While Will Smith became notoriously famous after his controversial Oscar slap, several of his co-stars previously highlighted his state of mind. His Hancock co-star Charlize Theron was someone, who was quick to see through him and identify his needs.

Years prior to the Oscar incident, Theron reflected upon Smith’s stressful life and let her opinion known to the world.

Charlize Theron

Although the duo sparked affair speculations following their appearance in the 2008 superhero movie Hancock, Charlize Theron let her feelings known about Will Smith. Empathizing with the actor, Theron mentioned to David Letterman how Smith needs “help” while appearing on his talk show.

Charlize Theron Expressed Her Feelings For Will Smith

Way before Will Smith ruined his reputation with the notorious slapgate incident at the Oscars, the actor shared the screen with Charlize Theron in the 2008 movie Hancock, directed by Peter Berg. The duo served a great impression with their performance and thus delivered a huge success by earning $624M at the box office.

Hancock (2008)

Further, Theron and Smith became great friends following their appearance in the 2008 blockbuster. However, since the inception of their friendship, the actress saw right through Smith and even spoke about his mental health. Appearing on David Letterman’s show, Theron let her feelings known for her co-star, while discussing about Smith.

“You’re very nice to have him on. You’re a kind man for having him [Will Smith] on, cause he needs help. You need to get him out there. I think this movie will help him out…He’s a really nice guy, but he needs help.”

Theron claimed Will Smith needed help

Opening up about her feelings for her co-star, Charlize Theron appeared to be among the very first people who realized Smith needed help. However, this wasn’t the first time, Theron let her feelings known for the Oscar-winning actor. Evidently, the duo sparked quite the rumor after sharing the screen for their 2008 movie.

Charlize Theron And Will Smith Sparked Affair Rumors 

While Peter Berg’s 2008 masterpiece Hancock became a blockbuster due to Charlize Theron and Will Smith’s iconic performance, it also made headlines for the co-stars’ alleged off-screen romance. Building quite the relationship instantly after meeting on the set of their $624M movie, the duo even made headlines for taking things on a personal level.

Theron shared her feelings for Smith

Although on a recent note, Charlize Theron claimed to be single and “shockingly available”, the actress could not keep the rumors at bay about Will Smith during their time on set. The actress previously admitted that it only took them five minutes to create a relationship. Further, Theron also confessed about gaining feelings for her co-star.

“We didn’t get the chance to work that much together and yet it took us all of about five minutes to really fall madly in love with each other.”

Theron confessed her love for Smith

Confessing her feelings for the Emancipation actor and thus sparking romance rumors, Charlize Theron even mentioned accepting the role in the Hancock sequel just to be on set with Smith. “I would do it in a heartbeat,” Theron claimed. Thus, it wasn’t difficult for the actress to let her feelings known while speaking with David Letterman.