‘Shoutout to Will Smith’ as Star Funds Fourth of July Fireworks in New Orleans

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New Orleans had Will Smith to thank for its Fourth of July fireworks this year, after the Hollywood star and his production company stumped up $100,000 when the city said it lacked the funds for a display. The Independence Day star, who was in New Orleans filming for his upcoming movie Emancipation, made the donation along with his production company Westbrook, the city said. “Where there’s a Will there’s a way,” a statement on the city’s July Fourth events website read. “Thank you, Will Smith!” This clip was taken by Austin Skinner, who gave a “shoutout” to Will Smith on Twitter. Credit: Austin Skinner via Storyful

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