Will Smith just made the viral “Anxiety” challenge even bigger by jumping in alongside Doechii. On Thursday, March 13th, he surprised fans by adding his own twist to the popular TikTok trend, proving once again that he knows how to tap into a cultural moment.
In the clip, Smith bobs his head to the eerie hook , “Somebody’s watchin’ me, it’s my anxiety” , while staring into a mirror. When he turns toward the camera, his reflection stays behind, and Doechii takes his place. The Hollywood icon also made sure to credit influencer Brooke Monk for kicking off the trend.
With so many Fresh Prince of Bel-Air edits tied to the challenge, it was only a matter of time before Smith got involved. Over the past week, TikTok users have been recreating a classic scene from the show—where Will catches Ashley Banks (played by Tatyana Ali) dancing to her Walkman and joins in. The challenge has taken off, with both fans and celebrities putting their own spin on it.
“I’ve been watching y’all, and every video has been better than the last!! Love that track,” Smith wrote in a separate post, showing love to both Doechii and Ali.
Then, on March 14, Smith took things up a notch by recreating the iconic dance scene with Tatyana Ali herself. The two actors brought back the nostalgia, and Doechii even popped up at the end of the clip. Smith perfectly captured the full-circle moment, captioning the post, “Waited 35 years for this dance to trend.”
