Will Smith Celebrates 26th Anniversary of Wild Wild West with Cheeky Throwback Photo
Will Smith Celebrates 26th Anniversary of Wild Wild West with Cheeky Throwback Photo

Published: July 1, 2025

American actor Will Smith is taking a trip down memory lane, sharing a hilarious NSFW photo in honor of the 26th anniversary of the steampunk action comedy film Wild Wild West.

On Instagram, Smith posted a still from the 1999 film, where he's clad in nothing but a strategically placed cowboy hat. The caption reads, "Wild Wild West came out 26 years ago today - sorry this is the only photo I could find."

Fans were quick to react, with one user commenting, "My favorite scene. Explanation not needed." Another wrote, "You were one of my early childhood crushes. Well done on building a career that truly had and still has an impact."

Wild Wild West, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, was loosely based on the 1960s CBS show of the same name. The film follows two secret service agents, played by Smith and Kevin Kline, as they protect President Ulysses S. Grant from the growing unpredictable threats of the American western frontier.

Interestingly, Smith once referred to Wild Wild West as his "worst" film. In a 2021 interview with GQ, he said, "I don't know, Wild Wild West is a thorn in my side." However, it's clear that he still has a sense of humor about it.

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