On Wednesday, Will Smith celebrated the legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli’s 30th anniversary as a recording artist among an amazing array of A-list luminaries.
Originally seen catching up with Bocelli, 65, during the star-studded concert held at Bocelli’s hometown of Lajatico, in Tuscany, Italy, the 55-year-old actor had a yacht cruise with Johnny Depp prior of the celebration.
Will kept a loving hand on his shoulder and made it into a family affair bringing along his 26-year-old son Jaden Smith.
Along with Ed Sheeran, who had performed earlier in the evening alongside the man of the hour, leaning over his shoulder was bearded Russell Crowe, who grinned for the cameras.
Following their poignant performance earlier in the evening, Depp joined the trio backstage and was observed uttering something inaudible in Andrea’s ear, also paying homage to the late friend and partner Jeff Beck.
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Will Smith was joined by an impressive group of A-list stars when they celebrated the iconic tenor Andrea Bocelli ‘s 30th anniversary as a recording artist on Wednesday
Will also be very important for the program; Bocelli’s Instagram page included a video of him on stage recounting some of the program.
The actor wore a neat beige linen suit with a thin, matching jumper and had a close-cropped beard.
Will briefly showed out on the red carpet, seen speaking with Michelle Hunziker.
Ed, who brought out his customary acoustic guitar to sing a duet with Andrea, was dressed as simply as possible in a basic white T-shirt stressing his tattoos, along with black pants.
After the show, he seemed to be cool-off drinking a Guinness.
Russell provided extra international star power for his own song, a movie version of Leonard Cohen’s classic song Take This Waltz, which his deep baritone fit quite well.
The Gladiator star sported the thick white beard he has lately and wore a black suit with a black shirt free of ties.
The Hollywood link continued as Johnny Depp performed a duet with Andrea.
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Depp joined the group backstage and was seen saying something inaudible in Andrea’s ear, following their moving performance earlier in the evening, which also served as a tribute to the actor’s late friend and collaborator Jeff Beck .
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Will also played a major role in the show, and Bocelli’s Instagram account shared a clip of him on stage narrating a portion of the show
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The actor was dressed in a chic beige linen suit with a thin, matching sweater, and he sported a close-cropped beard
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Will made a brief appearance on the red carpet, when he was seen chatting with Michelle Hunziker
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Ed, who brought out his standard acoustic guitar to sing a duet with Andrea, was dressed as casually as possible in a plain white T-shirt highlighting his tattoos, along with black jeans
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Russell provided extra international star power for his own song, a film version of Leonard Cohen’s beloved song Take This Waltz, which his deep baritone fit exactly.
As he accompanied Bocelli’s soaring voice, the actor from The Pirates of the Caribbean became really active.
TMZ claims that Johnny’s performance honored the great guitarist Jeff Beck, whom he had frequently performed with prior to his startling death on January 10, 2023, at age 78 from bacterial meningitis, not only celebrated the career of the Italian tenor.
Presumably working with Beck on electric guitar back in 2020, Bocelli and Depp were singing En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor.
Audio from the video made it abundantly evident that Beck’s unique and delicate lead guitar parts had been plucked from the 2020 recording and performed with Johnny’s acoustic rhythm guitar and the live vocals.
Wearing a white collar-free shirt under, the Dead Man star was sporting a black lapel-free jacket he buttoned almost to his throat.
He had his dark hair scruffy while sporting a goatee and finished the outfit with massive black eyeglasses with blue lenses.
Before then light had set; earlier the actor met up with Will back stage.
The grinning Independence Day star responded, “So great to see you, bro,” leaning in to give Johnny a quick embrace.
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Johnny Depp accompanied Bocelli on En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor. According to TMZ, they performed the song in 2020 with the late guitarist Jeff Beck, and Beck’s lead part from that performance was layered onto the song on Wednesday nightt
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The Dead Man star was dressed in a black lapel-free jacket that he buttoned up nearly to his throat, while wearing a white collar-free shirt underneath
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He completed the look with chunky black sunglasses with blue lenses, and he wore his dark hair shaggy while sporting a goatee
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Earlier, the actor caught up with Will back stage before then sun had set. ‘So great to see you, bro,’ the smiling Independence Day star said as he leaned in for a quick hug with Johnny
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As he tapped hands with Jaden and moved in to give a hug, Johnny said “so great to see you, bro.” ‘I have heard so much about you. He said to the younger rapper and actor, “You’re a good man,” before they split.
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Elsewhere, Smith caught up with Ed before the night’s festivities began
