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Domingo & Smith: High School Nerds to Hollywood Stars?
6 Nov
Summary
- Colman Domingo and Will Smith attended the same high school.
- Domingo felt like a 'nerd' while Smith was the popular rapper.
- They last met when Domingo waited on Smith's restaurant table.
Actor Colman Domingo shared a surprising connection to Will Smith, revealing they were high school classmates. Domingo attended the year after Smith and recalled sharing gym and science classes.
Domingo described Smith as the "most popular kid" and a "local rapper" with DJ Jazzy Jeff, while he saw himself as a 'nerd' trying to avoid trouble. He wasn't part of the 'cool kids' who attended Smith and Jazzy Jeff's shows.
The actors' paths diverged, with Smith achieving global fame. Domingo recounted waiting tables at an El Torito restaurant in Philadelphia when a successful Smith arrived with friends. Smith recognized Domingo, and they shared a brief reunion.
Remarkably, despite their parallel careers in Hollywood, Domingo noted they have not encountered each other since that restaurant meeting. He anticipates a warm reunion when their paths eventually cross again, acknowledging their shared Philadelphia history.
