Smith opened up to ET about the 'outpouring of love' at Ali's memorial service Friday, just moments before the late boxer was laid to rest.
Will Smith talks to ET at Muhammad Ali's funeral.
The actor also shared a photo of himself en route to the boxer's funeral.
Friends, family, fans and religious officials gathered on Thursday to pay tribute to the late boxing legend.
The actor is a family friend and portrayed the boxing icon in his 2001 biopic.
The actor shares a photo from the pair's time together on set of 2001's 'Ali' movie.
The 47-year-old actor played the late boxer in the 2011 biopic, 'Ali.'
Will Smith won't get to participate in Apples to Apples this Christmas.
'Independence Day' director Roland Emmerich says he hopes fans won't be deterred by Will Smith's absence from sequel.
The whole family was on hand for VH1's 'Dear Mama' special.
Will Smith gets a little naughty as he discusses when he 'made' their kids on VH1's 'Dear Mama' special.
Smith and wife Jada are mourning the music legend.
The 'Concussion' actor and his wife remember the legendary singer.
The actor stars as Deadshot in the movie, out August 5th.