Best display of acting, Will Smith

A short scene with Will Smith from the fresh prince of bel-air ep 424. I think it is the best display of acting i have ever seen and it really moved me.
In the story Will smith lives with his uncle and his family and then someday his bio father comes after 14 years. They deside to go on a trip together for the summer, but his father sneaks back right before the trip is suppose to go down.. and saids to his uncle to tell will that he cant come..Then this comes.
* i hold no rights to the content of this movie or take credit for any of it, just wanted to show and share with you all some of will smiths acting skills, Enjoy*
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[@byrenhuang657]

"You, too, Lou." Coldest words a father can hear, but he deserved it. Amazing acting

[@aleksov600]

Yeah. I hate when people call me lou.

[@TizzmantineUK]

+aleksov600 shut up lou :D

[@JMCStudios24]

It wasn't acting from will and uncle, that was an actual hug from actor to actor

[@jdlivespecial9064]

That's will smiths real life

[@diewaxos]

+Byren Huang thats ripper mate. tough stuff

[@Alpha99964]

First things first, rest in peace Uncle Phil

[@LNYCN]

Forreal

[@khalifaaa16]

I get my b**** pregnant I'm a be a better you

[@tamiamenhinick]

prophesies that i made way back in the ville

[@angelica6381]

For Phil, listen even back when we was broke my team ill

[@Alpha99964]

Martin Luther King would've been on Dreamville!

[@jetsfan8710]

"You too... Lou." Probably the most powerful one liner that I've seen portrayed.

[@SmeezyWRLD]

you want a pizza me? Wtf😭

[@jamiemaclean1233]

“Pizza time” it doesn’t get much more dramatic than that

[@RapFanatic4ever]

He didn’t deserve the right to be called “Dad”

[@LexGreenTR]

If you grew up without your dad in your life it's damn near impossible to watch this without shedding a tear.

[@JackTheripper911]

Lex Green its also hard when you still have a dad who doesnt give a damn

[@LexGreenTR]

+Jack The ripper yup that's just as rough

[@lukesherrard8034]

Dad didn't come home from overseas in 2010, this scene fucking killed me man.

[@francamola4388]

Yeah ur right I'm on my mom's phone and my dad left when I was about 2

[@joethehero2]

+Lex Green I have a loving dad and this still gets me teary eyed.

[@JackTheripper911]

Women cry to titanic. Men cry to terminator. Everyone crys to this

[@adex1238]

Basically

[@MommaMiri]

Screw Titanic...I cry at cartoons more than live action, but this scene ALWAYS gets to me!

[@2mondo1]

No doubt

[@Bayougirl78]

Jack The ripper Yeah, if this scene doesn't at least get you a little choked up...you're just dead inside

[@dale0519]

Hahaha, and this is a fact!

[@chummyx4o1]

THE HELL WITH HIM!!! Everrrrytime bro.. Gets me everytime, God damn dead beat dads, smh.

[@dannyhuerta5890]

To...

[@ayylmao6292]

Chummy Ngen Dad left me at birth, so this hits me in the feels bro.

[@coolstorybruh88]

Armando Gonzalez Same here.

[@marias4086]

And I love when he says "Aint a damn thing he can teach me about how to love my kids!" Some do a better job of raising their own because they NEVER want them to experience the abandonment from an absent parent!

[@Vintagefeen]

You can hear the audience tears too..

[@africanlegs]

I can't imagine watching that live.

[@warrenlondon2426]

Local African Powerful beyond words!

[@Eddlicious]

That's actually the actress playing Hillary who's crying in the background,

[@rararasputin8608]

2:44 was the moment Hillary cried.

[@imsteezy1]

"First thing first Rest in Peace Uncle Phil, you the only father that I ever knew"

[@PistachioShoe8]

get a bicth pregnant IMA go be a better you

[@alysssabear]

MO. What???

[@keldonboswell1884]

Alyssa Graya it’s from j coles song

[@Deanquez]

Yep

[@insipylipy]

Don't get why everyone is saying that wills father left him and this isn't acting this is what he's really been through. He has said in multiple interviews that him and his father have a great relationship and that he was there for him growing up. Maybe you guys just need to realize he's an incredible actor.

[@emilyjade8785]

That's the point he is amazing that it makes you want to cry because she is amazing and because he is amazing he tells a story

[@TheMario2209]

Naah man he isn't just an incredible actor... he is the best actor i have ever seen☝🏼

[@evilways0211]

At 2:44 you can hear a girl crying backstage.

[@baconfromhell666]

Jonathan Gomez hell, I was crying too, and I only watched it on a screen, imagine seeing it unfold right in front of you

[@marcarriaga8833]

I guess a lot of the cast was trying

[@LainWasTaken]

***** I thought that will smith said in some public thing that it happened to him and that him crying wasn't acting, and that the hug wasn't scripted either, it just became a thing from real feelings that they put in there. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'd seen it said a billion times in different places.

[@smokejc]

***** It was Karyn, yes.

[@smokejc]

***** Or she just got really emotional while watching something live that you only watched at home. It's a normal reaction

[@dawnwelch6579]

"You too...Lou..." The ultimate diss-back...damn, Will's heart was breaking...

[@lumossk3657]

"You too Lou" *drops mic* love how the father can't even reply anything to that.

[@africanlegs]

Still can't watch this without my eyes watering up

[@Rob-kl1uz]

I can

[@rubendebien5557]

+Robert Reyes you monster

[@killagorrila1616]

just like your mom

[@stephenokombo3064]

lol

[@Death_Incarnate]

Local African this may be a sad scene but your profile pic and name had me laughing.

[@Jengochase]

That is some damn good acting.

[@bishopleone9281]

This wasent acting

[@Jengochase]

Bishop Leone Yes, it was. Will Smith was even quoted as saying, "I look at my father and how he was able to keep four kids fed and clothed and still managed to find time to spend with us," and how it inspired him to be an involved dad. I'd post my sources, but KZbin doesn't let you post links, so look it up yourself.

[@whatsabolero]

Chase Howard Ok what does that explanation have to do with "That wasn't acting" ?

[@Jengochase]

Anthony Shakir john fkennedy Bishop Leone was referring to the message floating around Facebook and Twitter and stuff about how it wasn't scripted and was Will Smith getting emotional about his own father, but it's fake. It was scripted, and was acted very well. Read other comments on this video and you'll see lots of people who believe it.

[@RatchedCypher]

john fkennedy ^ yeah what Johnny said ^

[@akaTRENT]

So. Many. Feels.

[@aquilaot]

The Myth Of The Absent Black Father facebook.com/becausefacts/videos/202650993814948/

[@kirstyrosie62]

Knowing my dad was a better dad to his step children then he ever was to me had me asking this question everyday of my childhood

[@cadaverous6]

Kirsty Rosie My exact thoughts. He treats my half sisters better than he ever treated me.

[@xNMCxblack]

Kirsty Rosie same boat bro

[@neongirluk]

Because being a parent is more than biology. He wrongly made a bond with the children that were growing up in his home more than you. Anyone can be a father but takes a special man to be a dad. Sorry you did not have that.

[@Kearnsy09]

NeonLadyUK That verse was Beautiful 👏. Well wrote

[@kirstyrosie62]

NeonLadyUK your probably right there I am very lucky to have had an incredible mother though that my childhood was on the whole pretty great

[@ACONNECTIONTV]

Will Smith is an awesome actor this scene gets me all the time.

[@aaliyahkahtaan]

But he wasn't acting...

[@mikeoof1043]

He actually wasn’t acting he’s dad actually did so his role came to life to make him emotional

[@relentlessohio7222]

I always loved that Uncle Phil was his real father. Not paternally, but mentally. He loved Will more than Lou ever did. He was a good man, you can tell he was like this in real life. RIP James Avery

[@Raptorel]

True

[@Bayougirl78]

Taylor Silverthorne Absolutely.... Uncle Phil was more of a father to him then his bio-dad ever was.....this scene always gets to me....and the one in the series finally where Will asks Uncle Phil to call him every weekend when he calls "the rest of his kids".... *sniff, sniff*

[@Night_Ferry]

Uncle Phil was a father to many kids who's dads left. This programme taught me more life lessons than my own dad. His loss. Really miss this show.

[@bobotheclown6198]

will smith really proved he could act with this scene this no doupt it ranks somewhere in the 100 most powerful moments in television.

[@texturedcolt8386]

The reason for why he was acting so good was because it was never planned in the script and his father left him when he was young so he broke down in tears in this scene

[@gumbojones123]

***** no he's actually correct about that. Will was supposed to brush it off like it was nothing but due to real life experiences he broke down and cried that hug was between 2 actors not 2 characters

[@DefinitelyNotAFakeFan]

***** www.projectcasting.com/news/the-real-story-behind-the-most-heartbreaking-scene-in-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air/ I believe this is the "positive person" thing you're talking about.

[@diablohorer]

Rhys Hopgood wrong, will smith's dad was normal and supportive

[@thevillainwasright2601]

bobo the clown more like top 10

[@thetenthplanet_]

At 2:45 did anyone else hear someone in the audience cry too? This scene was brilliantly acted and is yet another reason why Fresh Prince is up there as one of the many great sitcoms.

[@MeximanandAsianator]

Yeah it sounded like a female sobbing at that time, good ears I didn't catch that the first time.

[@superlex611]

+MeximanandAsianator I did'nt notice

[@alyzabethcintron7835]

I did! 😭 Omgs this reminds me of me😭😭😭😭😭

[@irishdc9523]

I heard it was Karyn Parsons (Hillary) crying backstage

[@superlex611]

Deaglan Cullen are you sure ?

[@maldobostero12]

I had no father in my life. He abandoned my mother when she was pregnant and I don't know if that frustration just passed through to me when I was still in her womb. But this scene kills me, every single time. Every word he says, the anger. Its like, you don't know how it is to have a father, so you don't really "miss" him. But the feeling of neglect, and the sensation of not ever being loved fully is still there, and it surfaces through things like these. Amazing.

[@TicTacTone2]

maldobostero12 and just like Will you’re more of a man than your father will ever be. Absent fathers are a serious problem in this country, I’m sorry you’ve had to live with that brother

[@nicolelynn9159]

I'm sorry your father left. I cannot say I understand. I was blessed with a good father who was there and did not drink and he died on my 25th birthday. I just wanted to say I'm sorry and I wish you a good life.

[@uknow2505]

I agree 100%

[@awesome1ru]

It sucks i never had the feelings of having a father

[@BTtr3]

If ur faking fuck off my-friend doesn’t know his dad and it’s hard for him

[@BionicleChicken66]

"Why should I be mad? At least he said goodbye this time." He didn't though...

[@23abedabed23]

BC his goodbye was “it was great seeing you son”

[@luischigne1969]

He wasn't going to say goodbye tho. Will was lucky to catch his dad in time.

[@mr.spaghett1125]

Hey how about you don’t ruin this real quick

[@aarongutierrez7705]

BC he was being sarcastic. “At least I saw him, right?” He didn’t mean it, hence why he called him Lue at the end and yelled as he left, he was mad. Even though he said “why should I be mad”

[@evangel1sta]

He means that at least this time, Lou told him he was leaving.

[@Truecrimeteatime]

i still cry till this day so powerful! r..i.p mr. james Avery we love you!

[@imjustarandomperson7023]

Patrick Brio Everyone cries to this, get over yourself

[@jamelodythomas3771]

Lovelyti's News Network if you listen 👂 the lady behind the scene cry too

[@ryanp909]

Will Smith was actually supposed to blow it off, but the "why don't he want me man?" Was improv. Amazing.

[@Mryoyostring]

+Ryan Purcell (TheWaffleKing) it wasn't improv he got too emotional to do anything else

[@Oskanwhitchfather]

it was improv. This scene hit a little too close to home, as Will's actual father left when he was young. Memories came back, and we got this... sadly beautiful moment

[@yazantuffaha7018]

that not true bro, he was there for him always and supported him all throughout .

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

That's...that's the idea. It wasn't scripted, hence improv, didn't matter if it was his emotions taking over.

[@alopez9527]

+Austin Jurgle his father never left him in real life

[@cindyfern]

The truth is that Will's father and mother were present in his life, both were supportive of his acting career. The rumor of his father actually leaving him at young age is false. As an actor, you submerge yourself in the role, the character, in order to make the audience believe you are that person. I loved Will's role in fresh Prince and growing ip, I really thought he was him!

[@Ichiyama22]

The truth is that this show wasn't actually based off of Wills life. I think it was based off the life of the director or someone behind the scenes.

[@cameronbrigham]

actually this was a real scene, he read the line, and broke down from emotional distance.

[@Marcusx1980]

Exactly. It is so unfair, with the claims and rumours how Will based this on his own experiences. Yes, Wills father and mother split when he was Young, but his father was always there for him, and Will has acknowledged his father as the most significanct person in his life.

[@travisweathers2842]

ok?

[@r3pect4p1mp]

your an idiot.

[@TenaciousDingo]

I know that feel, when you are acting, yet you get so in character, that the feels simply start to run through you... This is a great actor, and i hope i can be in my prime 1/10 of what he is now, this guy is simply too good.

[@TenaciousDingo]

***** It wasn't scripted, the story about the father is a lie, much like the cake, but the scene wasn't scripted.

[@TenaciousDingo]

***** I know about his father being a bi part of his life, that's why i said what raziel said was most likely (much like the cake) a lie (who know, maybe he lied in the interview, and he doesn't truly feel like his father loves him), but i do believe this was improvised, i don't think the writers would allow him to take the credit for a scene as marvelous as this...

[@TenaciousDingo]

***** I don't want to be "that guy", but yeah, those where the days...

[@KaiKay]

Love Will and this show :)

[@ultimateENIGMA212]

Rip James Avery. Uncle phil.

[@Halvspenn]

You know what's annoying? When people who go all, "This wasn't acting, Will's dad left and this is him having a real breakdown" and get a bunch of likes, while those who point out that it's a myth (usually with a link to prove it) get ignored.

[@2pkjs1351]

This is true , Will is an amazing actor but none the less it is a myth

[@kristopherawojobi5986]

Halvspenn People like stories over fact it seems

[@barbaro267]

Every child deserves a mother and a father. Being a single parent is hard, but being a child with one parent is even harder. I can't imagine the pain one must feel to grow up feeling disjointed from everyone else with loving parents, to feel unwanted by a missing parent, to feel like a part of you is missing. I can't begin to understand that feeling...

[@BAFLOD]

Well as a 3 time gold medallist in mom's/pops division of divorce, and with a black belt in "not knowing who daddy is" and finally a PhD in "not following the status quoe" ( as most of us end up in jail or prison) I've ended on the conclusion of "when I have one these fucker. They'll not know what it's like without my ass" what I'm getting at is a single Phil will change an outlook on life. Dad is a sperm donor, father is a role. Life mate.

[@jammy_pingu4434]

nah

[@attackonponyproductions4927]

I understand, I used to only have one parent who took care of me for 14 long years. 5 of those years, my mom dealt with my autism alone, she tried to find jobs, schools, everything. We left my father who was abusive toward my mother. So for 14 years I have not seen my real dad, and you know what... FUCK HIM! Now that I am 15 years old, he wants me back in his life just to ruin my mother's life. He screwed me over in getting a driver's permit, a passport, and support from a father. I have a step dad who is better than him and I am glad. So in the end, if you don't care about your kid to love them, go fuck yourself. Because that kid will forever hate you. And with that, I rest my case.

[@bigbobabc123]

You don’t miss something you never had.

[@ivanadriazola1991]

Ive heard that a lot of times but child of single mothers or fathers dont get that there are some kind of fathers that the best they can do is leave before youre born. My father was an alcoholic bastard and "drank" al the money he and my mother managed to make, we strugled a lot he was never home and really when they divorced and my father left home when i was 6 our lifes improved a lot, he never paid child support and i never saw him again, my mom otiginally buyed the house before marriage so we were fine had a home and lived really happy after that.

[@simone56]

I really believe That Will Smith believed this with all of his heart and put this into that scene. Great acting by both Will Smith and the Late James Avery aka Uncle Phil.

[@abbaapenny6660]

TOMMY MONEYGANG what the fuck is your problem

[@BruceKentbatbat]

TOMMY MONEYGANG? are you high?

[@simone56]

TOMMY MONEYGANG So what? I'm trying to give honor where honor is due.

[@katherinewilliams1875]

What are your critics objecting too? When people can't reason with you they resort to personal attacks. I thought the scene was very touching. Thanks for posting it.

[@abbaapenny6660]

Katherine Williams the person deleted their comment so you cant see what TOMMY MONEYGANG said

[@TheLiberianGoddess]

R.I.P. James Avery..Damn good actor.

[@FATIMA82340]

I cry everytime i see this i swear.

[@mrflersh3685]

Me too

[@mystic833]

+Martin Verdin Nigga dont be thirsty for all I know she could be a man.

[@HeartlezzDreamer]

+vKingJM 😂 dehydrated

[@FATIMA82340]

vKingJM Hahahahahaha

[@robles2218]

+Sleptember hahaha you're a genius

[@clarkkent6035]

I come back here every Father's Day and I ask myself the same question.

[@clarkkent6035]

Batman Oh Thanks again for saving Martha, I owe you one.

[@Nutt_lemmings]

Stfu,lol,is weak from a rock,well guess what,in the dc universe humans will have the exact powers as superman if they travel to a certain solar system cough cough its where super batman is from cough cough

[@JohnMarston0047]

Me too

[@himeshchauhan9843]

Clark Kent your died with your planet

[@Stargreened]

Jorel sent you 3 play mates from Krypton in black suits and what did you do with them?

[@BigFanOfManyThings]

The best part about this is the last bit didn't involve much acting. Will's dad DID leave, and the hug at the end wasn't scripted :')

[@seancrowe7106]

Yeah it was. Don't believe everything you see on tumblr

[@xxxSilentStrikeMan]

Sean Crowe actually it is true. Maybe you should do some research so you won't look like a fool next time

[@skylerbaslls9493]

***** Actually, a simple wikipedia search on Will Smith would tell you that his father and his mother where divorced, but Will and his father were very close. So...

[@seajaydubby]

You're one of those people who uses natural remedies and believes in auras and shit, aren't you?

[@Dollyp0pz]

***** you would begin researching it in the crack of your ass and if you don't find it there then just eat shit and stfu

[@gowpow94]

The acting was great and yes, it was improvised. Not because he actually had issues with his father, but because he simply an amazing actor. The idea that his father left him is a rumor that can easily be dispelled by the fact that he has mentioned his biological father in plenty of interviews, as well as magazines. Brilliant performance though. Well done.

[@bryanclarke4432]

Finally! Somebody isn't speaking total bs

[@dakotawalker6926]

damn these onions are strong

[@realnigga7107]

Lol😂😂😂I'm weak

[@fardanx]

hahaha best comment right here

[@melanierenee6191]

+Dakota Walker Thank you for this comment lol . . . def broke up the tears . . .

[@dakotawalker6926]

+Melanie Renee ive been through what will went through. i learned how to shave my face without my father, learned how to be brave, learned to respect others etc..

[@denzelwalker131]

Dakota Walker DENZELPWSKF2240201586🔌🎱🎵🎵🈷🈸💈🐈😷🎃🐘🚅🎎💚💛💜🍍🐴🐴❤️

[@patrickkuyoro755]

Ive watched this several times but it still gets me every time 😭

[@jeovaniperea5944]

Same haha

[@crazyoxoxo1807]

What's the name of the movie

[@patrickkuyoro755]

Oswaldo Ochira fresh prince of bel air. Season 6 Episode 24 (the very last scene of the series) 😢

[@xgeo3586]

This shows you what a man is made of. Despite Will being so hurt and angry he had to tell someone! The man listening was his dad, the man who took him in and gave him a father figure was his dad. Your dad is the one that raises you. This episode is why I could never leave my daughter at the age of 14 I told myself I'm not going to be a coward and walk away from a life that needs me and everything with me. I love my baby girl and I'll love this show to the end. Thank you Fresh prince for bringing everything to the table it means a lot to me and whole lot of people around the world.

[@Eric_Rossi]

One of the best moments I have every seen in a show. James, Uncle Phil, will always be thought as being one of the greatest dads on tv. Bless his family.

[@BarstoolBlues33]

James Avery face looks so genuine after Wills "there is not a damn thing he can teach me to love my kids!" that, that has to either be genuine emotion or some of the best facial acting I"ve ever seen.

[@tomismop]

+David If you look at his chin, it's trembling. Definitely real emotion.

[@bbqking7410]

Of course, Will was referring to his estranged father, Lou- he learned plenty from Uncle Phil!!!

[@leeim1995]

The part where Phil just knocks off the hat cause it's in the way is so powerful to me

[@SteveIsMe1291]

That is a performance you could never script. This is acting at its sheer finest.

[@bobsyauncle7768]

This really hit me hard, my father abandoned me at birth and thats exactly what I feel, I used to get bullied and I had nobody there to stand up for me. I had to learn to fight on my own, learn to stand up for myself on my own. Sure I still have my mother but its different, mothers teach you to move on and to look on the bright side. sometimes thats not answer, sometimes all thats left is to fight through that shit. Anyway to any of you guys out there, be kind to others on the internet. You NEVER know what they're going through.

[@nigelprance2540]

bobs ya uncle So true....and well stated....everyone is fighting their own battle!

[@bobsyauncle7768]

Carlos Santiago Exactly what I was talking about, how humane is it to tell someone to kill themselves....

[@djmax45238]

Carlos Santiago Obvious troll is obvious

[@abyssalserpent3679]

Carlos Santiago You first.

[@ghostmaster223]

Same, I know how it feels bro. When I was born, my "father" had already left me. I had to learn how to do all these stuff on my own. And also, very true. You don't know if these people online are being bullied, going through depression, are suicidal, their mother/father just passed away, have mental disorders, etc. People who make fun of these types of people make me sick.

[@mistresslucy3356]

Uncle Phil was the greatest father ever. He's what I wished my father had been. R.I.P James Avery, you were loved and hearing of your passing was very hard since you were more a father figure than I had ever had. I hope you are at peace and that you knew how incredibly loved you were by family, friends and fans.

[@MrGayle_]

Every Fathers day

[@taehyungki9050]

same

[@Locodeus]

Same.

[@CecileFZapanta]

Same.

[@ChrisJWattsTV]

Same

[@solitary2]

same

[@Jared_Wignall]

This speech was actually ad-libed by Will Smith and James Averey, RIP, who hugged him after his speech cause he was so moved by it. Great acting on both parties. The feels in this scene are off the charts!

[@icalexander]

I had no idea this was ad-lib. Wow it makes the scene even more amazing. You can see how moved James Avery is when the camera pans to him after Will finish's speaking it's like he's just shocked by the emotion. I can imagine that that hug regardless of whether or not it was in the script was real and I remember having met Will smith years after in my early 20's that he even said that the vibe on that show and how close all the actors were it really was like they were a family. RIP James Avery you helped shape a generation of young people. Oh great now I have something in my eye

[@Jared_Wignall]

I know right. They're amazing actors. Dammit, I think someone is cutting onions.

[@RojOdio]

"When Will was five, he was abandoned by his father, and was raised in poverty by his mother Viola in West Philadelphia." That's from Wikipedia, and why people say it's based on Will Smith's actual life... except that is the entry for the Will Smith CHARACTER as he appears on the show. THIS is the mention of his father on the Wikipedia entry for Will Smith ACTOR: "His parents separated when he was thirteen,[12] but did not actually divorce until around 2000.[13]" This is a quote he gave to People magazine when talking about his father: " “I look at my father and how he was able to keep four kids fed and clothed and still managed to find time to spend with us," says Smith." And Will Smith has appeared in quite a few pictures with his dad in public. Basically, people mix up the biography of Will Smith the character as he appears in Fresh Prince of Bell Air and the real life Will Smith.

[@squbbydoo]

This wasn't acting it was a hug from one person to another not character to character, it wasn't scripted that way

[@TheBeanMan00]

That's what made it great, a great actor goes beyond the script and acts in the moment.

[@diablohorer]

squbbydoo Enough with that bullshit. get your damn facts straight, will smith's dad didn't run out on him or anything

[@squbbydoo]

diablohorer What?

[@Ryans2018]

+squbbydoo smiths dad never walked out. he had a good relationship with his dad. the closest thing to that being true is that his parents separated when he was 13 but he didn't leave him

[@iReece4498]

+diablohorer Yeah, Will Smith said he channelled the feelings of his childhood friends, many of which did grow up without a father.

[@FreedomWriter3]

I share his pain. My father was never there for me either.

[@link5283returns]

man. i grew up with my father in my life, he sitting up stairs right now and watching this still makes me cry

[@jamalabdi1224]

+kmh5283 lol I thought you were going to lead up to something else

[@sydandtaytum]

+FreedomWriter3 you're not the only one. right there with you.

[@martinnguyen2458]

+FreedomWriter3 Will Smith's character reminds me of my cousins Jonathan and Anthony because they were abandoned by their father when they were younger and had to be raised by their mother; their estrange Dad is no Uncle of mine because I don't know him nor do I ever want to see him.

[@FreedomWriter3]

***** No whining here. Just saying. But I appreciate your concern.

[@leetheflea4096]

Who put these damn onions here, geez..

[@mackcummy4976]

I'm glad I was adopted by 2 loving people.

[@mackcummy4976]

and yes, I am white

[@AnyNameIsFine]

mack cummy lol wait whats wrong with your race ? (from a black girl )

[@mackcummy4976]

devascoyanda I was saying i was white because readers would assume I am white because It's less common for white kids to have absentee fathers and poor moms.

[@linearallergory9071]

mack cummy that's the most ignorant comment I've read: really blacks have a predisposition for absent fathers and poor mothers? Where did you get you findings from: racism? Your statement is utter stupidity and a non fact. Or did you pick up your knowledge about the subject from television shows? I hate to quote statistics but if the numbers are correct black men are in their children lives more that Caucasians men: look it up.... As for black women being poor mothers: your an idiot and need to expand life knowledge before posting such ignorance. This scene has nothing to do with race but mankind in general people creating people but want nothing to do with their offspring (children), and guess what children all over the globe grow up without a father: Not just "BLACK" people.

[@mackcummy4976]

I meant as a percentage of a group more black are on welfare and dads leaving.

[@quangduyho]

You can hear Hilary cry at the end. Right after uncle Phil knocks Will's hat off his head.

[@csc4781]

Where's Hilary?

[@quangduyho]

CSC She's probably off the set and watching it from off screen but you can clearly hear her crying at the end.

[@csc4781]

+danny ho I heard it

[@knoccout7124]

Oh wow damn I never heard that before and I've watched this scene a million times !

[@LakersNinersFan]

Makes me cry every time. My kids will NEVER feel like Will does in this scene.

[@blkluvchnl]

I don't believe Will's actual father wasn't like this, so this was some powerful acting.

[@realzubidoo]

who's cutting onions?

[@fffantasticboom]

Hahahahaha

[@Bayougirl78]

Danny Sattar Damn pollen....

[@infamousoreo2115]

Fuck you, man, that shit burns

[@ivanbaik23]

Damn ninjassss

[@stashem89]

Danny Sattar lmao

[@kahle3515]

"R.I.P to uncle phil, for real, you the only father that i ever knew"

[@AbiV3]

Anybody else come here to watch the video just to cry and get some quick tears going.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yes and give an R.I.P. to our Uncle Phill

[@yamiblade]

The fact this scene had no music just made this even sadder

[@FrostyLime120]

Honestly, I thought music would make it sadder.

[@Blag_Cog]

***** You have no taste.

[@FrostyLime120]

Jeff Quartz how?

[@Blag_Cog]

***** Any music layed over this video would instantly make it more cheesy. It would completely break the atmosphere and tension in the scene.

[@yamiblade]

Jeff Quartz I think that was what they were thinking

[@ThaUnknownOne]

Will spoke the inner feelings of most men who grew up without a father. Smh. Great acting but a harsh reality. RIP James Avery

[@Bayougirl78]

Yes, this was a very powerful scene. And James Avery played the father figure role so beautifully. You could see that it killed him to see his "son" hurting... Great actor, RIP....

[@mistamaog]

Amen, I and many others feel that pain.

[@thebrazydiamond4791]

Will Smith can Act his ass off...... He can play any role

[@jeddakjohn5345]

He wasn't acting. This entire scene was improvised from the moment his " dad " left the room - every thing Will said he was actually saying about himself, as his dad had left at him at 5 also. And yes, the hug was improvised too.

[@DDoms99]

Jeddak John, that's a lie. His parents did divorce, but his father never left him.

[@maxdeem4722]

No that's not at all true....

[@VegetaBrief4522]

kam ham he's not acting, he's really crying cause will never met his real father so it really hit Him in the feels

[@maxdeem4722]

Vegeta Brief You're either a troll or a very ignorant person...

[@jeddakjohn5345]

Anyone else notice the crowd was silent?

[@robertaranda4928]

Jeddak John Yeah very powerful and emotional scene

[@lovegenova9617]

Jeddak John no shit.

[@FriendZone75]

You can hear someone sobbing in the background if you listen closely, right after Will's hat drops to the floor.

[@ericebjonesii1378]

Friend Zone yup Hilarys actress!

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Silence says more then words ever can .

[@VidiotB454]

Scripted or not. The way they hugged looked genuine.

[@KB_Grimweaver]

Uncle Phil was one of the best TV dads ever- I will miss you James Avery :(

[@EchoBoomer1987]

That moment when Shredder is a better dad then your actual dad.

[@pulkitsharma6648]

R.I.P Uncle Phill, Thank you for all the laughs and teachings :) One of the best show ever!

[@xMaverickFPS]

damn. i teared up.. i have a feeling, moments like this happen more often than you think on TV.. acting is a way for them to vent their feelings. just like music is to a musician. or painting to an artist.. he certainly did grow up to be a better father than his ever was. that isnt a lie. i love this guy.

[@xMaverickFPS]

id rather be raised in a religious family than have no family at all.

[@ryanarenivar1]

***** because people don't brainwash their kids to believe in a magical man in the sky created the world right? But yet teaching your kids Science (FACTS) Is wrong? Im truly disgusted by people w your mindset

[@xMaverickFPS]

science is one thing. scientology is a completely other animal.. im more of a buddhist myself as well.

[@klovasoszenovka]

ryan alexander I like the first part of your comment but you need to google Scientology kid... it's not about science...

[@xMaverickFPS]

zepknot not the part where he went off script.

[@TheLeinad714]

And that's why this is one of the best shows ever

[@rockypc24]

I still cry after this. This was probably the saddest moment in modern TV history.

[@meh4656]

What show is this?

[@justdontdoitok4852]

@@meh4656 fresh Prince of Bel-Air

[@djvoldemort1]

Can we please stop perpetuating the lie about Will's actual father abandoning him? This scene is powerful enough without a phony sob story.

[@Nitro192192]

+David Johnson You talk as if you grew up in the Smith household and are aware of every issue smith and his father had in real life, but truth is. you have no clue.

[@djvoldemort1]

Or maybe I did my research and have seen his personal quotes on the matter, instead of just blindly accepting internet bullshit. So, yeah I would say I do.

[@Nitro192192]

David Johnson Did you honestly just imply you have a good sense of the relationship Will and his father had by reading his "personal quotes"? Loll, Oh God. That's not only laughable, but also I doubt you can even find a single quote from Smith "about" his father, lol. Which brings me back to my original point, you really don't know shit about his home life.

[@djvoldemort1]

Nitro192 www.projectcasting.com/news/the-real-story-behind-the-most-heartbreaking-scene-in-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air/ Sorry to burst your bubble on this one. Actually, I'm not because you're being ridiculously uptight about this. Go troll somewhere else now, moron.

[@Nitro192192]

David Johnson The article you posted tells us that Will was not abandoned (which I knew already) but it says nothing of his home life or the real relationship he had with his father. So what the fucks your point? Like I said, you don't know shit. That's just a fact really. And Is that how you deal with people who call you out on your bullshit? Call them a troll and a moron? Must be tough getting through life not accepting basic logic. Hmm. Not to call you a smug and arrogant dumbass but you're def teetering in that direction.

[@blackopman100]

What a powerful scene. It's a shame that he can go from this epicness to After Earth.

[@Ashluv085]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOo! Idk why that made me bust out laughing. But yes after earth.......smdh.........................................................was crap

[@Dizzyj360]

And will did become a great father - R.I.P uncle Phil :( god rest his soul

[@RichLux713]

So powerful

[@Panicatthejazz]

He tried to play it off but deep down he was so hurt. This scene makes me so emotional.

[@jlistetson]

As much as I hate Will Smith movies/acting; this was probably one of the best scenes he has or will ever do. The emotions were real for him and the emotions displayed by the cast and anyone who has watched this were real. I definitely miss this show. It had the perfect blend of comedy and the teaching of family values (something that shows these days generally lack).

[@jaydott215]

You hate Will Smith's acting/movies? You're crazy

[@heyitsShyy]

Jay Anthony He just complimented Will on his acting in a paragraph and you automatically hop on the fact that his opinion is not liking Will Smith's acting? Not even an "I agree with you. This scene was powerful?" xD

[@airupthere1411]

ｓｉｃｋｌｏｖｅ Well, it is an awful opinion to be quite honest.."Not liking" and "hating" something are two very different things..You might not like his movies because you think they are pointless, without a meaning or deliver a bad message to the audience or something else..You might not like his acting because he fails to present the feelings you think are needed at the moment..(When I say "You" I don't mean exactly you..) However, if you hate his acting or movies then you must be really offended or hurt by Will..Otherwise, it makes no sense whatsoever to hate him..Well, I had a bad day and I need to get a little bit of my frustration out on the internet where no one really cares.. :P Apologies and..Have a nice, uhh..Day ? Life ? Everything lol.Letting a little bit of my wierd out too..

[@simbaryan4144]

Studio audience be like .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

[@Branspacejams23]

When it' hits so close to home but you actually realize the absence of your father made you a strong respectful young man who can do anything he puts his mind too and be a better man than he ever was..... Thanks pop

[@clarkmcartherrox]

Im 16 and ive never met my dad, and i can handle authority well and i know its because of him leaving before i was even born. If i ever have kids i will be the best dad in the world best believe that. I love my mom more than anything but i wish he would have stayed.

[@clarkmcartherrox]

Cant*

[@nickgilroy8501]

Everything after 1:38 wasn't in the script will smiths dad walked out on him just like most of the ppl who r watching this and he became a great man!

[@nickgilroy8501]

At least thats what i heard

[@clarkmcartherrox]

nick gilroy yeah thats why its called Best Display of Acting lol

[@Speaks323]

You will be the best dad ever man believe that ! ! !

[@muratkisa]

He acted this with real passion. I think he experienced a bad childhood and he let out his frustration because that was powerful. Greatest actor ever in my opinion.

[@iAple]

People actually believing everything they read on Tumblr. He's said in an interview that his father was around and worked hard to provide for his family when he was a kid. So no, he did not abandon him. Their parents got separated and divorced later on but i doubt he was resentful towards him during this scene. He was really putting on an amazing performance.

[@aaronmarvel93]

Maybe the divorced led to something similar. Like maybe his father just didnt put enough hours in seeing him just like this scene or Will really did feel resentful towards his dad after he just left. Amazing performance non the less of course.

[@worstbehaviorstories]

I doubt it. He still credits his Father for being a good Father.

[@aaronmarvel93]

Was this during the time of this scene? If not, then the feelings back then may be different from now. I dont doubt that everything on the internet is fake, but I also dont doubt there could be some truth in it too.

[@iAple]

He might have some feelings involved having played that character for so long. This scene was beautifully written, i just don't see why people have to drag his personal history into this. Why can't he just a be a great actor?

[@y4sh3n]

Thank you for being a true scholar, at least someone on this stupid comment section did some actual fucking research.

[@NicoLaffey]

this has nothing to do with wills real dad. its just great acting

[@MingKai1311]

Yes it does, will's dad left him in real life. That moment will cried was real and wasn't in the script

[@NicoLaffey]

Luke chem you clearly don't know what you're talking about. Do your research. His dad never left him. Will actually worked for his dad for a while building houses. So yes this is acting

[@Kilaknux]

Christ, thank you! Getting sick of people making that claim with no damn back up for it. It's like people can't believe someone can act that well and it just has to be real. Most believable variant I've heard on this is he was thinking of some friends for whom this did happen when filming, but I can't prove that one.

[@reaganchika4714]

Notice uncle Phils face in min 2.27. Now thats a real father figure, he literally felt his pain at that moment. Real man.

[@Retro78]

I'm gonna be honest, my father didn't abandon me. But I know how it feels to only have 1 parent fight for her life just to have a roof over her kid's head, and food on the table. This scene, always brings tears to my eyes.

[@mar2fire]

So true...

[@mohamedabdiomar6913]

I feel the same

[@slothyn]

Uncle Feels.

[@yungblackpoet09]

I hate you and love you at the same time for this comment.

[@tamado1803]

laughed way to hard at this

[@slothyn]

:D

[@rjkimbrough8627]

Will Smith and James Avery (Uncle Phil) had one of the best chemistries that I've seen on television.R.I.P. James Avery

[@TheBMAN541]

I hate seeing happy , funny people cry :(.

[@arsenal7117]

This shit was so real. R.I.P. Uncle Phil

[@scottjohnson8382]

I wouldn;t even consider this as his best acting because he wasn't acting. His dad really didn't want him and it came out here. Acting is making people believe something that isn't. This is real.

[@RM-td2wo]

100% wrong. google is your friend, stop stereotyping african americans

[@jacobholliday9905]

How is he stereotyping? There has been a rumor with that story for a while now. Will's acting feels so genuine and emotionally real that it is completely plausible to believe that the same thing happened to him in real life. Being black or white or any other race has nothing to do someone being a dick of a father. The fact you automatically played the race card when someone talks about a father abandoning their son implies that you are the one guilty of stereotyping.

[@RM-td2wo]

This show has been off the air for years, so how long exactly is "a while now"? Will smith has been outspoken on how his father was there to raise him and is one of the main reasons for his success. There are hundreds of pictures of them together on the internet, and if you believed this "rumor" you clearly know nothing of Will Smith. If its not stereotyping, its a whole lot of ignorance.

[@macmiller6603]

zepknot none of us know if this was scripted or not, so bitching everyone. Its they're opinions so deal with them.

[@1337Divine]

Mac Miller They aren't opinions, they're facts. It was scripted, Will has a good relationship with his father and he did exactly what an actor does, act.

[@sajmeister]

That look on Uncle Phil's face at 2:27 just gets me every time. The way he looks at Will you can see the raw emotion, he's really feeling the pain too. Amazing acting!

[@Locodeus]

Happy Father's day.

[@kenpopcorn4910]

bruh

[@lizabernie]

Why don't they make shows like this anymore?

[@chrisgoomba9735]

because this country is run by fucking morons from every field imaginable, from the white house all the way down to the house. love doesnt mean anything. lust and greed has polluted men's souls

[@Moonknlght]

Chris Goomba "Why don't they make quality sitcoms anymore?" "THANKS OBAMA."

[@Jo_jo409]

Scripted or not it's still the best display of acting ever!!!! This episode hit me very deep whenever I first saw it bc I could relate. Not gonna go into detail bc I'm sure you guys wouldn't care lol. But this is one of my favorite scenes.

[@BlackRIseehh]

Ever? Nearest bridge..take a leap!

[@Jo_jo409]

BlackRIseehh my opinion buddy. You can take that leap with me if you want.

[@darkmetaknight45]

thats the thing this was not scripted at the end when he said "why dont he wan me man" that was will smith remembering the issues with his dad and he broke down

[@Jo_jo409]

***** honestly I've heard so many things about it being scripted and then that it wasn't scripted. I heard his dad actually part of his life but then I heard otherwise so I really don't know whats true or not.

[@wocky5724]

Things like this make me so greatful that I have a father.

[@bergonio904]

That's why will smith is one of my favorite actors!

[@GlobalProductions7]

I've seen this multiple times already but just now watched again after a couple of years... Damn this straight up put a tear in my eye fucking great actor

[@ANGELILYworks]

Cried again. Works like a charm every time.

[@tomsj485]

*cries in Spanish*

[@davidbcn109]

TomSJ dont understant jajaj

[@user-jv8mg9gi2s]

I got chills when he yelled

[@JoshuaLagareHoward]

A powerful performance. His role in Six Degrees Of Separation will, at least to me, be his best piece of acting to date though.

[@bumblebea3718]

When will said"why don't he want me man" he was talking about his real dad cuz his real dad left that's why uncle phill hugged him so quickly

[@themcgamer1000]

That isn't true, Will Smith's father was a part of his life. He hugged him so quickly because it's called acting in the moment. Don't believe every stupid thing posted on facebook

[@bumblebea3718]

***** for your iinformation i dont have facebook account and what i said is TRUE so believe what ever you what to but what i wrote is TRUE BTW facebook is for JERKS like YOU

[@Rossstewart88]

Beatrice Lewis All i know is that Will free styled a lot of it so i guess repressed anger was in their

[@MylesHamilto]

Actually will smith has a good relationship with his real dad.

[@MylesHamilto]

Actually will smith has a good relationship with his real dad.

[@AngelAllenson]

What really captivates me is how Will portrayed all the stages of his father being gone and the emotion behind it in this one scene. The rebellious but headstrong and determined teenager and then the pure fury of the man who grew up without Lou and then he regresses to that abandoned child in him and that's where I start really crying with the little five year old asking, "How come he don't want me?"

[@PullingGuy]

Just to clear things up, Will Smith's dad did NOT leave him. However, his entire performance here was improvised. He was supposed to shrug it off.