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Colman Domingo Says He and Will Smith Went to High School Together
Actor Colman Domingo says he and Will Smith went to the same high school in Philadelphia.
Smith was one class ahead, and they shared gym and science classes.
Domingo says they were not friends at school: Smith was popular, while he saw himself as a nerd.
At the time, Smith was starting his rap career with DJ Jazzy Jeff, and the pair performed locally.
Years later, after Smith became successful, Domingo served him at a Philadelphia restaurant, where they recognized each other and hugged.
Domingo says they have not crossed paths in Hollywood since, but expects they will meet again and share a connection through Philadelphia.
Colman Domingo said he and Will Smith attended the same high school in Philadelphia.
Domingo said Smith was in the class before him and they shared gym and science classes.
He described Smith as popular and himself as a nerd, and said they were never friends.
Domingo recalled serving Smith at a Philadelphia restaurant after Smith had become successful.
He said they have not crossed paths during their careers and expects they will meet again.
- Who
- Colman Domingo and Will Smith.
- What
- Domingo said they went to the same high school and shared some classes.
- When
- Domingo recently discussed it on the Friends Keep Secrets YouTube show. The publication date was November 6, 2026.
- Where
- Their high school was in Philadelphia; its name is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Domingo and Smith attended the same high school, where Domingo said they shared gym and science classes.
Domingo said he waited on Smith at a restaurant in Philadelphia, where they hugged after Smith recognized him.
Billboard published Domingo’s account of the school connection.
- High school
- Domingo and Smith attended the same school in Philadelphia
- Class year
- Smith was in the class before Domingo
- Shared classes
- Gym and science
- Restaurant
- El Torito in Philadelphia
- Last interaction
- Domingo said they hugged after Smith recognized him
What people are saying
I went to high school with Will,
He was in the class before me, we had gym class and science class together.
We were never friends,
He was the cool kid and I was like ‘The Nerd.’