Gyllenhaal: Will Smith Is The Best

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW star [Jake Gyllenhaal](https://www.contactmusic.com/jake-gyllenhaal) is in awe of WILL SMITH so much, he modelled himself on him for his role in the environmental disaster movie.

Gyllenhaal, 23, is a huge fan of the [Independence Day](https://www.contactmusic.com/independence-day) actor and thinks the wise-cracking action star is a "genius", after being pushed to the limit making The Day After Tomorrow.

He says, "Will Smith is my hero. He's a genius, he really is, and you also realise that [Mel Gibson](https://www.contactmusic.com/mel-gibson) or [Harrison Ford](https://www.contactmusic.com/harrison-ford) are incredible at this type of thing.

"It takes a lot of concentration."

26/05/2004 17:24