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- Will Smith has Academy Award and political possibilities in 2022
- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is 10/1 to run for Governor of California with betting sites
- Bookies have The Men In Black star a shorter 6/1 to run for Governor in Pennslyvania in 2022
- 70% Chance according to bookies he will win Best Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards for King Richard
The Actor
Will Smith is about as famous as any American Actor having been a hit on both TV screens and across Hollywood with a rich roster of roles over a considerable career to date, and he could rightly be awarded an Oscar for Best Actor for his latest role in King Richard which was released last weekend.
But it's not just on screen that the Fresh prince could make an impact as betting sites are also taking bets as to his political ambitions with a host of markets to choose from. Before we get to that, let's just a moment to note that while he and Denzel Washington were neck and neck in the Best Actor betting a short while ago, there has been considerable support for his chance as his odds have crashed to short as 4/9 odds on, increasing his probability of picking up the gong to a huge 70%
Oscars Best Actor Betting Odds
| Actor | Film | Odds | Probability** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | King Richard | 4/9 | 69.23% |
| Denzel Washington | The Tragedy of Macbeth | 15/2 | 11.76% |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | The Power of the Dog | 15/2 | 11.76% |
| Peter Dinklage
|
Cyrano | 10/1 | 9.09% |
| Bradley Cooper | Nightmare Alley | 14/1 | 6.67% |
| Leonardo Di Caprio | Don't Look Up | 16/1 | 5.88% |
**Odds probability include bookmakers overround edge - meaning percentages will add up to over 100%, this being the bookies edge - How bookmakers use odds
The Politician
The political possibilities for Will Smith run all the way back to March this year when he confirmed he was still considering entering the political world following previous mentions in interviews.
He wouldn't be the first, or I am sure the last Actor to hint at political ambition, Ronald Reagan is probably one of the most famous, and Arnold Schwarzenegger has had a lengthy political career in California too.
Here are some of the bets available at betting sites for Will Smith to consider politics at the next election.
Will Smith Betting
| Market | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| To run for Governor of Pennslyvania in Next Election | 5/1 | 16.67% |
| To run for Governor of California in Next Election | 10/1 | 9.09% |
| To run for president in Next Election | 14/1 | 6.67% |
| To run for Congress in next Election | 16/1 | 5.88% |
| To run for Senate in next Election | 20/1 | 4.76% |
Notable Actors-cum-Politicians in the US
The following list is not entirely inclusive of all stage and screen stars who have dabbled, and even been successful in politics in the US, but some names on the list may come as more of a surprise than others.
How many of these did you know?
| Star | Party | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Sonny Bono | Republican | 1988-1998 |
| Clint Eastwood | Independent | 1986-1988 |
| Ronald Reagan | Republican | 1967 - 1989 |
| Will Rogers | Democrat | 1928 |
| Arnold Swarzenegger | Republican | 2003-2011 |
| Jerry Springer | Democrat | 1971-1978 |
| George Takei | Democrat | 1972, 1973 & 1980 |
| Shirley Temple | Republican | 1967 |
