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Will Smith and his son Trey Smith are now closer than ever — but their relationship wasn’t always that way.

Early in Will’s career, he married his first wife Sheree Zampino and shortly after, they welcomed their son Trey.

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While Will says that he immediately recognized the profound impact of fatherhood at age 24, he took a step back from his role as a dad when he and Sheree divorced two years later.

Looking back, Will explained that he hoped by giving the relationship some distance, Trey wouldn't have to experience animosity between his parents and believed that when his son was ready, he would reach out to him.

Years later, Trey did just that, and the father-son duo began to rebuild their relationship.

Nowadays, the pair consider themselves best friends. Reflecting on their tight-knit relationship, Trey said he felt "grateful" to have Will as his dad in a Father's Day tribute on Instagram.

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