How it started... ...how it's going

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Why it worked

The video leverages high-value celebrity nostalgia and a heartwarming 'full circle' narrative that is highly shareable and emotionally resonant.

Summary

Will Smith recreates a photo from 20 years ago with two fans he met on a red carpet when they were children. The video captures the heartwarming moment of them comparing the old photo to the new one.

Structure

1Displaying the original 2004 photo
2Transitioning to the present day meeting
3Will Smith holding the photo while posing
4The group laughing and reflecting on the time passed

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How it started... ...how it's going

Transcript

I don't think I can hold it like that. How long ago was that? 20 years ago. 2004. 20 years ago. Wow.

Original caption

Another full circle moment, this time with @Will Smith ! ✨ It’s amazing that my journey “around the world and down the red carpet” started over 20 years ago. This pic was taken in 2004! 🤯 As a kid, my mom used to take us to red carpets so we could wave at celebrities from the sidelines 😂🫶🏾 We met Will at the premiere of Barbershop 2 and he was SO nice - hopping over the velvet ropes to say hi. He even picked up my sister for a family photo! 💛 It was a defining moment because I got to see the light that entertainment can bring beyond the big screen. It made me want to pursue a career in the industry… what a blessing that it’s on my own terms as a Content Creator! 🥹 Shoutout to @The Lighthouse for the album release invite 🙏🏾 . #willsmith #losangelesinfluencer #losangelescontentcreator #travelinfluencer Los Angeles content creator, Los Angeles influencer, will smith new album release