WATCH: Will Smith Shares Teary Video About Reconnecting With Eldest Son Trey

Will Smith shared an emotional video to Instagram yesterday.

The actor is at a Formula One event in Abu Dhabi with his eldest son Trey Smith.

Trey's mother is Will's ex-wife Sheree Zampino and he admits his relationship with his 26-year-old son suffered after their divorced.

Taking to the social media platform in a video about his trip Smith said, "I usually take my kids separately on stuff so they have their individual daddy time."

 

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It has not always been like this between Trey & I. We STRUGGLED FOR YEARS after my Divorce from his Mother. He felt betrayed & abandoned. It is a Wild Blessing to recover & restore a Loving Relationship with My Beautiful Son! @treysmith0011

A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) on Nov 27, 2018 at 11:02am PST

He then revealed an intimate moment he shared with Trey.

"So we've been doing this, hanging at the F1, and he said, 'You know what dad? I just realized you're not just my dad - I'm pretty sure you're my best friend.'"

In the accompanying status he said, 'It has not always been like this between Trey & I. We STRUGGLED FOR YEARS after my Divorce from his Mother. He felt betrayed & abandoned.'

He continued, 'It is a Wild Blessing to recover & restore a Loving Relationship with My Beautiful Son!'

 

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WE always have the BEST time. Laughter is the best medicine. What do you think my dad @willsmith said? Best caption wins! #FAMILYFIRST #AcENation #WillSmith #jokes #Funniestmanalive 📸 @alansilfen

A post shared by Trey AcE Smith (@treysmith0011) on Nov 26, 2018 at 5:47pm PST

Trey also shared they video with the caption, 'Awwwww shucks ♥️ you too big guy'

We're not crying... you are!