In this exclusive video interview with Watch magazine, filmed on the occasion of his cover shoot for the November-December 2017 issue, S.W.A.T. Shemar Moore star opens up about his beloved mom, Marilyn Joan Wilson-Moore. Filmed before her passing on February 8, 2020, Moore speaks passionately about the many ways in which she enabled him to live the best life possible.

We feel privileged to have captured these words, and we are also moved by the tribute Moore shared on his Instagram page about an extraordinary woman who was mom, mentor, and friend. If you ever wondered what's behind the handsome face and buff exterior, you can now better appreciate Shemar Moore's inner strength.

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