Smith has been ranked as the most bankable star worldwide by "Forbes". In April 2007, "Newsweek" called him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood". As of 2014, 17 of the 21 films in which he has had leading roles have accumulated worldwide gross earnings of over $100 million each, with five taking in over $500 million each in global box office receipts. As of 2016, his films have grossed $7.5 billion at the global box office. For his performances as boxer Muhammad Ali in "Ali" (2001) and stockbroker Chris Gardner in "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006), Smith received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor.