Will Smith - “Emancipation” | The Daily Show

“I promised you I wouldn’t make a slave movie. This is a freedom movie.” Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith discusses playing one of the most famous unknown people from American history in “Emancipation,” why he chose to work on this project, and how he’s spent the last year since the Oscars incident. #DailyShow #Comedy
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[@Brendan-Black]

Much respect to Trevor bringing up the Oscars, and respect to Will for not slapping him for it.

[@iwuzabear8241]

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[@diogenmusic8310]

Hy guys, I've been studying English for 7 years, and now I understand what they're talking about, i so happy 😂🎉, Moldova 🇲🇩

[@archivistsethia9594]

When I watch an interview, I wanna see people be a little or a lot vulnerable. Trevor lets them in a way that is dignifying and uplifting - like a friend. There are things we would never see out of the people we look up to if not for a great interviewer. So much respect.

[@mpumelelomvikweni6416]

My 11 year old boy asked me what did that man do to upset Will Smith so much. And I told him that Will lost it. He asked me if I could ever lose it like that and I said to him not in a million years. Then my wife reminded me of a road rage incident where a car ignored the yield and cut in front of me and we nearly collided and stopped in the middle of the road. I got out of the car and went straight to the guy and grabbed him through the window in front of his kids and my family and almost slapped him. To this day I cannot remember what triggered me to act this way and I've been leaving with that shame for years now. The difference is that I do not live my life in the spotlight and there is no media to highlight those moments. This was a human experience, and I'm glad I do not have to answer to millions about it.

[@dianaesperanza8477]

I hate to see Trevor leave this show. I learned so much from him. His perspectives on things along with kindness and clear , transparent way he talks. I’m going to miss him.😢

[@ajaredleon]

Trevor bless you, for not only having the tough conversation, but to stay in the emotional moment even when Will would break away from it with laughter or turn to the audience. It’s obviously uncomfortable for Will, but someone who cares will reel you back in and make sure you go through it, so that you can fully receive and grow. Loved this interview.

[@purple9969]

He’s one of the few that won an album without profanity drugs or threatening violence give that man some respect. If I had to grow up in the spotlight it would create quite the dynamic when no one is looking…

[@ytinas0717]

At this point, no one can top Trevor's interviewing skills . The way he is emotionally intelligent is just amazingly graceful. He's not offensive nor defensive and he understands all the nuances of each situation

[@CarlosMunoz-hw1zj]

I can imagine that Trevor's thinking "don't think about the slap". Will's Smith is thinking "I hope they're not thinking about the slap". And the audience is thinking about the slap.

[@ronweasley1354]

Drinking game: take a shot every time Will says “y’know?”

[@thatthinginyoureye]

We all need a friend like Trevor

[@MisterFoxx]

Being interviewed by Trevor for his first mainstream interview was probably the smartest decision because Trevor is a lot more insightful than most hosts and he’s more of a friend to Will, so there‘s a lot more understanding of Will and the situation. Also, if more people read Will’s book, they’d be less critical of him. But Trevor is the levelheaded, logical, yet empathetic voice Will and a lot of people needed to hear. One is not defined by their mistakes. And a lot of us have probably made worse mistakes. You can tell this still affects Will deeply, but this was the right platform to showcase Will that he still has people in his corner.

[@laurie8868]

Trevor you are going to be missed so much in this format. 80% of people conducting interviews spend the time building their brand, interrupting the guest and asking 'gotcha' questions. So few speak human to human and truly ask questions to learn answers that help us all grow. Love and respect.

[@ebonyhollandpayne9703]

Nice and genuine interview by Trevor. Love to see the support between Will and Trevor!

[@lucyk2371]

That was so compassionate. We all fall short of the glory.

[@M_Sabbaly]

Trevor's emotional intelligence is top tier

[@Tacconi757]

The amount of times he said “you know” made me uncomfortable for him. He’s been the charismatic, charming ultimate entertainer for decades and he was genuinely uncomfortable and super vulnerable in this interview. He’s really going through a tough time and I hope he’s able to be happy again.

[@earlyware8735]

This was one of the best interviews, I've seen yet; so, very special. Trevor would make a great therapist.

[@carriebucu]

Trevor gave Will a chance to be heard in a friendlier, more understanding environment, not to condone nor chastise, but just to remind us all that we all make mistakes and there is always room to understand each better.