Colman Domingo Reflects on High School Days with Will Smith

Colman Domingo and Will Smith both attended Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. They shared gym and science classes but were not friends. Domingo recalls Smith as the most popular kid in school, while he considered himself a nerd. This snapshot of their teenage years was shared on the ‘Friends Keep Secrets’ podcast, hosted by Benny Blanco, Lil Dicky, and Kristin Batalucco.

Domingo, known for his role in ‘Euphoria,’ reminisced about his time in West Philadelphia. The actor explained that Smith was already a local celebrity in high school, having formed the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. Smith’s popularity was evident as many students attended their performances. Domingo admits he didn’t participate in those events, feeling out of place among the cool kids.

The last time Domingo saw Smith was at a Philadelphia restaurant. Domingo was working as a waiter when Smith had already achieved significant success in music and acting. Initially, Smith didn’t recognize Domingo until his memory was refreshed. They shared a hug and brief reunion. Since then, their paths haven’t crossed, despite their parallel careers. Domingo expresses hope for a future meeting, acknowledging their shared history from Philadelphia.

As for their careers, Smith is set to feature in the action thriller ‘Supermax,’ while Domingo will appear in ‘An Innocent Girl,’ ‘The Comebacker,’ and his Netflix comedy series ‘The Four Seasons.’