly. I love you. I am yours, you are mine. I will see you on the Fourth of July.”
One heartwarming video showed Will Smith and officials officially unveiling the street name as his fans erupted in celebratory cheers while recording the moment. Other photos saw Smith pose with his family and friends to mark the momentous occasion. A video captured the actor smiling while greeting his fans before leaving.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia mayor took to her Instagram to share a few words for Will Smith. Calling the actor’s journey “nothing short of inspiring,” she recognized his journey as a global star. She further said, “We are incredibly proud to call @willsmith one of our own. His achievements are a reflection of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of Philadelphia’s people.”
Fans and fellow celebrities, including Jay Shetty, DeVon Franklin, Erica Campbell, and more, posted their well-wishes and congratulations under Will Smith’s Instagram post.
