Personal Life
On May 8, 2004 in Hopetown, Abaco, Bahamas, Smith got married for the second time to architect Nancy Mack. They have three sons together. Smith has 3 other children from previous relationships; daughter Manon St. John Smith with first wife, Maria St. John, daughter Ava Smith, and son Justin Smith.
Smith is a diehard Detroit Pistons and U of M Wolverines fan, loves playing golf, riding motorcycles, surfing and watching Saturday Night Live. He bears a striking resemblance to actor Will Ferrell and has acknowledged the resemblance in various interviews.
Smith regularly contributes to many non profit organizations including: MusiCares, Surfer's Healing, an organization which provides aid to children facing Autism, Right Turn in Boston, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Children's Hospitals across the United States and Camp Korey, which is one of Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps for children with serious illness.
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