Funnily enough, it was while discussing raising Willow that the actor’s feminist bonafides became clear.

He realized how serious she was in that moment and endeavored to never push Willow too hard again.

… She has got to have command of her body.

Will Smith smiling on the red carpet

So when she goes out into the world, she’s going out with a command that is hers.

She is used to making those decisions herself."

Ellis shared, “I could have been paid better.

Will Smith kisses daughter Willow Smith at an event

And so, I told him this, and he did something about it.

Which is proof of when Black women do well, everybody does well.”

The Oscar-winner executive-produced the miniseries, which puts women front and center.

Will Smith kisses wife Jada Pinkett Smith on the red carpet

Likewise, Smith has repeatedly raised awareness about human trafficking whichoverwhelmingly affectsyoung women and girls alongside wife Jada Pinkett-Smith.

Will Smith crying onstage at the Academy Awards