Famous movie director Martin Scorsese is now a surprise star on TikTok. His daughter, Francesca Scorsese, got him to join the platform. Together, they make funny videos that people love to watch.
At first, Martin did not know anything about TikTok. In an interview with People magazine, he said, “I didn’t know about TikTok. [Francesca] said, ‘Dad, just do this for a minute.’ I did it, and then next thing I know, it’s all over the world.” Their videos quickly went viral, and many people found them funny and sweet.
In their videos, Francesca often teaches her dad about new slang words. She explains words like “slept on,” which means something is underrated, and “ick,” which describes something gross or annoying. In one video, Martin even tries to narrate one of Francesca’s makeup tutorials. Fans find it funny to see such a serious filmmaker having fun and being silly.
However, Martin does not always agree with every idea for a video. He said there have been a few ideas he turned down. He tells his daughter, “I think it’s going too far, honey.” But he still enjoys making videos with her. He says Francesca is funny and a good actor, and he likes playing along.
The two also starred together in a Super Bowl ad for a company called Squarespace. In the ad, Francesca helps her dad try to make a website. It shows how he struggles with new technology. People loved the ad and thought it was fun to see their bond.
Francesca thinks it is funny when her dad uses new slang words. She said, “Sometimes, he will use Gen-Z slang because he’s heard it, and it’s the funniest thing to me. Hearing your dad say, ‘Oh yeah, that slaps,’ or ‘I’m so woke,’ makes me crack up.” Even though it can be a little embarrassing, she loves that he tries to learn her language.
Martin and Francesca’s TikTok videos show their fun relationship. Even though Martin is from a different generation, he enjoys trying new things with his daughter. Their videos make people smile and show how families can have fun together doing simple things.
