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Samuel L Jackson Celebrates Fatherhood With Heartfelt Tribute

This iteration of Father's Day felt exceptionally tender, owing to the fatherly tribute given by the father of Samuel L. Jackson himself to...

Another rather poignant comment speculated that even celebrity kids cannot skip the universal teenage phase of awkward repressed embarrassment: sighing, “Daaaaaaaaaad,” a realization that should remind us all that even fatherhood humbles the baddest motherf—er in Hollywood. Whether wielding a lightsaber or dropping F-bombs, this glimpse of Jackson’s softer side serves as a reminder that at the end of the day, he’s just another proud parent-a fact that seems to have sent his fans into elation, who value that role as much as his onscreen presence. Not all the commentary stuck to the thread: one interrupted with a booming cry for $400, promptly smacked down by a blunt “Dude, have some self-respect.” Quite a contrast from the wholesome vibes above, wouldn’t you say?

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