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Xenu Factory!

Filed under: Tom Cruise > Will Smith

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Many have speculated that the school Will Smith and her husband, Jada, are opening in LA this September is really a Scientology indoctrination center.

In an LA Times report , the head mistress of HanCOCK's school basically says the Scientology school front talk is nonsense.

She says the school's teachers are of all religions and that one of the teaching methods the school will be employing ('study technology') is erroneously attributed to Scientology. The school boss says, "People tend to think study technology is a subject, but it is really just the way the subject is taught. They then come to the conclusion that we are teaching Scientology when actually a methodology doesn't have anything to do with content."

The paper goes on to point out that critics argue Will's school is not being honest about its links to Scientology.

David S. Touretzky, a professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University, created a website that dissects study technology and asserts that in the case of the Smiths' school, it is Scientology religion disguised as education.

The Prof said many phrases and concepts on the school's website are specific to Scientology.

For example, the school lists a "Director of Qualifications" and another teacher who is an assistant in the "Qual" department. The "Qual," said Touretzky, is where people who have completed a Scientology counseling, or "auditing," session or a course in the Church of Scientology are tested by a qualifications teacher.

"There is no reputable educator anywhere who endorses [study technology]," said Touretzky, a critic of Scientology. "What happens is that children are inculcated with Scientology jargon and are led to regard L.R. Hubbard as an authority figure. They are laying the groundwork for later bringing people into Scientology."

Ron Reynolds, executive director of the California Assn. of Private School Organizations, which represents primarily independent religious schools, tells the Times that all schools should strive for transparency.

"I know next to nothing about Scientology, but if you're using some method or technology closely associated with Scientology and Scientology is characterized as a church or religious body, it raises a question if they proclaim themselves as other than religious," Reynolds said.

He has not seen the school's website but went on to say, "I don't want to insinuate the school is failing to disclose anything. But as a matter of good practice, if a school has an affiliation, it would behoove it to expose it."

If the critics are right, why do you have to be all shady, Will?

Did Tom put you up to this?

[Image via WENN.]



147 comments to “Xenu Factory!”

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  1. Maris says – reply to this
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    Tom Cruise is an egghead! I used to love him until all of this Scientology stuff…

  2. Julie says – reply to this
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    So he wants to build a scientology school? He's crazy, let him and the rest of his nuttos be.

  3. 3

    …some one has been suckin' one someones dick……and i ain't saying Jada (although she has a one of her own)…or Katie "I sold my soul for money" Holmes……

    *singin'* Ebony and Ivory sing'in in perfect harmony side by side on the bed they Fook so why can't weeeeeeeeee……..

  4. maggi says – reply to this
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    Tom Cruise needs to just disappear from the face of this earth.

  5. killa says – reply to this
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  6. Frenc says – reply to this
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    Hi,

    In France we study technology (in High School only), but it's real one (With tech tools and machina) not Sciento one…

    For us in France, Scientology is a sect and all its activities is watch. I know you Americans are very keen into protect the freedom concerning religions (Mostly because of ancestor of Europeans), but I don't know if it weren't good to do like old Europ…

    Hope, if rumor of Sciento education in that school is true, that no children will attend the courses…

  7. omg says – reply to this
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    THAT'S IT , i'M NOT GOING TO SEE THAT HANCOCK FILM. IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE TOOK A STAND AGAINST THIS SHADY OUTFIT. OBVISOUSLY WILL SMITH IS HOOKED. I'M NOT SUPPORTING ANYTHING HE DOES OR LET MY KIDS BE EFFECTED BY THIS MESS.

  8. sensi says – reply to this
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    Keep those frickin science homos off this site. PLEASE!!!!!!!

  9. Walte says – reply to this
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    Surely Will Smith doesn't think people are so stupid as to believe this public relations bullcrap. If the school uses scientology's study tech then money goes to the cult, plain and simple. Even the school itself is organzied and managed using the cult of scientology's management principals. The only place you will find an organization using the words Qual and Ethics is in this cult. If he's ashamed to admit its scientology, then he must know the ramifications of supporting it. Will Smith's career is about to follow Tom Cruise's down the shit hole.

  10. stace says – reply to this
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    tom cruise is a total nut job now, but really if they want to build a school that supports the teachings of Scientology then friggin let em. What parent (besides those who are ALREADY scientologists) would send their child to a school meant to brainwash them?

    will and jada are good people lets have some faith!

  11. huh? says – reply to this
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    I read the website but I don't see anything alarming? I hope it's not true. I love Will & Jada.

  12. Kev says – reply to this
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    "behoove" - now there's a word you don't see used much!

  13. Rich says – reply to this
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    I didn't know Will Smith had a Husband named Jada

  14. Poe says – reply to this
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    Ok, as much as i hate to admit it, we have NO right to judge another by their religion. If you're a christian you dont want anyone saying God doesnt exist. If you're an atheist you dont want someone saying god does exist. Honestly, Its sad people have to bash a man on his religion. However, i do think he asked for about 50% in this, in the way in seems like hes kind of forcing his religion on others. But remember Loves, Tolerence is the key too a happy society

  15. bigwi says – reply to this
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    will smith has sold his soul y'all!

  16. 16

    9th?

  17. Poe says – reply to this
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    Re: Poe – Erm thats hate to admit Tom Cruise is right to clarify ^^::

  18. CC says – reply to this
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    I worked at a charter school teaching 3rd grade. Within about 3 months I figured out that it was a Scientology school. Very cult like!! It is called Scottsdale Horizons Charter School. It's located in Scottsdale, AZ. I'm surprised every time I read an article in the paper about bad charter schools that it hasn't been mentioned. Very shady stuff going on there!

  19. jarvi says – reply to this
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    To even call it "study technology" is ridiculous. If it were a "pedagogical model" or "inplememntive strategy" or anything else it might get a pass, but the normalization of jargon into a culture implies the normalization of the group that the jargon comes from. No one refers to methods of any kind in the academic world as "technologies." This is a Scientology word and is obviously connected to Scientology inextricably.

  20. Lala says – reply to this
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    WHAT A GORGEOUS GROUP OF PEOPLE!!

  21. kkc says – reply to this
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    THANKS ASSHOLES FOR YOUR WORTHLESS CONTRIBUTION!

    How many people could be clothes and fed with that $ and you're wasting it on teaching rich kids about your cult. DOUCHE BAGS

  22. KIM says – reply to this
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    Don't be Jealous People!!

  23. Melis says – reply to this
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    I refuse to see Hancock, I am afraid I will be brainwashed by Xenu!!! The poor kids! Cults should have to leave the children alone, this is just wrong.

  24. Lisa says – reply to this
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    Re: Poe

    It is not a religion! He is apart of a CULT!!! There is a huge difference and I will not be tolerant of a cult going after kids.

  25. 25

    You must resist the Borg.
    Or you will be assimilated.
    You must resist the Borg.
    With every grip, every charm, every dollar, every public appearance, every permission via non-disapproval—the Borg grows stronger.
    The Borg initiative and mission is to assimilate all in its path.
    We must resist the Borg.

  26. *MCW* says – reply to this
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    WHAT A LOAD OF HORSESHIT!!! OKAY THEN, IF "TECHNOLOGY" ISN'T THE SUBJECT BUT THE WAY THE SUBJECT IS TAUGHT, WELL, WHAT THEN IS THE SUBJECT? YOU GOTTA GET UP PRETTY EARLY IN THE MORNING TO PULL ONE OVER ON MYRIAM C WEBSTER!!! ANYHOO, LET'S SEE "TECHNOLOGY"–COULD THE SUBJECT BE "HOW DILDOS AND VIBRATORS MAKE XENU HAPPY–HOW TO LIE ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE THE WAY SCIENTOLOGY HAS TAUGHT YOU TO LIE ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE?" OH YES, THAT'S IT! MY LEGIONS OF RESEARCHERS HAVE ALSO REVEALED THE SYLLABUS OF THIS FASCINATING COURSE WAS ACTUALLY DESIGNED BY JADA AND KATIE!

  27. 27

    Re: Lala – These are not people, #21. These are drones of the Greater Collective. It is their prime directive to be as attractive and charming as possible to attract sheep to the Borg Collective for assimilation.
    Resist the seductive allure of the Borg.

  28. swat says – reply to this
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    If people are stupid enough to pay money and send their kids
    to this school, they deserve what they get.

  29. gimle says – reply to this
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    L.Ron Hubbard had a long rap sheet and was apparently quite insane. I did a paper on Dianetics in college and thought it was the most ridiculous book I'd ever read. (my professor agreed!) It's so sad that so many actors are so insecure with themselves that they cling to an absurd cult to "belong". If Scientology is legit why is always disguised, hidden and shady? I thought Will Smith was smarter than this….what a shame. I bet his career is going to go down the same path as Tom Cruise….to nowhere!! Too bad they can't see outside of themselves anymore.

  30. mccau says – reply to this
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    if it looks, smells and sounds like scientology then it probably is. I guess Will is scared of becoming associated. As with Tom he will just continue to become box office poison. Sounds like a school for cult kiddies to me!

  31. Mama says – reply to this
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    From the school's website under glossary:

    Study Technology - An educational model developed by L.R. Hubbard, study technology focuses on three principles. First is the use of “mass” (manipulatives and hands-on experiences) to foster understanding – children need to see and feel what they are learning about. Second is the attention to the “gradient,” which ensures sure students master one level before moving on to the next. Third is the “misunderstood word,” in which students master word definitions and are taught not to read past words they don’t know the meanings of in order to understand completely what they are reading and learning. NVA uses study technology as an umbrella methodology woven through the subjects.

  32. react says – reply to this
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    Starting to have second thoughts of spending my money on Hancock. The slowly leaking scientology ties have turned me off. I thought Big Willy had more brains than to fall for the church of an raving lunatic druggie L Ron Hubbard.

  33. Ron says – reply to this
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    Gawd… This is what CMU makes it onto Perez for.
    Most people here think that Touretzky is wacky. He had porn and sex toys paid for with his school account and sent to him at school.

  34. k=H=k says – reply to this
    34

    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz the only reazon that katie homely Holmezzzzzz
    zzzz took the money/selling her sould..coz the UGLY BITCH ZZ
    ZZ KNEW THERE WAZ ””no way”' she could ever b famouz zzzzz

    zz enough to make that money on her own..coz she is the zz
    zz homelyezt looking ugly bitch I have ever seennnnnnnnnnn
    zz I hope that robot…baby of theirz growz up and killz them zz

  35. Dr. P says – reply to this
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    Re: Poe – You are such an idiot. Scientology is not a religion, Dumbass - it is a cult. It is a cult that has ruined people's lives and families. Religions do not force people to give away their life savings, leaving them destitute and dependent, or cut-off loving family members and friends, leaving them alone and even more vulnerable to abuse. This cult of Scientology does, and they are vicious and destructive when someone tries to leave. Educate yourself before you speak.

  36. bipol says – reply to this
    36

    Took me less than 5 minutes on the school's website to find jargon used on the Scientology website.
    "he or she is gently re-taught until ready to move on." from the school, which is a something that Scientology teaches.
    "We emphasize that children look up the words they don’t know in the dictionary as opposed to looking for context clues right away" from the school, but this is stressed by LRH in his Dianetics book. Oh, boy.

  37. diana says – reply to this
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    Will s. is NOT hurting anyone by opening a school! its optional to attend! and if it does preach scientology, SO WHAT! THE THE PARENTS DECIDE IF THEY WANT THEIR KID THEIR. AND IT CAN'T BE ANY WORSE THAT SOME PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  38. me says – reply to this
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    Will and Tom are both either bi or gay and trying to hide it for some stupid reason! Jada has even said before that Katie and her both have "special" husbands. They are probably doing it, will and tom, and tom has converted will to that stupid religion! Will even though you don't really love the ladies I still expected much more from you!!!!

  39. HJ says – reply to this
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    Why pretend the school isn't a scientology indoctrination center? Once they open up for business in the fall, won't it become clear they are a school founded on the principles of L.R. Hubbard? I'm not impressed with the cult and would never send my child to a school that was founded on their principles.

  40. Ban W says – reply to this
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    Will Smith is a Scientologist in a closet….We should not go see his films….Hancok is crap anyway…Ban all the Scientolgy followers…

    Scientology is a CULT

  41. Cult says – reply to this
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    Will Smith is a Scientologist in disguise anyway..Watch his career goes down the same path as Nutty Tom Cruise

    Scientology is a CULT, not a religion

  42. FReal says – reply to this
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    Just the fact that they have to be so sneaky about what they're really doing proves that it is BAD. You don't see Catholic schools and Hebrew schools trying to pretend they're something else, because they have nothing to hide or be ASHAMED of. Fucking twisted, perverted freaks.

  43. Marky says – reply to this
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    Boycott all $cientologists, all their projects, and all those who promote them. Your money will only end up in the hands of a very dangerous cult.

  44. Chris says – reply to this
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    WOW!!! Trying to brainwash the kiddies??????? How skeezy! I hope somebody jumps all over this shit and exposes these fucking crackpots for who and what they are!!!!

  45. kerry says – reply to this
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    i'll take a cmu professor (and randy pausch colleague) over tom cruise and jada pinkett smith any day.

  46. Wort says – reply to this
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    Shame on Will and Jada by not helping their brothers and sisters in inner cities.You guys made it big from all your fans and this the thanks they get by pouring your money into a very rich prickhead cult.Im disgusted.How could all you freaks be so gullable,don,t you have minds of your own,do they tell you how to shit also.If I get one wind of any entertainer is a Scientlogist Im going to boycott everything that person does and tell my friends.

  47. 47

    I love Their Talent not Their religion!

  48. JSTWP says – reply to this
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    Re: diana – GREETINGS, JOHN STALL THE WONDERPOPE HERE: YOU'VE GOT TO BE THE STUPIDEST, THEREFORE MOST HILARIOUS, SCI-INTOLERANT-BITCH I'VE EVER SEEN ON PEREZ!!! I JUST HAVE TO CONGRATULATE YOU, WHAT AN HONOR. YOU DO XENU REAL PROUD. JUST BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR TUBES SNIPPED–NO NEED TO INFLICT YOUR MENTAL DISEASE (WHICH CAN ONLY BE CURED BY A VISIT TO A PSYCHIATRIST AND A SHITLOAD OF PSYCHOTROPIC–EMPHASIS ON THE "PSYCHO"-MEDICATIONS) ON YOUR BASTARD SPAWN! NOW YOU CAN GET BACK ON YOUR HANDS AND KNEES TO SCRUB THE RESTROOMS OF YOUR LOCAL SCI-INTOLERANT-FUK CENTER WITH A TOOTHBRUSH.

  49. amy says – reply to this
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    so what perez, i see you are intolerant of others religins nice to know, bbig deal he is a scientologist, live and let live biggots

  50. Poe says – reply to this
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    Re: Dr. PRe: Dr. P – Ok Dumbass.

    Religion: the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of FAITH.

    Faith:confidence or trust in a person or thing

    Maybe YOU should think before YOU speak. It doesnt really matter if you dont like someone. You should tolerate that.

    and the definition for cult?

    a particular system of RELIGIOUS worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies.

    Dont be a fucking dumbass

  51. Mark says – reply to this
    51

    Boycott any movie, project, or business that is Scientology related. Cut off their funding and they're gone.

  52. mslov says – reply to this
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    forget the scientology….did you see how expensive that gimmick private school is!!? Its only a grand less than my COLLEGE tuition was a year (i went to state school but still.) People are SUCH YUPPYS i cant stand it. They think theyre giving their kid this "great" education but meanwhile the private school is laughing at you while sucking up your money! And besides, public schools offer waaaay more than private schools, at least around here, and guess what…theyre free!!

  53. good says – reply to this
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    Re: gimle

    very insightful reponse!

  54. ss794 says – reply to this
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    Poe -
    Scientology doesn't work! Ask the thousands of ex-scientologists out there. LRH's son even said it was a pyramid scheme. Continue to call Scientology a religion even though they have slave labor camps, rape and than force abortions, separate children from parents, and kill or harass those who oppose it.

  55. Germa says – reply to this
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    In Munich, Germany, authorities just forbid and closed a discguised Scientology "school"/"pre-school" that was run by members of Scientology in disguise….Hope they do the same in the USA! Scientology is a DANGEROUS brainwashing CULT! Not a "religion"!

    They try to BRAINWASH children right fromt he start of their life!

  56. sensi says – reply to this
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    Re: Rich – Now you know who wears the pants in this family !!

  57. Germa says – reply to this
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    @Poe,
    I suppose you are one of those poor exploited pitiful Scientology members as well! Otherwise you wouldn t believe these silly things you write- first of all, Scientology is NOT any sort of "religion" as maybe Catholic Church or other churches, it s a BRAINWASHING CULT(!), as you will know very well, being a member.
    No, i m NOT defending Catholicism, or any other "normal" religions you may have in the U.S., I m an ATHEIST!

  58. Poe says – reply to this
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    Re: ss794

    I never said I liked it. I never said it was right. Theres alot of things in this world that arent right. I said Its a religion.

    Look back in history. Christianty and alot of other religions aren't clean too.

    Was it right when Christians Forced Native Americans into schools far away from their parents? They wernt even allowed to speak english! They couldnt even speak to their parents when they were done with school. Was it right when little children were raped by priests? No. It wasnt. Shit happens EVERYWHERE. And if someone wants to believe in something screw off its none of your business.

    And incase you're curious. I'm not a Scientologist. Im a christian who floats more to the diest belief.

    Please dont critize others before you've critiqued yourself

  59. Poe says – reply to this
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    Re: Germa

    Lol. Yup. thats why i go to the christian church. Yup where i was confirmed. Right little Scientologist I am arent i? : P

  60. Poe says – reply to this
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    Re: Poe

    Typo sorry not english They wernt allowed to speak native american

  61. hobie says – reply to this
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    L Ron Hubbard was not the first person to come up with these teaching methods. These have been used in private ($$$$) schools in Seattle for decades. My son went to one. The hands on approach, mastering levels and all the other big world stuff. It works and creates really bright successful kids, makes it kind of hard to assimilate into the public education system tho. Do people forget that Hubbard was a great sci fi writer? Unfortunately he wanted to live his stories now.

  62. Walte says – reply to this
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    >Hobie..Bullshit..Only the cult and their brainwashed victims use that crap, you're talking out of your ass. What schools use this shit?

    SCIENTOLOGY AND SCIENTOLOGISTS ARE LIARS. Culties will deny being a scientologist if it suits their needs and deny their true aims and goals. Xenu is pissed and he has assembled all the cast off alien space ghosts and he's going to kick some ass

  63. crazy says – reply to this
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    Why, if this scientology thing is supposed to be so great, do they (the scientologists, I mean) have to be so secretive about it all?

  64. jason says – reply to this
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    ATLEAST CRAZY TOM IS UPFRONT WITH HIS BULLSHIT!!! THESE 2 ARE EVEN WORSE THEY ARE SO SNEAKY ABOUT IT!!! THEY ARE DANGEROUSE!! I AM DONE FEEDING THEM MONEY FOR THIS FREAK SHOW NO MORE WILL MOVIES FOR ME!!! HE IS THE SAME PERSON IN EVERY MOVIE ANYWAY HE CANT EVEN ACT!!

  65. PETA says – reply to this
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    What a shame! I don't like Will Smith no more. It's disgusting. Tom is disgusting. He just has to recruit people like a cunt.

  66. Jess says – reply to this