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Culture May 13, 2019

'Are you serious!?' Russell Wilson's mother loses it as NFL star surprises her with home

WATCH: Russell Wilson gives his mom the ultimate Mother's Day surprise

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gave his mother the surprise of a lifetime Sunday as the Super Bowl winner bought her a brand new home.

For Mother's Day, he wrote, "All these years you have never asked me for anything ... only thing you ever wanted is for me to LOVE. Well thanks for loving us the way you do. This ones for you. I love you momma."

In the video, Wilson calmly hands over the keys to a new home, while his mother Tammy stands in shock.

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All these years you have never asked me for anything... only thing you ever wanted is for me to LOVE. Well thanks for loving us the way you do. This ones for you. I love you momma. #HappyMothersDay #GodIsGood 🏡

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"Are you serious!?" she keeps asking, eventually screaming in surprise.

There are eventual tears as Tammy realizes what her loving son and family have done for her.

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Yeah, you should probably grab some tissues for this one.

Wilson gently holds his mother, as she continues to sob happy tears. Even as she opens the front door, she says, "You're lying to me."

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Grateful for the incredible Mommas and Grandmas in my life and my kids lives. You ladies are appreciated! Thank you ladies for the courage, wisdom and strength you instill in me. You all inspire me. #HappyMothersDay

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“It’s your house," Wilson says back as his wife Ciara watches in the background.

It's a beautiful video and gesture, and embodies what all the mothers around the globe mean to their grateful sons and daughters.

Happy belated Mother's Day!