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Martin Scorsese 'Tricked' into TikTok Stardom by Daughter

The acclaimed director's unexpected foray into social media has garnered millions of views and introduced him to a new, younger audience.

  • Acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese has become a viral sensation on TikTok, thanks to videos filmed by his daughter Francesca.
  • Scorsese, who was unaware of the concept of going 'viral', was 'tricked' into participating in the videos, which include him guessing slang words and ranking films.
  • The videos, which Scorsese often filmed in his pajamas at home, have garnered millions of views and introduced the director to a new, younger audience.
  • Despite his surprise at the videos' popularity, Scorsese appreciates his daughter's talent, stating that she 'has a good eye'.
  • Scorsese's recent directorial work includes the award-winning films 'The Irishman' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon'.
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