Will Smith once revealed that when he saw his abusive father hitting his mother, he thought about ending his life. Read on!

Will Smith needs no introduction. The Hollywood star is known for his impeccable acting and rapping skills and how he went on to become one of the biggest actors after coming from humble beginnings. Throughout his adult life, Smith has worked tremendously hard to make a career as successful as possible. But, to date, when he has a conversation about his childhood and talks about his abusive father, the actor turns emotional. He once revealed that he also had suicidal thoughts when he saw his father hitting his mother.

Will Smith Once Recalled Contemplating Suicide & Feeling Like A ‘Coward’ After He Saw His Father Hit His Mother ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Smith began his career in showbiz by rapping. He became a part of the duo DJ. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince as his musical career took off. The actor’s film debut came with Where The Day Takes You in 1992 and made him one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood.

A few years back, Will Smith sat at a round table and discussed his journey. During one of the episodes of Will Smith: Best Shape Of My Life on YouTube, he revealed how he had suicidal thoughts when he was just a kid. The Suicide Squad star revealed that it was the night when his father, Willard Sr., hit his mom, Caroline Bright. He revealed that it was his failure in his mind.