Will Smith Attends Street Renaming Ceremony In Philadelphia

Will Smith shares origin story of ‘Fresh Prince’ nickname at street renaming ceremony

By FOX 29 Staff Updated March 26, 2025 12:01pm EDT PhiladelphiaFOX 29 Philadelphia

Actor and entertainer Will Smith was honored Wednesday with a street renaming ceremony in his hometown of West Philadelphia. The 2000 block of North 59th Street will forever be known as Will Smith Way.

The 2000 block of North 59th Street will now also be known as Will Smith Way, a street that runs past his alma mater, Overbrook High School.

Smith joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders during the renaming ceremony.

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