Will Smith confesses he “nearly choked to death” the first time he set eyes on Jada Pinkett Smith, and the encounter was certainly no fairytale. From Bad Boys to King Richard, audiences have long been willing to buy the movie ticket if Will Smith is starring. The 56-year-old actor is one of the most popular leading men in the history of blockbusters, headlining the likes of I Am Legend, I Robot, Hitch, and more. Regrettably, the night he finally won an Oscar for his talents was overshadowed by the slap seen around the world. The incident happened after the evening’s host, Chris Rock, made a jo…