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".
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.
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.
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.
Watching over again you can see it. Most never pay attention to it because of Will Smith and James Avery powerful performances. And he was the villain and hated. You can go as far as saying Ben Vereen performance was better than Will and James. All three men made this scene one of if not the greatest scene in tv history.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
When i first saw this as a teenager i was sobbing because, god. the way he says “how come he don’t want me man?” after letting his anger out is too relatable. it’s one thing growing up without a parent who you never knew, but having to come to terms with that a parent who has met you and knew you for some years just ups and leaves and doesn’t want or care about you is so brutal. It leaves scars that’ll never heal tbh.
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.
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.
Well put. It pisses me off every time I need to talk to someone and it's always someone other than my own father. And he's still alive. I'm moving forward though without him.
0:52 it's crazy because to Lou, he see's what Uncle Phil is saying as a psychological competition. When the reality is, Uncle Phil was just trying to say that it's not about the father; it's about doing what's best for your child. He's empathizing with the man, while also saying "Hey, I been there, and I understand that fear and had to make those sacrifices" and it's really sad because you can see as Uncle Phil realizes it falls on deaf ears... Life is not always competition. Sometimes it's about doing what's right 💯
Yeah, Lou had convinced himself that Will didn't really need him as a way of excusing his decision to not be there to raise Will and help guide him through life. The whole point of the visit was to reassure himself that Will "turned out just fine", even though Will actually had a pretty tough life prior to moving to Bel Air.
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
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
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.
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.
“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.
@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.
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. ❤
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.
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.
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
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.
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....
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
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
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
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
@@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.
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
@@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?
Its sad how many people relate to this scene. Edit: didn't expect such a small little comment to blow up so hard. I myself also had a father that wasn't really there so I know how it feels for everyone here. I'm glad all of you shared your stories as well your pain isn't uncommon and I can relate with you all.
My father made my mother and i go through depression, my mind is still messed up to this day. My mom and i left him bc he wasnt a good husband or father. Its been nine years and he hasnt come by to see me, he has never came over to say happy birthday to me. But i finally gotten a dad which was my stepfather but he died a few years ago. I lost my real father, the one that is dead IS my REAL father. He restored my mother and i. I never gotten to say goodbye to him or say thank you for all that he has done for me. But he made me into who i am to this day and i love him sooooo much for it. Thank you. Have a good day everyone
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.
-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”
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
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.
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.
This is my favorite Uncle Phil moment in the whole series. This was the warm, compassionate Uncle Phil that was hidden behind the gruff, stern, authoritarian Judge Phillip Banks. I think that Will owed his Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian more than he could ever repay them.
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.
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
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.
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 ❤️
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.. 🙏🏽
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. ❤️
“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.
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.
@@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)
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
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.
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 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
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
@@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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
@@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
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"
The reason why this hits so hard is because this is a comedy show about a goofy Will Smith. And so seeing a beloved, funny character being so real and raw makes u relate to him even more and just makes it heart breakingly real
Fresh Prince's humor and chemistry already was top notch. But scenes like these, or when Will got shot, or when Uncle Phil was in the hospital, they brought the show to another level.
It isn’t surprising that the scene gets a lot of people, fatherless children is more common then think. I’m not going to write a novel giving a sob story and shit but some people can relate to this situation more then they’d care to admit
I love how realistic Will’s dad is portrayed. He’s not an idiot or evil guy. He’s just a bad father. The conversation between Uncle Phil and Will’s father is so realistic.
@@camelat7228 that’s not really evil. That’s just a flawed a human being. I’m a father and I’ve noticed how easy it is to be a bad dad. There are so many times where so was selfish and avoided my responsibilities but my family, friends, and partner made sure that I was fulfilling my duties as a Dad. If I didn’t have that support system, I could have easily just ran away. It’s important to remember that anyone can be a bad parent. You just have to try.
@@mattschumacher4581 Yeah… most people find it pretty easy to be a good parent and be there for their kids lol. Anyone could also theoretically be a murderer, but most people don’t wanna be. As it is with being a bad parent.
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.
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...
This is one of those scenes that hit closer to home. I remember having this same talk with my mom in my teens. My father was never apart of my life. He had so many chances but never tried. When I first saw this clip on air I just looked at my mom and she knew.
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!
@@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.
Everybody gangsta till will spit that “How come he don't want me man” line.
Mini Zondi Realest shit I ever seen written
Mini Zondi shut up😂😂😂🤷🏾♂️
For real, had me tearing up. Hits to close to home for me
Truu tho
@clout V what?
“You too... Lou”
Wow, that’s the exact moment Will disowns him. You just can’t come back from that.
Bruh that reminded me so much of a conversation with my own father it made me cry like a baby
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".
Fucking OOF.
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.
That shit hurt me and I dont even have kids.
When Uncle Phil tells you to sit down, you *SIT DOWN* .
Chubbyninja89 Irish Ninja Damn right!😂😂😂😂😂😂
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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.
I heard the same, he was balling off-set during the rest of this scene :(
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.
@NatnaelBerhanu647She played Hilary but yeah.
Watching over again you can see it. Most never pay attention to it because of Will Smith and James Avery powerful performances. And he was the villain and hated. You can go as far as saying Ben Vereen performance was better than Will and James. All three men made this scene one of if not the greatest scene in tv history.
@@MrLp1980 I agree
Uncle Phil's the dad we all wanted. Lou is the dad too many of us got
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Nathan Jordan True
Yes😔
so tru
Nathan Jordan word!!
"Will is not a coat in the closet that hangs around until your ready to wear it"
Powerful line right there.
pottermore 316 sure was
When I was reading that the part came lmao
This line is, right.
*That's not the exact wording.*
Bangtan Jams for me it was other way around as I was watching I saw the line in these comments.
"But i didnt run out on my family, i was there every day for them because thats what a man does" Hats off, that was brutal.
swedichboy1000 it’s the truth
Brutal but very true.
The brutal truth is better than the sweetest lie
swedichboy1000 best line
I would like this but it has 808 likes and this comment hit harder the 12 DaBaby 808s played at the same time
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
He didn't waste the money on that gift...he just got it for the wrong person.
Damn well put
Oh dude.
That was insightful
Wow, great :o
Of course he can still give to his father, you know the one that was there for him when he needed it.
"It was great seeing you, son."
"You too, Lou."
Ouch. That was a well deserved rebuttal.
The way he said it too, with such finality and anger, you can literally feel his words
CBright7831 god I’ve never watched the show and I was like “oO” that’s just Oof
CBright7831 fact
@@Muichi_Yama025 Not only that, but the silence afterwards, no audience track in the background to ruin the moment.
@@patricklove1759 fr tho!
“To Hell with him...!!”
God, that line hits you hard. He delivered it so well.
I know it hits me in the gut everytime
danwashere dat was emotional 😓😭😢
Will should've won an award for the OUTSTANDING performance 🏆
It wasn't a performance
@@caronrice4059 ik
No one ever talks about the woman reacting to this performance at 3:55, even those in the audience felt what we have felt years and years later.
It's Karyn Parsons
It's Hillary in the background
@@wsmith580lmao she was always crying... definitely makes you think
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.
Or you don't even name him by his name either. Living that life. Just old man
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
I call my dad by his first name all the time and he’s a great dad lmao
Daniel Hill same I call he by his first name as a joke lol
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
“How come he don’t want me, man?” will forever be one of the most heartbreaking lines in television history.
I’ve never even seen this show and it still made me cry.
It may have been off the air when I was born in ‘98, but it’s still one of my all time favorite shows!
I remember watching this episode when it first aired. The part where he called him "Lou" was so powerful!
@@isaacornelas06 must be young but you missing out
Bruh I still cry over this
I swear, casting James Avery as Uncle Phil was brilliant.
Rip
A brilliant actor. May he rest in peace.
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
That's very true, he was the best for the role, no-one else would have been right for it
Michael Scott ikr
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.
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
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
Me too...
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
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
V true
Depression feels like "How come he dont want me man" on an infinity loop.
This hit way too close to home.
Ok but like, I wasn’t ready to be attacked like that
Cata Tonic never a more accurate description. Going through it right now.
Fr tho...
and the “he” is yourself
“To hell with him” not only gave me chills , made me shed a damn tear
Tee Riff shit hurts man
It's also a nice call back to when Uncle Phil said "To hell with your Father!" earlier in the episode
I don't think you're human if you didn't shed a tear or two watching this.
Same.
The Partyy me too
When i first saw this as a teenager i was sobbing because, god. the way he says “how come he don’t want me man?” after letting his anger out is too relatable. it’s one thing growing up without a parent who you never knew, but having to come to terms with that a parent who has met you and knew you for some years just ups and leaves and doesn’t want or care about you is so brutal. It leaves scars that’ll never heal tbh.
"Great seeing you son."
"You too, Lou."
Damn....
Biggest insult in TV history. Just, ouch.
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.
I was 500
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
@@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
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
Fr only if he was still alive old Phil 😣😔😒
Yea you're not wrong.
Speak the truth bro.
He wasn’t fake crying he was really crying cause he had actually been in that situation
I couldn't agree with you more.
"He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy."
same energy
Frl
Thanks, Mary Poppins
ahh was just thinking about that
he not his daddy either thou, he only been with him for like a year
@@Blackstaar52 more than Lou was
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.
My 14 year old told me a few hours ago “I love you dad” whenever she she says that, this scene runs through my mind”
Well put. It pisses me off every time I need to talk to someone and it's always someone other than my own father. And he's still alive. I'm moving forward though without him.
The millisecond will said "Lou" Is when all respect went out the window
When he called him Lou I knew he knew he lost his father for good.
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
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.
That's right. He never lost his father. He simply learned who his true one was.
Hell yea
This is the moment Will Smith went from comedian to real actor.
He should get an Oscar because he improvised most of the scene
Rockin' Roll *bryan cranston would like a word with you*
kalaba kibwe they get Emmys
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.
Cam James the point I was making was because this scene was improvised, it wasn’t on the script
Every kid deserves a parent, but not every parent deserves a kid.
So true
So true
yes.
if the parent dont have a kid then a kid dont have a parent means the kid is ded
@@kenshovenir5097 cd is ded #Dayjob insted
0:52 it's crazy because to Lou, he see's what Uncle Phil is saying as a psychological competition. When the reality is, Uncle Phil was just trying to say that it's not about the father; it's about doing what's best for your child. He's empathizing with the man, while also saying "Hey, I been there, and I understand that fear and had to make those sacrifices" and it's really sad because you can see as Uncle Phil realizes it falls on deaf ears...
Life is not always competition. Sometimes it's about doing what's right 💯
Yeah, Lou had convinced himself that Will didn't really need him as a way of excusing his decision to not be there to raise Will and help guide him through life. The whole point of the visit was to reassure himself that Will "turned out just fine", even though Will actually had a pretty tough life prior to moving to Bel Air.
Wills father never left... he's right there, putting his arms around him
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
That’s right!
Ngl That made me cry
@@johnycruz4249 well said, excellent explanation. 👏👏👏👍👍👍
“He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy.”
The realest 4 minutes you will ever see on television
Sxnny_ Hxnnah then you probably don’t watch that many shows
If you know will Smith's story
Its probably genuine feelings
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
True
And to think, after Lou leaves, everything Will Smith does after is improvised. That’s how great of an actor he is
This had to be his greatest acting moment for will smith like hands down.
It was good but have you ever seen the pursuit of hapyness? He almost got an oscar for how he performed
this definitely got him out of just only being a comic actor
Well this did win him an emmy but that last scene from pursuit of happiness definately deserved an oscar!
The scary part is the crying wasn't acting
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
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.
This hits differently for the people whose fathers weren't around
And mothers
And siblings
@@theguy2642 Bro I feel that
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.
Yeah I literally cryed becuse my dad left me because he’s a junkie and didn’t want anything but drugs and refused help
Wow who still watching this in 2019....the part to hell with him just bring the tears out ur eyes
Andre Grant 😭 👊
Andre Grant me😭
What season and episode is this
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
Andre Grant yes
The fact that he doesn’t bother saying dad and says his name makes the scene more emotional
Now thats writing
U here after the reunion?
MrDcrawfod yes
Ik
@@MANZANOADRIAN most of his reaction actually wasnt written. This is raw emotion
The weirdest thing happens everytime i watch this video.
Theres always somebody chopping onions in the room somewhere
I bet that went over a lot of people's head
Let it out, bro.
“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.
Eeyup.
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.
It's hard to have a "best day" when you weren't there. Lol
@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.
@@zenith8417 wait Fr ? wow
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. ❤
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.
That’s a great fact to know. Which is even better because he did such a good job acting in this scene
Anb lol. ,c. ❤
M @@darthnater9731
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.
*way
“First things first Rest In Peace uncle Phill”
J.cole
For real
You the only father that I ever knew
@@graybraica8657 I get my bitch pregnant imma be a better you😭
Bippity Boopity listen even back when we was broke my team ill
This episode still makes me cry till this day, I’m wiping my tears as we speak!!
“How come he don’t want me man”
Jeez. That made my heart sink.
I cry every fucking time. Even harder now that I have kids
1000 like :))
angellman :/
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...
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
12 foster homes, 3 adoptions. Yeah, this scene will always get me
Awww 🥺❤️
🤗 support from afar
I heard that this was one of the times he wasn’t acting. If it was, he is an amazing actor. But he already is haha
Im so sorry you had to go through that
If you become the big guy in the scene you’ve succeeded in life
The moment Will calls his birth father “Lou” was his way of saying goodbye and cutting him off.
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.
As potentially scary as Uncle Phil can be , this is one of those moments where he truly shows his true heart of gold
“How come he don’t want me”
That’s something no kid should ever have to ask about their dad (or mom)
My dad did the same thing to me as a child
THE LUCIANO FAMILY 305 I’m so sorry 😢
@@thevalentinofamily3056 I am so sorry💙
@@thevalentinofamily3056 Damn. I know that ain’t easy to go through.
It hurts.. but honestly I will be a better man than he ever was
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....
its relatable for all of us who grew up in single parent homes
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
@My name is Jephph yes, you will...
You're a real man, Tim. Thank you for being you. Keep it up.
You go Hard to my nigga
“First things first, Rest In Peace, Uncle Phil ! For real, you the only father that I ever knew” - J. Cole
Dr.Alexander shut the fuck up .
@@Menace-one Go fuck your self
Boo I just clocked!!
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
Ellen.x chill out geez
Even till this day this brings tears to my eyes, one of the most heartfelt scenes in tv history 💯
First things first: rest in peace Uncle Phil.
T5 for real
your the only father that I ever knew
I get my bitch pregnant I'ma be a better you
Prophecies that I made way back in the Ville.
Fulfilled
2:04
Lou: “It was great seeing you son”
Will: “You too, Lou”
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
It wasn’t scripted will said that all by himself
@@emeralddj6034 The speech was improvised
Smk Samuka did that happen to will?
@@teshagoodwin1960 no
The moment Will stated his accomplishments, everyone who's father wasn't there, had a flashback.
Constantly told by everyone I’m useless
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
THAT PART RIGHT THERE!!!!!!!!💔💔💔
@@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.
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
Uncle Phil's face at 1:16 literally say everything about how he's feeling.
Such an amazing scene fr.
When he suddenly screams "FOURTEEN GREAT BIRTHDAYS" gets me
Caper Nerz same
overthemountain90 nigga 14 birthdays how can he be 11
@@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?
Caper Nerz sorry to ruin the moment, but 666th like 😬
@@oindrila101 um I think he was 17. So I think he left at the age of 3
Its sad how many people relate to this scene.
Edit: didn't expect such a small little comment to blow up so hard. I myself also had a father that wasn't really there so I know how it feels for everyone here. I'm glad all of you shared your stories as well your pain isn't uncommon and I can relate with you all.
I never met my dad and my mother walked out on me.....i relate so much
Yea moms was a hoe alot of hoe moms
Not having kids with their HUSBANDS and men who wanted kids
Sad man sad!
☹ yes same
It hurts bro 🥺
My father made my mother and i go through depression, my mind is still messed up to this day. My mom and i left him bc he wasnt a good husband or father. Its been nine years and he hasnt come by to see me, he has never came over to say happy birthday to me. But i finally gotten a dad which was my stepfather but he died a few years ago. I lost my real father, the one that is dead IS my REAL father. He restored my mother and i. I never gotten to say goodbye to him or say thank you for all that he has done for me. But he made me into who i am to this day and i love him sooooo much for it. Thank you. Have a good day everyone
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.
-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”
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”
-ØBÏŤØ ŮČHÏHÂ- Will was actually meant to brush off the whole conversation with him, he made it all up on the spot
The breakdown wasn’t even scripted which makes this sadder
Exiled ummm if it had to happen in real life to come from the heart it wouldn’t be acting would it...
“ain’t a damn thing that he can teach me about how to love my kids”
*damn...*
its true
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
@@kodi1567 he had his father in is life. He is just a great actor.
@@RM-mg7oz I heard somewhere he didnt. My mistake. Sorry
When he screamed out, "The hell with him!" his acting reached a new level
Leo Gatz absolutely spot on
this whole scene was improv
improv: the actor makes up his on line
i swear i didnt know this was all improv, i really thought this was the script, my goodness
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
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.
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.
Woah
Thanks for sharing 👍
@@bountyhunter1153 You are very welcome
wow even he cried!
I believe you l can see how emotional Ben was when he left 😢 ....
This is my favorite Uncle Phil moment in the whole series. This was the warm, compassionate Uncle Phil that was hidden behind the gruff, stern, authoritarian Judge Phillip Banks. I think that Will owed his Uncle Phil and Aunt Vivian more than he could ever repay them.
From calling him "Dad" to his real name in less than 45 seconds. Now that's heartbreak.
Yea, great acting too.
Jesus loves You and died for Your sin’s repent God Bless, I’m not forcing.
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
My 8 year old just switched from Dad to Cory.....it broke my heart.
@@99thJediWarrior it wasn’t acting . This wasn’t scripted
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.
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
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.
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 ❤️
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.. 🙏🏽
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. ❤️
Apparently Carlton, Hillary, this aunt viv and Ashley's actors were in the back listening to this and were crying
Thats fucked up, but likely
O my god bro i would have too
Hard not to, excellent writing and superb acting from everyone in this scene. To this day I get emotional when I watch it.
At the end you apparently can hear Hillary ....
I hope he steps up and becomes a real man
He went through all the stages of grief in one scene. So heartbreaking to know that he basically spoke for everyone who can resonate with him.
“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.
I think of this specific line anytime I encounter someone who thinks they can come in and out of your life at _their_ convenience.
@@SnowyWolborg right
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.
@@voiceacticon667
They weren't talking about wartime conscription.
@@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)
"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.
He improvised, he got emotional because his dad left him too when he was young. What you're seeing is real.
@@vitopampinella8500 his dad never really left him y’all. Will is just a good actor 😂
@@nekishajones6871 cap
@@darkymo bruh I looked it up, his dad was actaully a big part of his life, he didn’t leave him
@@vitopampinella8500 Why do ppl keep bringing that up that is complete bullshit.
R.I.P James Avery
He was always America's favorite uncle.
*Father
Chorrell Klaverweide no he was wills uncle
and ashleys and carltons and hillarys father.
AJ Mohamed You don't understand..
Him and Sam
When my father passed away my uncle was the one who kept me strong.
“You too... Lu”
Bro that’s so heartbreaking, like him calling his dad by his first name that’s just heartbreaking...
Would you call your dad that?
Just the word dad feels so strange if you have a father like that
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
Jal Amela well my dad died when I was 1 so I'm guessing I can't do that
@@Beetlejooce01 that's a different circumstance but I see what you mean...
No one should ever have to ask why their father don't want them.
Some of us aren’t that lucky to not have to :(
Word man, I was that kid myself. Not every parent deserves their kid. 💯
After 40 years I am starting to realize that I needed a father and I still need
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
Why
"You too, Lou"
Translation: You're not my dad, I don't even know you.
"You too, Lou"
Translation: "Tú también, Lou"
@@joeck6169 Bruh xD
translation: All my respect has been lost for you, I don’t see you as my dad anymore.
Ah, thanks for the explanation for something so obvious mister!
@@jitterstheclown lmao cock head, I’m using that one thanks
This is the best scene in tv history. Even though it hurts
Uncle Phil was more of a father to him than his dad ever was
"He may have been your father boy, but he wasn't your daddy"
Uncle Phil was a father to a lot of kids.
"how come he don't want me" no child should never have to say that 😭😭
Yes indeed
DAIJAH World b I said but it was a she😭
DAIJAH World b yet so many do including myself
DAIJAH World b I asked that question to myself
DAIJAH World b you forgot the man part
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.
Same😭😭😭😭😭😭
Im 13 and i completely agree
Rs💯
Still hits me! Hit me harder when I was going thru it at the time!
I'm 33 and it STILL gets me every single time
This scene still brings me to tears
I always hated it whenever sitcoms use cheap dramatic music during emotional scenes. Fresh Prince allows the emotion to speak for itself.
Me Too and This Scene is So Powerful!
agreed
Sweet This Show Lots of Drama For a Sitcom!
i think you are thinking of dramas..
This was a tear jerking scene
"He may've been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy."
I'm Mary Poppins, y'all
Yondu = Uncle Phil
JJ Fossum stop with this marvel shit
@@orkantekin7753 no piss off mate marvel shit is the best shit
stop you’re gonna make me cry😂😭
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.
it was a close friends real life experiance that will witnessed.
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
@@sean_mccadden
it was HIS FRIENDS SITUATION that he tapped into.
@@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
Man i miss james avery will and james acting in this scene deserves an Oscar
*"First things first: rest in peace Uncle Phil..."*
🥺🥺🥺🥺
Amazing song 🙌
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
S T A R G A Z I N G foreal..
J Cole 🔥
@Onizuka Zack lol its fulfilled not for real
"How come he don't want me man?"
I still ask myself that, 24 years later.
Me too man
@@hyperchord 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@TheRealKensai86 , @hyperchord your both too good for your fathers and will do great without them.
same bro
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
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.
Underrated? James Avery? He's an extremely talented actor and everyone knows that. This scene is just further proof.
@@ZyrusSmith I know that. But most people talk about Will Smith's performance in this scene. Avery is just as great.
@@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.
I liked the look on his face before he hugs will
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.
damn ... why am i watching this on fathers day ... remembering my dad ...
it be like that fam
"You too, Lou."="You're dead to me."
Damn right.
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.
@@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
Fuck that hurt
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.
That “how come he don’t want me man” hurts every time. Any fatherless kids knows that pain.
Yup I get goosebumps everytime
It goes with any pain. Like father/mother/siblings/friends.
@@crapbag666 and spouses😢
@@crapbag666 I absolutely hate my mom this won’t work with me with how my mom treats half the time and what she says to me I want her out of my life
@@brianvanasse7627 Wow, I'm so sorry your mom put you through that.
“There ain’t a damn thing he can teach me about how to love my kids” 😭😭 gets me every time
Jimmy Saville “hold my beer”
@@junky3538 you sick 🤣🤣
Junky your sick 😂😂😂
@@junky3538 Now that is just messed up! 🤣
As a man who doesn’t EVER cry, this scene always leaves me bawling my eyes out. Never seen a more relatable scene in any show/movie.
No music, no sound effects, just real acting
Nice pointer I didn’t notice.
Go Pack Go btw
He wasn’t acting it’s real and the truth
@@JTBigz No it wasn't dipshit
He's not acting in this scene
Just imagine Jonny test whip cracks the entire time.
This ain’t dumb sitcom acting, this is real as it gets.
True dat
This show had heart, lots of shows are cash grab trash that are only deep to gacha roleplayers
Even the cartoons of 1990-2000s had heart, lessons you would actually learn, characters you want to progress as if their real people
Seriously! The acting in this scene is better then most movies.
@@Iianator I mean, can we forget about that one scene from Fat Albert
I think this scene shows how Will Smith, very early in his career, proved he was going to be a great actor.
At that moment he wasn’t acting everything he said was real it wasn’t scripted
Xx_Bait honestly this made the scene for sad
sadly have to dissagree
@@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
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"
"How come he don't want me man". This line tears me up every time 😢
The reason why this hits so hard is because this is a comedy show about a goofy Will Smith. And so seeing a beloved, funny character being so real and raw makes u relate to him even more and just makes it heart breakingly real
Fresh Prince's humor and chemistry already was top notch. But scenes like these, or when Will got shot, or when Uncle Phil was in the hospital, they brought the show to another level.
that's the "secret" to most beloved sitcoms - they all had their "things got serious" moments.
This was real. The "how come he don't want me man" was not scripted.
It isn’t surprising that the scene gets a lot of people, fatherless children is more common then think. I’m not going to write a novel giving a sob story and shit but some people can relate to this situation more then they’d care to admit
@@dvdv7777 The Fresh Prince series finale is also tearfully from everyone making changes and Will standing in a empty living room
I love how realistic Will’s dad is portrayed. He’s not an idiot or evil guy. He’s just a bad father. The conversation between Uncle Phil and Will’s father is so realistic.
well, he could still be considered evil. just not with a strong intent for it. he's a flake, a narcissist. and i agree, it's very real.
@@camelat7228 that’s not really evil. That’s just a flawed a human being. I’m a father and I’ve noticed how easy it is to be a bad dad. There are so many times where so was selfish and avoided my responsibilities but my family, friends, and partner made sure that I was fulfilling my duties as a Dad. If I didn’t have that support system, I could have easily just ran away. It’s important to remember that anyone can be a bad parent. You just have to try.
@@camelat7228If the actor who played Uncle Phil was still alive and saw Will slapping Chris Rock do you think he would be disappointed in Will
@@nealsmall9316 i don't know and i don't care
@@mattschumacher4581 Yeah… most people find it pretty easy to be a good parent and be there for their kids lol. Anyone could also theoretically be a murderer, but most people don’t wanna be. As it is with being a bad parent.
“He may have been your father boy, but he wasn’t your daddy.” - Yondu
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.
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...
Yondo!!
Yondu was a real one on everything
"I'm danm your lucky you're my boy."
This is one of those scenes that hit closer to home. I remember having this same talk with my mom in my teens. My father was never apart of my life. He had so many chances but never tried. When I first saw this clip on air I just looked at my mom and she knew.
"It was great seeing you son."
"You too. ... *Lou"*
Damn that hit me.
This hits different when you never had a father in your life.
I feel that
I had my dad, but it was obvious that he never wanted me. This scene still hits hard.
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!
I swear it does
Yup
“How come he don’t want me man?” that’s the one question no child should ever have to ask about there father
True dat 😢
simon ung , stolen comment
So true now if only so many didn't have to ask that
or mother, it's not just dads who are deadbeats
Parent* for me
The fact that you can hear people on set crying too just puts in perspective how powerful this scene was/still is.
And Karyn Parsons (Hillary) can clearly be heard
“You too….Lou” sends chills down my spine every time
And Lou was immediately aware of what that meant too
That's when you know things have already gone sour and south.
That was so disrespectful, yet SO WELL DESERVED. Lou wasn't SHIT!
Lou is a coward. He can't seem to make up his mind.
@@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.
The lack of music is what makes this scene so heartbreaking moments
the ending credit music is so jarring. It's such nice symbolism with Will/Phil and the statue, and silent crying, and then BUMMM BA DUM BA BUM BUMMMMM
And the lack of the laugh track.
There is no music because it was made as it went it was added because it was better then him standing there doing nothing
Lost of sad scenes are the most powerful when there's no music
I agree. I tend to thing music is added when the acting can't warrant real emotion.