Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Will's Father leaves

There wasn't a good quality version of one of the most touching scenes in TV history on youtube, so I thought I'd try to upload a better version.
All rights belong to Warner Brothers and NBC.
Since everyone's asking, this is from Season 4 Episode 24 "Papa's got a brand new excuse"

[@lisa-minniezondi3118]

Everybody gangsta till will spit that “How come he don't want me man” line.

[@thabongnkosi]

Mini Zondi Realest shit I ever seen written

[@unknownagian6012]

Mini Zondi shut up😂😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@brycemason1747]

For real, had me tearing up. Hits to close to home for me

[@rorytheracingboi8859]

Truu tho

[@mr.cowlick4150]

@clout V what?

[@chubbyninja89]

When Uncle Phil tells you to sit down, you *SIT DOWN* .

[@mrstravel9381]

Chubbyninja89 Irish Ninja Damn right!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zoveairwilliams3017]

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[@user-kk3nk5zf9s]

Zoveair Williams ???

[@emma-mo7bj]

FR

[@xx_bigpanda_xx0077]

@@zoveairwilliams3017 beautiful

[@DJillWill]

The realest 4 minutes you will ever see on television

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

Sxnny_ Hxnnah then you probably don’t watch that many shows

[@jakace2760]

If you know will Smith's story Its probably genuine feelings

[@rebboy17]

Jacob Cau lol even if he doesn’t his statement stands true. This is one of if not the most realist most relatable scene in tv history

[@williamsrensen8449]

True

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

And to think, after Lou leaves, everything Will Smith does after is improvised. That’s how great of an actor he is

[@John-w2w2q]

I heard Ben Vereen the one who played Will’s dad. This was a very hard role for him to take because in real life he’s a real dedicated father. He couldn’t imagine doing this to his own kids.

[@BeRkStAh]

I heard the same, he was balling off-set during the rest of this scene :(

[@NatnaelBerhanu647]

@@BeRkStAh Along with Karyn Parsons who I believed played Ashley.

[@DaxTheRipperX]

That's crazy to hear. Acting roles are very powerful for people to bring these characters to life. I could only imagine how they have to portray these emotions, then go back to normal after director yells cut.

[@BabyLambCreations]

@@NatnaelBerhanu647She played Hilary but yeah.

[@NatnaelBerhanu647]

@@BabyLambCreations There we go Hilary. Ashley was the yonger sister. Phil's third kid I believe played by Ali.

[@nathanjordan4999]

Uncle Phil's the dad we all wanted. Lou is the dad too many of us got

[@God-ty8ei]

Nathan Jordan fr

[@kimilaadubois9416]

Nathan Jordan True

[@napturalqueen3652]

Yes😔

[@jamelletrechell9613]

so tru

[@mohamedswai5990]

Nathan Jordan word!!

[@WillRennar]

He didn't waste the money on that gift...he just got it for the wrong person.

[@ogmangler8820]

Damn well put

[@smaakjeks]

Oh dude.

[@jtiso2395]

That was insightful

[@danielandrade4296]

Wow, great :o

[@enderman5347]

Of course he can still give to his father, you know the one that was there for him when he needed it.

[@SplitFinn]

“You too... Lou” Wow, that’s the exact moment Will disowns him. You just can’t come back from that.

[@MadameMorosely]

Bruh that reminded me so much of a conversation with my own father it made me cry like a baby

[@ckosturik]

Ruaumoko Yeah, that's my favorite part of this scene. Lou calls Will "son" even though he has never been a father and Will responds by calling him "Lou".

[@CeeHoff]

Fucking OOF.

[@sexykitten0814]

If that didn’t hurt that man, even just a little, it sure as hell should have. I could never imagine how heartbroken I would feel to know I had let my own child down so badly they couldn’t even acknowledge me as their parent. It will never make sense to me how anyone can actually be fine with not being part of their own kid’s life.

[@PeteMcCorvey]

That shit hurt me and I dont even have kids.

[@kowalski4198]

I've read that during the first taping of the scene, Will was stumbling over words, so the director called 'cut' so the last line wouldn't get spoiled. James Avery then pulled Will to give him a pep talk about how to act in this scene, advising to look into his eyes as he's talking to Phil. Then, when Phil and Will are hugging, Avery whispered into Will's ear "That's fucking acting, right there." God bless James Avery for being a great mentor.

[@jamesddarby84]

You've listened to the audiobook as well 😂

[@MusiCkKid91]

I just commented this on Facebook!

[@jacobcoughlin1822]

Where tf did you read this😂

[@jinyewest]

will talks about it in an interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2KZamZ6f8iAgZI

[@MsTr1ck]

@@jacobcoughlin1822will said it in the documentary

[@pottermore3169]

"Will is not a coat in the closet that hangs around until your ready to wear it" Powerful line right there.

[@wesleyshelton1986]

pottermore 316 sure was

[@bangtanjams4941]

When I was reading that the part came lmao

[@iceempress1502]

This line is, right.

[@starhunter9085]

*That's not the exact wording.*

[@DomJLee93]

Bangtan Jams for me it was other way around as I was watching I saw the line in these comments.

[@danwashereman]

“To Hell with him...!!” God, that line hits you hard. He delivered it so well.

[@happylittletree4932]

I know it hits me in the gut everytime

[@explicitvibes4601]

danwashere dat was emotional 😓😭😢

[@jimmyboyzable]

Will should've won an award for the OUTSTANDING performance 🏆

[@blackwiskers3192]

It wasn't a performance

[@blackwiskers3192]

@@caronrice4059 ik

[@CurbUrEnthusiazm]

I swear, casting James Avery as Uncle Phil was brilliant.

[@Ethan_Friel]

Rip

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

A brilliant actor. May he rest in peace.

[@markschroder4523]

The story goes when Avery came in to audition for the part Will was sitting slouched and with his feet up (basically how he is in the early seasons of the show) and Avery told him to sit up straight and put his feet down. Will and the producers of the show immediately knew Avery was the man for the part and he didn't disappoint. Most of the younger actors on the show have said in interviews that Avery was like a second father to them and really helped them to better in life and as actors

[@jitterstheclown]

That's very true, he was the best for the role, no-one else would have been right for it

[@Dove-k2e]

Michael Scott ikr

[@kinanidanielle4285]

It’s not only Will’s delivery, it’s also the way Uncle Phil listens to his pain and the physical response he has to it. He’s hurting because Will is hurting. The delivery was so raw! "How come he don’t want me, man?" 29 years later and that line still hits me like a truck!

[@DaxTheRipperX]

Facts.

[@GBJN83]

You can see how much it’s hurting Phil to see his nephew in so much pain, and, like a good father, stands back to let Will vent and get out his anger…ready to step in when he’s done and give the vulnerable, scared boy all the reassurance of a hug to let him know he’s not alone in this world.

[@elcuentahistorias6781]

My father was great, and still that line hurts

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

This episode proves three things - Will Smith can play dramatic roles - Uncle Phil is the father men SHOULD be - Lou is the father men SHOULDN’T be

[@Yukon_83]

Fr only if he was still alive old Phil 😣😔😒

[@CERYT]

Yea you're not wrong.

[@josephclegg3562]

Speak the truth bro.

[@jackplayz2647]

He wasn’t fake crying he was really crying cause he had actually been in that situation

[@chrismobiliophotography5743]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@Parrtyyxo]

“To hell with him” not only gave me chills , made me shed a damn tear

[@Parrtyyxo]

Tee Riff shit hurts man

[@jongon0848]

It's also a nice call back to when Uncle Phil said "To hell with your Father!" earlier in the episode

[@fantasyguru26]

I don't think you're human if you didn't shed a tear or two watching this.

[@kamikazechivalry1264]

Same.

[@Deez_nut_Z]

The Partyy me too

[@catatonic7688]

Depression feels like "How come he dont want me man" on an infinity loop.

[@SrRosado]

This hit way too close to home.

[@josieporter6341]

Ok but like, I wasn’t ready to be attacked like that

[@Hutch76k]

Cata Tonic never a more accurate description. Going through it right now.

[@sixbones.infamy9107]

Fr tho...

[@smithahamsala9538]

and the “he” is yourself

[@AlessandroBenede]

*Will, it's alright to be angry*. One of my favorite parts, because many times we are told anger is bad and/or never to get angry, when it's exactly in times like this that sadness and/or anger (handled correctly of course) are the healthiest response. Will was furious at Lou (he doesn't deserve to be called a father), and Uncle Phil told him it was alright. 🥲 RIP James Avery ❤

[@aaronkenyon7112]

Exactly. Sometimes anger is the only response you can give and that's alright. It's an emotion everyone has gotta feel every once in a while

[@oskarfunes2505]

Yes, Will was coping with the ol I don't care routine and swallowing raw emotions down. That becomes toxic for our mental health, it will fester and eventually come out worse. If we need to cry, to hug, just let it all out, we should, it doesn't make us less of a man.

[@real_life7541]

"Great seeing you son." "You too, Lou." Damn....

[@simonroberts2055]

Biggest insult in TV history. Just, ouch.

[@sexykitten0814]

If that didn’t hurt that man, even just a little, it sure as hell should’ve. I could never imagine the heartache I would feel to know I had let my own child down so badly, they couldn’t even acknowledge me as their parent.

[@SlimKim3]

I was 500

[@stephenbryant6622]

At that point Will has came to grips with reality of who his pops was and he wasn't a father he was just a sperm donor name Lou 🤦🏾‍♂️ smh

[@pethrosuriahson6156]

@@sexykitten0814 If "that didn't hurt the man" I think the word you are looking for is coward, not man, as Uncle Phil demonstrated the difference

[@xeno_plays7220]

The millisecond will said "Lou" Is when all respect went out the window

[@ericbrett3095]

When he called him Lou I knew he knew he lost his father for good.

[@BrickFighter13]

When he said that,it shows that he really lost his father to the point where he don't even wants to call him "Dad" anymore

[@wshaffer79]

I could see the change in Will's face the moment Lou said that some business came up. Any shred of Will's respect for Lou, gone.

[@jpx8793]

That's right. He never lost his father. He simply learned who his true one was.

[@nestorvargas271]

Hell yea

[@gurnoorgill6172]

“First things first Rest In Peace uncle Phill”

[@kreativeillustr8s]

J.cole

[@LeeFromTheTeaShop]

For real

[@graybraica8657]

You the only father that I ever knew

[@ebs2479]

@@graybraica8657 I get my bitch pregnant imma be a better you😭

[@zachestrada6467]

Bippity Boopity listen even back when we was broke my team ill

[@dalyandmattforever9652]

"At least he said goodbye this time" That shit hits differently

[@DragonBlack199]

The “To hell with him!” and “How come he don’t want me man?” Makes me cry every time growing up without a father isn’t easy

[@liltimmytimstatistics3809]

SoumaMooncrest I find myself asking that same question I even made a whole letter about I read from time to time and it is tough is the best word I can use to describe it

[@vousmevoyez7296]

Me too...

[@cecildenton6579]

lost my dad 3 years ago bye him having a heart attack and my mom and sister were hours away and i found my dad dead and life sucks

[@stingerjohnny9951]

SoumaMooncrest indeed. I was lucky enough to grow up with my mother and father in my life, but I realize that not everyone Is so blessed, and I could never understand that pain. I hope you did well for yourself pal

[@Jason-kc6zv]

V true

[@LatiloveOmg]

Every kid deserves a parent, but not every parent deserves a kid.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

So true

[@jeremyy9375]

So true

[@Katoified]

yes.

[@kenshovenir5097]

if the parent dont have a kid then a kid dont have a parent means the kid is ded

[@jayjaybee09]

@@kenshovenir5097 cd is ded #Dayjob insted

[@CBright7831]

"It was great seeing you, son." "You too, Lou." Ouch. That was a well deserved rebuttal.

[@Muichi_Yama025]

The way he said it too, with such finality and anger, you can literally feel his words

[@thephandmphamilywithalvefo3307]

CBright7831 god I’ve never watched the show and I was like “oO” that’s just Oof

[@louisevans8127]

CBright7831 fact

[@patricklove1759]

@@Muichi_Yama025 Not only that, but the silence afterwards, no audience track in the background to ruin the moment.

[@Muichi_Yama025]

@@patricklove1759 fr tho!

[@owenmcanuff7549]

James Avery’s performance in this scene is so impressive. You can see him really reacting to the text, believing in and being pushed forward by the imaginary circumstance, while still delivering his lines in an entertaining and mesmerizing way. RIP to an all time, incredibly underrated actor.

[@kyledouglas1394]

While this scene showed the range of Will Smith as an actor, showing that he would go on to be one of the greatest and most talented actors of his generation (I will always believe that), the parts that really hit me in this scene are the non-verbal work of James Avery. I can never get through this scene without tearing up. The ferociousness of that hug at the end... I really don't know if any other scene in the history of anything packs this emotional gut punch. The only thing that comes close that I can think of is the chicken story in M*A*S*H. Comedies seem to do the best job with tragic pathos, quite possibly due to the contrast, but also because of comedy and tragedy being two sides of the same coin.

[@gasstationbathroominnevada]

"He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy." same energy

[@j_a_x_o_n_yt7636]

Frl

[@jackfitzpatrick4059]

Thanks, Mary Poppins

[@hyunseoklee4027]

ahh was just thinking about that

[@Blackstaar52]

he not his daddy either thou, he only been with him for like a year

[@jackfitzpatrick4059]

@@Blackstaar52 more than Lou was

[@jackward9552]

Wills father never left... he's right there, putting his arms around him

[@johnycruz4249]

A dad isn't defined as the man who makes the child, but rather the man who extends his hands and time to help with the child's raising and his heart to love the child through anything! BLOOD doesn't always make a man a dad, being a DAD comes from the heart

[@michaeljames5881]

That’s right!

[@owenjames7639]

Ngl That made me cry

[@tyannaist]

@@johnycruz4249 well said, excellent explanation. 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@wafflelasers1666]

“He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy.”

[@daoyang6055]

R.I.P James Avery He was always America's favorite uncle.

[@chorrellpique4057]

*Father

[@EPIC1255]

Chorrell Klaverweide no he was wills uncle

[@hayleysahara496]

and ashleys and carltons and hillarys father.

[@chorrellpique4057]

AJ Mohamed You don't understand..

[@Arcticos0]

Him and Sam

[@KenyaTheMighty]

When Uncle Phil told Lou to cut the crap I felt that immediately. There's no excuse to be made, especially when an absent parent is involved. This scene is emotionally striking and will never be forgotten. RIP James Avery.

[@TheShadowdetective12]

Apparently Carlton, Hillary, this aunt viv and Ashley's actors were in the back listening to this and were crying

[@subnormality5854]

Thats fucked up, but likely

[@jimpyland]

O my god bro i would have too

[@michelecourtney7881]

Hard not to, excellent writing and superb acting from everyone in this scene. To this day I get emotional when I watch it.

[@davidsmits7221]

At the end you apparently can hear Hillary ....

[@grantator]

I hope he steps up and becomes a real man

[@kingdomcitizenship5613]

This hits differently for the people whose fathers weren't around

[@theguy2642]

And mothers

[@lucykohl6807]

And siblings

[@cheeseytacotime9380]

@@theguy2642 Bro I feel that

[@jackdaone6469]

My dad was there for me growing up and beyond, through a lot of good and bad for both our sakes but I still love him. And this scene still gets the waterworks going for me because I can’t imagine what it would’ve been like without him coming up.

[@SHINIGAMI6774]

Yeah I literally cryed becuse my dad left me because he’s a junkie and didn’t want anything but drugs and refused help

[@thathyena2949]

This had to be his greatest acting moment for will smith like hands down.

[@chickyblack5385]

It was good but have you ever seen the pursuit of hapyness? He almost got an oscar for how he performed

[@JP-ks7ey]

this definitely got him out of just only being a comic actor

[@mohammedhridoy2611]

Well this did win him an emmy but that last scene from pursuit of happiness definately deserved an oscar!

[@frog5369]

The scary part is the crying wasn't acting

[@danielskipworth6773]

Alec Hyena will wasn’t acing for this part n that’s what makes it deeper everything he said was off his head from real experience and the cryin is real too that’s why this scene is so sad

[@robertcurington3657]

“I had 14 great birthdays without he never even sent me a damn card, TO HELL WITH HIM!!!” Dawg i felt that in my soul 😭

[@daijahworldb7328]

"how come he don't want me" no child should never have to say that 😭😭

[@Yukon_83]

Yes indeed

[@dxzthw1sh250]

DAIJAH World b I said but it was a she😭

[@evansmith4361]

DAIJAH World b yet so many do including myself

[@MrGatitabonita]

DAIJAH World b I asked that question to myself

[@PrincessKOsei]

DAIJAH World b you forgot the man part

[@tranquility4358]

Will smiths acting here is honestly the best in history. That wasn’t acting, that came from heart, you can hear the pain in his voice. Many years later and this still gives me chills.

[@nuggetbeballin]

-ØBÏŤØ ŮČHÏHÂ- you could say that but it didnt really come from the heart because wills father was amazing and helped him everyday till the day he died. “How come he dont want me man”

[@nuggetbeballin]

Will smith himself said in an interview about this scene that he was quote “lucky enough to have a caring dad that loved and supported me”

[@aestheticxxx3532]

-ØBÏŤØ ŮČHÏHÂ- Will was actually meant to brush off the whole conversation with him, he made it all up on the spot

[@velvsxr]

The breakdown wasn’t even scripted which makes this sadder

[@2014kaydee]

Exiled ummm if it had to happen in real life to come from the heart it wouldn’t be acting would it...

[@eternalmasterjaeger]

When a son calls you by your first name. You're done. You can no longer make up for anything that you have done in your life. That's what a lot of people don't know. Everyone broke character that day.

[@theracingdaedra6868]

Or you don't even name him by his name either. Living that life. Just old man

[@gonzosage]

I cant even begin how to pronounce your name guy above me, but I'm sure your father was a great man. From many of our experiences naming your dad by his first name isn't a good sign so that's how we come to that conclusion. Personally I'd find it so weird calling my dad by his first name, however that is my own experhence and only aplicable to me and others of the same experience

[@danielhill6202]

I call my dad by his first name all the time and he’s a great dad lmao

[@aliciajackson5929]

Daniel Hill same I call he by his first name as a joke lol

[@Emi714lysm]

I gotta agree with you man... My mom had my older brother before she met my dad and he didnt really like my brother so he told him to call him by his name rather than "dad" but it caught on to us too when he had us... Ive tried calling him dad bc its just normal like that... But it isnt for me and my siblings

[@docdave15]

3:38 That look on Uncle Phil's face. That's the look of someone who hates seeing someone he loves in pain. Not physical pain, emotional pain. And he doesn't know what to do or say. But then, Will says it... "How come he don't want me, man?" Uncle Phil then knew what he needed to do. He pulled in Will for a hug, reassuring Will there was someone who did want him and cared for him. And Uncle Phil was never gonna leave him.

[@roguenerd6858]

“How come he don’t want me, man?” will forever be one of the most heartbreaking lines in television history.

[@isaac7116]

I’ve never even seen this show and it still made me cry.

[@KennyDresden98]

It may have been off the air when I was born in ‘98, but it’s still one of my all time favorite shows!

[@jennifercampbell9715]

I remember watching this episode when it first aired. The part where he called him "Lou" was so powerful!

[@nawfv]

@@isaac7116 must be young but you missing out

[@gd4lifetilliexit497]

Bruh I still cry over this

[@dr.alexander7039]

“First things first, Rest In Peace, Uncle Phil ! For real, you the only father that I ever knew” - J. Cole

[@Menace-one]

Dr.Alexander shut the fuck up .

[@Eduardo-xg8zx]

@@Menace-one Go fuck your self

[@ESTARisLOL]

Boo I just clocked!!

[@kyparker3306]

why are y’all mad ^ genuinely confused ? i thought it made sense those of us who didn’t have fathers, through watching tv, we learned what they were supposed to be like through people like “uncle phil”. it’s like this whole cameron boyce hurt everyone had going on you grow up watching and learning from people you still care. uncle phil was father figures to a lot of us who wanted to know what it was supposed to be like

[@jcl418]

Ellen.x chill out geez

[@mango2538]

This is the moment Will Smith went from comedian to real actor.

[@fezzywig7863]

He should get an Oscar because he improvised most of the scene

[@kbscheme]

Rockin' Roll *bryan cranston would like a word with you*

[@CamJames]

kalaba kibwe they get Emmys

[@CamJames]

Sena Bryer comedians are definitely actors. What do ppl think they're doing on stage or on set? They aren't that funny in real life. No one is.

[@mango2538]

Cam James the point I was making was because this scene was improvised, it wasn’t on the script

[@mr.sanchez9522]

I personally cant understand why any man or woman can neglect a child. Ive raised several kids . They just want your love not money . Security, i cry every time i see this

[@ElizabethBarlow-u9e]

They want nothing but love and warmth....kids dont care about money.

[@Novistadors]

“How come he don’t want me man” Jeez. That made my heart sink.

[@brookelynnenewcomer943]

I cry every fucking time. Even harder now that I have kids

[@eternalgrl]

1000 like :))

[@louisevans8127]

angellman :/

[@PlumbPitiful]

After he got his anger out there was nothing left but his pain and his emptiness and at that moment he broke and fell into his real father's arms...

[@nicolavincenzo7927]

How he went from all puffed up and confident to slumped down and defeated in that moment says it all. Powerful stuff, to be loved by so many people but to feel insignificant to those who matter most

[@ryankeefe1236]

Uncle Phil tells you to sit down you sit down

[@mushroomhead3619]

Or your grandchildren get grandchildren lawyers!

[@rurudtsafg]

Mushroom Head hey! you dont talk to my wife like that!

[@josecasillas4081]

I'm already sitting down before he even tells me... It's like showing respect you know?

[@saifhasan7425]

Fantastic father figure, uncle Phil. Will crying is so heartbreaking for me. Fantastic Uncle Phil for being a great father to Will. Lou, get lost. Peace of shint

[@kathconserv]

Ryan Keefe that's right.

[@samurai9075]

*"First things first: rest in peace Uncle Phil..."* 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@stargazing8436]

Amazing song 🙌

[@GummyYT]

S T A R G A Z I N G for real, you the only father that I ever knew, I get my bitch pregnant ima be a better you

[@kamronsafaie4586]

S T A R G A Z I N G foreal..

[@jmc1162]

J Cole 🔥

[@ara-dz9hm]

@Onizuka Zack lol its fulfilled not for real

[@youngjock501]

Will Smith acted in this scene how I felt in my heart. Coming to the realization that your dad doesn’t want or love you is a hurtful thing.

[@sonicfreak04]

James avery made sure will gave a hell of a performance when he hugged james he whispered to him "that! Is acting"

[@justinsrirangan2500]

The fact that he doesn’t bother saying dad and says his name makes the scene more emotional

[@MANZANOADRIAN]

Now thats writing

[@MrDcrawfod]

U here after the reunion?

[@justinsrirangan2500]

MrDcrawfod yes

[@TheMisskiss2010]

Ik

[@sparkler18466]

@@MANZANOADRIAN most of his reaction actually wasnt written. This is raw emotion

[@leog9079]

When he screamed out, "The hell with him!" his acting reached a new level

[@saifhasan7425]

Leo Gatz absolutely spot on

[@gOofy-_.]

this whole scene was improv improv: the actor makes up his on line

[@BigBlack20]

i swear i didnt know this was all improv, i really thought this was the script, my goodness

[@da_twinnz2068]

U guys do know that this wasn’t improv...he literally didn’t have his father in real life, he was caught in the moment and it triggered his real life

[@flum6178]

Actually this was a script, he got caught up in the moment of talking about fathers and he remembered how his real dad wasn't there. Also, Corey quit commenting shit that isn't true man.

[@socially_awkward9011]

No one should ever have to ask why their father don't want them.

[@LP-lk5xx]

Some of us aren’t that lucky to not have to :(

[@tonygnzlz2956]

Word man, I was that kid myself. Not every parent deserves their kid. 💯

[@robertoh3633]

After 40 years I am starting to realize that I needed a father and I still need

[@oliverleahy6348]

I'm lucky to have a dad but my brother don't I hate that bastard with every inch of my gut but its let me kinda be a father for my baby brother I taught him everything he knows

[@lucykohl6807]

Why

[@Kamau1865]

I'm in tears watching this. No real man, no decent man, abandons or ignores their children, their flesh and blood. Only worthless scumbags walk out on their kids. My dad did this, and it just makes me even more determined to be there for my daughter, to be the kind of dad I didn't have; kind, loving, present.

[@T5_]

First things first: rest in peace Uncle Phil.

[@almostxinfinite5853]

T5 for real

[@jhonathanherrera165]

your the only father that I ever knew

[@Notaxmar]

I get my bitch pregnant I'ma be a better you

[@Oascany]

Prophecies that I made way back in the Ville.

[@elcapitanogris689]

Fulfilled

[@narefare]

When he suddenly screams "FOURTEEN GREAT BIRTHDAYS" gets me

[@elinolovsson3247]

Caper Nerz same

[@staticshotaop561]

overthemountain90 nigga 14 birthdays how can he be 11

[@oindrila101]

@@overthemountain90 Dude, he learned how to drive, had his first date, shaved....14 years passed by and his dad didnt leave the moment he was born I think he was 5 when Lou left so how in the world can he be 11 here?

[@courtneyjessup165]

Caper Nerz sorry to ruin the moment, but 666th like 😬

[@brookelynnenewcomer943]

@@oindrila101 um I think he was 17. So I think he left at the age of 3

[@jacobidoyle49]

The moment Will stated his accomplishments, everyone who's father wasn't there, had a flashback.

[@ggethvh3414]

Constantly told by everyone I’m useless

[@ggethvh3414]

I laugh it off but in reality I’m hurting on the inside never had a father figure be able to tell me about football or take me to the park or teach me about cars or even speak to me. It hurts so much knowing I was not good enough for him

[@jacobgeiger4402]

THAT PART RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!💔💔💔

[@anonymoushelper6870]

@@ggethvh3414 idk how r u and idk if you’ll see this but I understand. PLEASE know you are not useless. You ARE loved and loveable, stay strong. I have no clue what to say really, my dad left before I was old enough to remember his face, I’ve spent my life without him and it still hurts to know that he left me and he’ll never look me in the eyes and tell me why. But this scene brings a good point, you made it this far without a father and you didn’t need him to teach you anything you’ve got this (with or without them), just because that man isn’t around doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough, it just means that THEY weren’t good enough for YOU.

[@kingxchillz9522]

My father wasent in my life for 10 years 😭 he walked out of my life for a relationship 😭 this gave me a huge flashback😭 but thank God he came back to my life and asked for my forgiveness 😭 I didn't want to forgive him but I had to...bc he still my father😭 Thanks dad

[@pentagondallas]

When Uncle Phil said “ Yea you did “ when Will said he learned to shoot his first basket told me all I needed to know. Uncle Phil was there

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

“How come he don’t want me” That’s something no kid should ever have to ask about their dad (or mom)

[@thevalentinofamily3056]

My dad did the same thing to me as a child

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

THE LUCIANO FAMILY 305 I’m so sorry 😢

[@aarya1107]

@@thevalentinofamily3056 I am so sorry💙

[@justinjenkins3064]

@@thevalentinofamily3056 Damn. I know that ain’t easy to go through.

[@imsolittt8595]

It hurts.. but honestly I will be a better man than he ever was

[@tshields7985]

“You too... Lou”. The moment when Will’s father was officially dead to him. The disappointment within his voice can explain it all. Phil on his worst day is a better father than Lou on his best day.

[@Gamerafighter76]

Eeyup.

[@zenith8417]

The actor for Lou said he had to leave the set when Will said that to him, cuz he imagined his kids saying that to him and it made him cry.

[@bataton7733]

It's hard to have a "best day" when you weren't there. Lol

[@AgentRedgrave]

@Leonardo Cesana A common misconception. No Will Smith's father never left him, and was always supportive of his son's career choices. Will Smith was however crying for real due to becoming overwhelmed by the subject matter and his performance and James Avery, not uncle Phil the character, James Avery actually was hugging him in comfort.

[@shookbitch123]

@@zenith8417 wait Fr ? wow

[@itzrobzen]

In all my 27 years of life I not even once managed to watch this scene without tearing up. That's all I have to say.

[@williamking905]

Same😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@fazebl0ckhd]

Im 13 and i completely agree

[@vibingwithtj7799]

Rs💯

[@bryanbautista2012]

Still hits me! Hit me harder when I was going thru it at the time!

[@tyronea8509]

I'm 33 and it STILL gets me every single time

[@davidbaca2253]

Unfortunately, a lot of young men go through this. GOD bless every boy who doesn't have a father in thier lives and every man who has endured through it.

[@jjfossum113]

"He may've been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy."

[@PhenomenalJec]

I'm Mary Poppins, y'all

[@InGodshands7]

Yondu = Uncle Phil

[@orkantekin7753]

JJ Fossum stop with this marvel shit

[@fender6256]

@@orkantekin7753 no piss off mate marvel shit is the best shit

[@clairemiller3858]

stop you’re gonna make me cry😂😭

[@nosferatu6385]

I always hated it whenever sitcoms use cheap dramatic music during emotional scenes. Fresh Prince allows the emotion to speak for itself.

[@vinceniederman3235]

Me Too and This Scene is So Powerful!

[@nosferatu6385]

agreed

[@vinceniederman3235]

Sweet This Show Lots of Drama For a Sitcom!

[@patocake6230]

i think you are thinking of dramas..

[@sakurabloom7372]

This was a tear jerking scene

[@TheRealKensai86]

"How come he don't want me man?" I still ask myself that, 24 years later.

[@hyperchord]

Me too man

[@TheRealKensai86]

@@hyperchord 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Keydan1994]

@TheRealKensai86 , @hyperchord your both too good for your fathers and will do great without them.

[@hmz01_]

same bro

[@themguysgaming6993]

Im 36 im still asking that same question. I have kids ive took on 3 kids as my own and have 2 of my own. Im 36 and still have trust issues. If someone who is your farther can let you down twice whats stopping anyone doing it. The pain is real

[@dracojim6537]

"When Will was a baby, I was scared of babies....."

[@THERSC216]

Cut the crap. Cut it, cause Ive been there. But I didnt run out on my family I was there everyday for them cause that's what a man does.

[@DSMTheEditor]

PHILIP, YOU A BETTER MAN THAN ME-e-e Eeeeeeee You happ-e?

[@NatnaelBerhanu647]

Did he say he was scared of babies?

[@garrettgravley]

Will… is not a BOWL

[@TheAlkemist]

@@NatnaelBerhanu647 It's a reference to a Fresh Prince KZbin Poop.

[@lucillelin7994]

“There ain’t a damn thing he can teach me about how to love my kids” 😭😭 gets me every time

[@junky3538]

Jimmy Saville “hold my beer”

[@bsalmomy8091]

@@junky3538 you sick 🤣🤣

[@shesuckonmyglock6664]

Junky your sick 😂😂😂

[@thema1998]

@@junky3538 Now that is just messed up! 🤣

[@ana.williams]

2:04 Lou: “It was great seeing you son” Will: “You too, Lou”

[@emeralddj6034]

Ace Williams that was 100% the best scripted part of the whole show because it show who Lou isn’t a dad to will and the anger in his eyes at that moment just made it all so much better

[@beanman4531]

It wasn’t scripted will said that all by himself

[@Samuel-sn4gv]

@@emeralddj6034 The speech was improvised

[@teshagoodwin1960]

Smk Samuka did that happen to will?

[@Samuel-sn4gv]

@@teshagoodwin1960 no

[@andregrant5465]

Wow who still watching this in 2019....the part to hell with him just bring the tears out ur eyes

[@Luke-uh6nc]

Andre Grant 😭 👊

[@malayagrazes9510]

Andre Grant me😭

[@alice-jn7po]

What season and episode is this

[@BakuganBrawler211]

Especially since I resonate with that my father just walked out my life this past year and he can’t be bothered to give a damn about me

[@miaplayz1472]

Andre Grant yes

[@trentthehandrocker1292]

First episode: Uncle Phil: This is my nephew by marriage, Will Last episode: Uncle Phil: You are my son, Will! End of story. (Rest in peace James Avery)

[@aundrea13ac]

This hits different when you never had a father in your life.

[@sophiemason8444]

I feel that

[@DaveAlkema]

I had my dad, but it was obvious that he never wanted me. This scene still hits hard.

[@davisenas9949]

I have a dad to this day! Harsh with me sometimes but always loved me! I can only imagine not having one around. Scene still gets me. At age 12 I was inspired to become a dad from this scene!

[@JordanBlockBlanco]

I swear it does

[@JJ-hq3fl]

Yup

[@Phinal_Flash]

The most underrated part is James Avery's acting. He did a great job showing how livid Uncle Phil was with Lou's years of neglect.

[@ZyrusSmith]

Underrated? James Avery? He's an extremely talented actor and everyone knows that. This scene is just further proof.

[@Phinal_Flash]

@@ZyrusSmith I know that. But most people talk about Will Smith's performance in this scene. Avery is just as great.

[@ZyrusSmith]

@@Phinal_Flash I see. You meant in this scene in particular. What a lot of people don't seem to understand is that acting isn't a one-man job. You need good co-stars to make a scene great. If there was anyone on screen with Will other than James Avery, this scene wouldn't have been nearly as good.

[@JP-ks7ey]

I liked the look on his face before he hugs will

[@korsekil]

I feel like the 3 main leads on this scene were perfect. James Avery, Will Smith and even Ben Vereen nailed Lou's frustration and later his weaselly character with his son.

[@whatever2468xyz]

this scene shows how important Uncle Phil was for Will's development, he shows up as a stupid know it all kid and turned into a responsible dude, shows how important the presence of a good father figure is.

[@jsauce8441]

whatever2468xyz my dad didn’t leave but I was forced away from him but me and my sister got lucky because our grand parents took us in and we visit my dad every 2-3 months ish and this tears me up every time

[@tp4445]

whatever2468xyz My mom left us when I was 12, havent seen or heard from her since. I helped my dad raise my 3 younger siblings into the wonderful souls they are today. He raised me to be the best husband, father, brother and uncle I could be to my wife, our 2 boys and the rest of our family. It only takes one good parent and an excellence role model to raise kids.

[@anointedspirit2418]

T Seville thank you for sharing, you’re a good man. Your dad is also a good man, I wish the best for you and your beautiful family.. I went through something similar in my life as well. My dad raised me and my two siblings By the time I turned 12, and I helped him raise my little brother who was 5 yrs old at the time. It takes a really strong yet wonderful person to still turn out the way you and your family did. I was always in touch with my mom but it was inconsistent for a long time. I do however know that both of my parents have loved us with their Hearts and souls, they just made mistakes. My father passed away last year in January from Brain Cancer.. it’s been difficult since, but I pray that we all remain a strong family. Btw I am a woman. Two brothers. I pray for you and your family always. Blessings ❤️

[@anointedspirit2418]

T Seville maybe someday you will somehow be able to get in touch with your mom, and find closure to any lingering questions, trauma you may have. Or maybe you don’t care to hear from her. I wouldn’t know, but if you do wish to do so one day, I pray you have the strength.. 🙏🏽

[@tp4445]

Bighana Bighana Spirit i'm sorry to hear that your dad passed. My little sister passed a year ago in January as well and I know its painful but just know... they are going great with there new lives now :) We'll all see each other soon. ❤️ Thank you for taking care of your family. People tend to forget that family comes first. My dad currently lives with my family and I. Hes the best grandfather I couldve ever asked for my kids. ❤️

[@Esqueeze2124]

The weirdest thing happens everytime i watch this video. Theres always somebody chopping onions in the room somewhere

[@jitterstheclown]

"You too, Lou" Translation: You're not my dad, I don't even know you.

[@joeck6169]

"You too, Lou" Translation: "Tú también, Lou"

[@lxiraptord8317]

@@joeck6169 Bruh xD

[@someonesomeone7423]

translation: All my respect has been lost for you, I don’t see you as my dad anymore.

[@LuigiGamesful]

Ah, thanks for the explanation for something so obvious mister!

[@frytoes]

@@jitterstheclown lmao cock head, I’m using that one thanks

[@davidjohnson5523]

"You too, Lou."="You're dead to me."

[@KneeoGeeo]

Damn right.

[@unappealingundesirable2826]

I'm being totally serious: I was born in Seattle in 1973, and Japanese-American. Never married, no kids, and I'm SO down on myself because of that (I've been down on myself since I was 26, really). I wish that a woman CONSENTED to letting me father a child with her. I totally wish that I could be an absentee father, and have a son or daughter "call me by my first name." I'd rather be in THAT scenario, than be never married, and childless.

[@shaundixon6245]

@@unappealingundesirable2826 hey man it's never to late to have a kid. 48 is older but average lifespan is 80 so you still have plenty of time. you could even adopt and help a child lost in the system

[@ninjacon64]

Fuck that hurt

[@SweetLu666]

I lived this. Absent dad who seemed to want to connect in my later h.s. years than just left me high and dry again. This scene always brings me to tears.

[@ConnorMiller417]

Fun fact: Ben Vereen who played Will’s father, cried bitterly after he walked off screen because he’s a father and he couldn’t imagine walking on his kids. He took it to heart. This scene is one of the greatest in television history. ❤

[@daishoga]

Hearing that really hurts the heart. But I agree. I'm sitting here tearing up over this scene after all these years. People ask who is the best TV dad like it's even a question. It's always been Uncle Phil. He was a role model to me. And I'm sure he's a role model to many others. He made me realize that the greatest thing you can do in this life is be a father if you're a man.

[@darthnater9731]

That’s a great fact to know. Which is even better because he did such a good job acting in this scene

[@vaughnsiska6262]

Anb lol. ,c. ❤ M ​@@darthnater9731

[@hell-catreverend4901]

Damn man, the you put bitterly it's like the man really hated the character he was playing like we wanted to let fly at him like Uncle Phil did but maybe worse haha but all credit where credit is due, phenomenal.

[@hell-catreverend4901]

*way

[@stephanieb5826]

This is seriously one of the best moments in television history. I still cry years later watching this

[@foughtsmile]

You're not the only one, a woman who was working on the episode cried too in 3:55

[@CashCool420]

“ain’t a damn thing that he can teach me about how to love my kids” *damn...*

[@bardavidtaxodysmas2212]

its true

[@kodi1567]

Fun fact. His monolauge about his dad I dont think was scripted. He was sopposed to just shrug it off, but insted he came up with his heartbreaking yet oscar worth scene. This shows that will is an amazing actor for coming up with such a memorable scene

[@RM-mg7oz]

@@kodi1567 he had his father in is life. He is just a great actor.

[@kodi1567]

@@RM-mg7oz I heard somewhere he didnt. My mistake. Sorry

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

“Will is not a coat that you hang in the closet then pick it up when you’re ready to wear it.” Exactly. You don’t get to pick and choose when you want to be in your kids lives. You’re there from day 1.

[@SnowyWolborg]

I think of this specific line anytime I encounter someone who thinks they can come in and out of your life at _their_ convenience.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

@@SnowyWolborg right

[@voiceacticon667]

But there are times where you no choice because you have other obligations. If you are called to fight in the military, you must go. Leaving your kids is part of that; it happens in life.

[@cometmoon4485]

@@voiceacticon667 They weren't talking about wartime conscription.

[@humblefolk1499]

@@voiceacticon667 they were speaking of parents who willingly do this, not people called for obligatory duty. (which is also bullshit, a person's kids should be the one most indispensable duty)

[@Bizaare29]

"Ain't a damn thing he could ever teach me about how to love my kids." Dude, this is some outstanding writing. Like seriously, this is a TV SITCOM.

[@vitopampinella8500]

He improvised, he got emotional because his dad left him too when he was young. What you're seeing is real.

[@nekishajones6871]

@@vitopampinella8500 his dad never really left him y’all. Will is just a good actor 😂

[@darkymo]

@@nekishajones6871 cap

[@loganbrandt9713]

@@darkymo bruh I looked it up, his dad was actaully a big part of his life, he didn’t leave him

[@longstarbobandy]

@@vitopampinella8500 Why do ppl keep bringing that up that is complete bullshit.

[@minixlemonade2335]

"Will is not a coat" "Will is not a closet" "Will is not a bowl" True words

[@DSMTheEditor]

Philip, you a better man than me e e e... EEEEEEEEE

[@cobaltprime9467]

“He may have been your father, boy. But he wasn’t your daddy.”

[@joshuamiller4003]

omg i love that quote

[@GloFazo]

guardians of the galaxy right?

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

@@GloFazo 2nd movie, technically...but yes. A line from Yondu to Star-Lord

[@GloFazo]

Rainbow Pegacorn Productions yea thats what i thought

[@moonfangknight1999]

@@GloFazo vol. 2

[@CHRISCOELJR]

“He may have been your father boy, but he wasn’t your daddy.” - Yondu

[@freddiebarber4662]

That’s the truth. I have a deadbeat dad that will call me just to wish him a Father’s Day. I eventually told him out of respect that I don’t feel right about doing that.

[@munchkinhound96]

I literally watched Guardians Vol.2 last weekend and I cried when Yondu said that. I cried throughout his death scene. I cry a lot watching those movies...

[@bigham1978]

Yondo!!

[@zelestial1681]

Yondu was a real one on everything

[@blueboy9565]

"I'm danm your lucky you're my boy."

[@Phinal_Flash]

From calling him "Dad" to his real name in less than 45 seconds. Now that's heartbreak.

[@99thJediWarrior]

Yea, great acting too.

[@409Henry]

Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.

[@parkrrosgood6345]

yeah I didn't blame him for doing that because you don't deserve to be called Mommy or Daddy if you run out of your Childs life

[@annamarie2754]

My 8 year old just switched from Dad to Cory.....it broke my heart.

[@jessl1431]

@@99thJediWarrior it wasn’t acting . This wasn’t scripted

[@yooayeee-y4w]

Anyone with an absent dad knows how deep this hurts

[@dawnwelch6579]

The moment Will calls his birth father “Lou” was his way of saying goodbye and cutting him off.

[@jpx8793]

Yes. Signifying that it was just another person who had no connection to him. If Lou had wanted to find out how Will had turned out, he should have just asked around, instead of coming to Will directly.

[@garin6361]

It have been 20 years and I still cry when I watch this scene.

[@zackhebert982]

Garin Aryaputra same amazing acting

[@andrewthaking1]

NEXT WILL SMITH 🔥🔥🔥 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ope5e4SFrMaZa6s

[@andrewwhite1985]

Same. He even actually chokes up on the lines at first which fuck kill me right away. The honesty in his words are for real. It's like he's in all of our shoes and we are in his there in that moment.

[@gabifercar]

Everyone

[@StoneColdSteveHawkinz]

@@gabifercar hardcore stuff man. Everytime...

[@infuriousduckyx3163]

“You too... Lu” Bro that’s so heartbreaking, like him calling his dad by his first name that’s just heartbreaking...

[@jalamela2607]

Would you call your dad that?

[@ayahashem1071]

Just the word dad feels so strange if you have a father like that

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

When a kid calls their parent by their first name, it’s when you realize that they (the kid) has cut them out of their life

[@Beetlejooce01]

Jal Amela well my dad died when I was 1 so I'm guessing I can't do that

[@jalamela2607]

@@Beetlejooce01 that's a different circumstance but I see what you mean...

[@shamrawilliams1619]

This hits harder when you go back and watch it with your son, who has the absent dad like you did. His mannerisms, the way he deflects, and then at the last minute breaks down. True cinema, true life. Really heartbreaking!!!!

[@charlesschwarz344]

No music, no sound effects, just real acting

[@g-kog2152]

Nice pointer I didn’t notice. Go Pack Go btw

[@JTBigz]

He wasn’t acting it’s real and the truth

[@TheOneJoeStarr]

@@JTBigz No it wasn't dipshit

[@becidju]

He's not acting in this scene

[@secretmeatball3767]

Just imagine Jonny test whip cracks the entire time.

[@TheOneKeyToLife]

“You too….Lou” sends chills down my spine every time

[@tyvillianheartthrob1856]

And Lou was immediately aware of what that meant too

[@maschiroib.1692]

That's when you know things have already gone sour and south.

[@cj8803]

That was so disrespectful, yet SO WELL DESERVED. Lou wasn't SHIT!

[@alceratops6853]

Lou is a coward. He can't seem to make up his mind.

[@JamesSmith-jq6om]

@@cj8803 calling your father, or mother, by the first name is only disrespectful if they are actually a good parent to you and take care of you like they should. In this case though Lou was a complete deadbeat who care nothing about anything anyone but himself, and that included his son. Completely unworthy of being called Dad.

[@gs1304]

Imagine watching this when it first aired and being totally unprepared for it

[@Tanu-in8yz]

Yeetmeister 127 well this wasn’t in the script, all the actors were unprepared

[@AndyPrimeOne]

I dont have to imagine it. I remember it. Hits me just as hard all these years later as it did back then.

[@lecapitaine1017]

I don't think you're the kind to give a shit about a black kid.

[@AndyPrimeOne]

@@lecapitaine1017 Kids are kids man, doesnt matter what shade there skin is. They all need fathers in there lives.

[@gs1304]

ANTIFA Supersoldier what makes you think that

[@landshark9992]

One of THE best, most emotional scenes in TV history

[@TheSBleeder]

I can't imagine how many people personally relate to this scene. I was fortunate. My dad was always there for me.

[@easybeautybybrandycolorstr2463]

im one of those who relate to this scene all too much. finally closed this chapter of my life and have never been happier

[@shado9300]

I'm happy for you. My dad wasn't there for me, but at least he didn't reject me we were at least friends before he died

[@solomoningram6089]

I can relate, that’s why this scene breaks my heart

[@nickh.27]

@_jeff _ damn, my father just straight up and just left without a trace. Sorry for you man

[@myguykaikai9215]

It’s odd that we spend so much of our lives needing to be loved by our parents. It took me almost 40 years to realize there are a lot of other, more important people who love me and that’s all that matters.

[@gorrow1990]

When Will’s acting was so great that it started a myth that Will’s real father was a deadbeat dad. In real life, Will’s parents divorced when he was 12, and his dad was still an active part of his life before he passed away. But Will’s acting sure made it seem like he was channeling a real life experience.

[@darkracer1252]

it was a close friends real life experiance that will witnessed.

[@sean_mccadden]

Could’ve still used the passing of his father as motivation for the pain of this scene, the anger likely wasn’t towards his real dad but instead at the universe for taking his father from him. The way he was able to channel the emotions in this scene is truly incredible though. I feel it everytime I think about this show because its what made this show truly special for me

[@darkracer1252]

@@sean_mccadden it was HIS FRIENDS SITUATION that he tapped into.

[@sean_mccadden]

@@darkracer1252 I wasn’t discrediting your comment. I was saying he could’ve also used his own experiences to help him tap into what his friend felt and help him tap into the scene. Its a lot easier to relate to what someone is feeling if you have an experience that would have similar emotions to what his friend was feeling

[@rimuru2343]

Man i miss james avery will and james acting in this scene deserves an Oscar

[@lukec.7782]

Happy fathers to all of us without a father. Love everyone of you

[@motivation_exceeded6611]

@Luke C. Hey man ur got 69 likes !!!

[@siyesheng6202]

I know I'm a bit late, Happy Fathers Day y'all

[@Roth182]

I feel this man. My father never gave me a minute of his time.

[@angelblue3680]

@@motivation_exceeded6611 ♥♥

[@mayaliz222]

some people live without a mother too :|

[@JohnSmith-c6u7v]

Uncle phil truly did love Will

[@JohnSmith-c6u7v]

He may got aggravated at Will a lot but he loved him very much

[@ConstantChinner]

Ben Vereen stated in an interview that he broke into tears himself after walking out the camera shot to leave Will. Vareen, a father himself, couldn't imagine doing that to his children.

[@DavidInsome]

Woah

[@bountyhunter1153]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ConstantChinner]

@@bountyhunter1153 You are very welcome

[@misss.162]

wow even he cried!

[@cleftheart1969]

I believe you l can see how emotional Ben was when he left 😢 ....

[@timroberts4635]

I'm sure I cried the first time I seen this scene (as a young boy without a father)... Now I've cried again as a father... Who will ALWAYS be here for my children... Thank you Prince....

[@grantkeller4634]

its relatable for all of us who grew up in single parent homes

[@luke0403298]

I’m exactly the same! I don’t understand how fathers could just up and leave their children and not give a shit makes me absolutely sick. I resent my father so much for doing it to me, I couldn’t ever do that to my child

[@lucycorrales435]

@My name is Jephph yes, you will...

[@jamesprather3510]

You're a real man, Tim. Thank you for being you. Keep it up.

[@mr.wilson381]

You go Hard to my nigga

[@taticy]

“cuz i’ve been there but i didn’t run out of my family, i was there everyday for them. because that’s what a man does.” 1:00

[@benpage]

'Fine Phillip, you the man, you a better man than me'

[@tatianahidalgo1129]

I read that right as he said it, this scene brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch it

[@benpage]

@@tatianahidalgo1129 it brings tears to my eyes aswell, everyone feels his pain even if its never happened to them before only because of the way will brilliantly acts this scene out

[@joeburns9676]

I'm due to having a baby any day now uncle Phil shows me how to be a dad

[@apendiceliterario1800]

@@benpage By far, the best part is the look on Uncle Phil's face just after Lou said that. You can see by his eyes the disbelief, he wants to say "That's not the point, idiot. Never was. It's not about you or me, it's about Will". God, this whole scene is amazing.

[@superunknown2812]

First time i shed a tear from a tv show as a teenage boy from this episode when this aired,some powerful words and acting from Will Smith and James Avery.

[@nathanee4425]

“You too Lou..”

[@jxxhn_9812]

That hit me deep :(

[@youngthiccpoudii8019]

Put the damn comma after too!!!!!!

[@Cork_YT]

,.

[@aztecwrrior1997]

That's how you know Will had had enough of Lou's crap

[@mackavelly]

Oh....yeah....yeah....

[@monicaalva2423]

I think this scene shows how Will Smith, very early in his career, proved he was going to be a great actor.

[@xx_bait7715]

At that moment he wasn’t acting everything he said was real it wasn’t scripted

[@echomaster9199]

Xx_Bait honestly this made the scene for sad

[@charlyann8443]

sadly have to dissagree

[@zencienfuegos]

@@xx_bait7715 not true His father was very much present in his life, businessman, and (according to Will) strict. He gave Will a year to pursue his dreams or he had to go to college. Obvisouly, Will made it lol And his dad supported him every step of the way

[@freddymeng]

In an interview Will said they took that a ton of times, and Avery was never satisfied with the way it turned out, and when they hugged at the end, he whispered in Will's ear "That's f-ckin' acting"

This scene broke me so bad back in the day, and still does today. Extremely powerful acting from Will and James.

[@tharealsugardaddy]

You can hear the audience crying...

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

And Ben Vereen too.

[@keshaunnajoof451]

This wasn’t an act it was real

[@panprensayvideos]

He was not acting

[@cocoa111-]

It sucks cause he wasn’t acting in that one scene🥺

[@dale4039]

Will Smith said on the Fresh Prince Reunion that when he did this scene James L. Avery whispered in his ear "now that's acting!" and he wasn't wrong RIP James L. Avery