Will Smith: 'Jaden is a natural'

Will Smith has revealed that he always knew son Jaden would make it as an actor.

The Seven Pounds star said that his son, who appeared alongside him in 2006 drama The Pursuit of Happyness, is a natural in front of the camera.

"He just naturally has a joy, a love, for people and for emotion so it's the perfect combination to be an actor. He is so inspired to do it," he is quoted as saying.

"It worked, somehow. Jaden, he understands emotion, he's really sensitive. The business is a little scary for me with him."

Jaden, ten, is Smith's only son with second wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The couple also have daughter Willow, eight.

Jaden will play the lead in the upcoming remake of The Karate Kid.