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Will Smith in tears over daughter Willow's latest appearance – and so is her brother Jaden

The Bad Boys actor had an emotional reaction to his daughter at Coachella

Jenni McKnight
US Lifestyle Editor
April 21, 2023
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Will Smith is one proud dad. The actor was brought to tears by his daughter, Willow Smith, during her latest appearance at Coachella over the weekend.

The Bad Boys star was among the crowd watching Willow perform and he couldn't resist sharing the emotional experience with his followers on Instagram, dubbing the festival "Willowchella". Check out the video below.

WATCH: Will Smith shares emotional reaction to daughter Willow's Coachella set

Will shared two videos during Willow's performance, one of which saw him dancing to her set as he beamed for the camera while panning around to show the enthusiastic crowd. 

Another clip saw Willow playing the guitar while festival-goers belted out the lyrics of her song. Will was clearly moved by the support for his daughter as he captioned the sentimental moment: "I can't stop crying." 

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However, the dad-of-three wasn't the only family member that was feeling emotional over Willow's appearance – her brother, Jaden Smith, admitted he was close to tears too.

During one moment in her set, Willow invited Jaden on stage to sing their collaboration, 'Summertime in Paris'. Addressing his sister in front of the crowd, Jaden said: "It brings tears to my eyes as your brother to see you do this. I love you so much."

He added: "I'm so inspired by you, I'm so inspired and happy for what you're doing in the world and the amount of people's lives you're changing with the music that you're making." 

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Jaden was left emotional during Willow's Coachella performance

Will and Jaden's reaction to Willow didn't go unnoticed and fans were quick to react to the "heartwarming" family moment. 

"It's heartwarming to see siblings supporting each other, especially on such a big stage like Coachella," one person wrote on Twitter, adding: "And to have their dad there capturing the moment and feeling proud just adds to the beauty of it all. Glad you got to witness it!" 

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Will and Jada share two children alongside his son Trey

A second said: "Awwww Amazing! Your baby girl all grown, gorgeous, brilliant, talented and spectacular … inside & out!" A third added: "I love them, that whole family." 

Will shares Jaden, 24, and Willow, 22, with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. He is also father to his son Trey, 30, whom he welcomed with ex-wife Sheree Zamino.

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