From discovering deep cultural ties to planning a tribute for Sir Tom Jones, Will Smith finds unexpected kinship with Wales — and considers rebranding as “Welsh Smith.” Will Smith Embraces Welsh Roots and Jokes About Name Change After Hometown Revelations Will Smith, the globally beloved actor, rapper, and star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, is having a bit of an identity revelation — and it’s all thanks to a surprising Welsh connection. While speaking with BBC Radio Wales host Lucy Owens, Smith was stunned to learn that the Philadelphia neighborhood he grew up in, Wynnefield, was named after Welsh … Continue reading “Big Will, Big Hill: Will Smith Embraces Welsh Roots and Hints at a New Identity”