Jasmine Guy: Everyone on that show was talented and gifted, and we have to stick together. Like, "Is he really saying this? In honor of the shows 25th anniversary, we spoke to a few of themNia Long, Jasmine Guy, Lela Rochon, Elise Neal, and Vivica A. Foxabout their memories from the show, the impact it had on their careers, and its lasting influence. I guess that one episode was sort of my audition, and then after that, they invited me back to do most of the following season. For some, it was a chance to show their versatility as performers. Fox: Hes been an inspiration for my career for many years because hes such a gentleman. All I heard was "No tongue," and everything went black. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Lela Rochon: It was a very warm, inviting set. I met Will briefly on the set of A Different World and found him bright, charismatic, and talented. Obviously, Will Smith was fortunate enough to have a seemingly endless number of talented and beautiful women play his girlfriends during the shows run. Twenty years later, Im finishing up the sequel. . ", Episode: S06 E19 "I, Whoops, There It Is". All of them may not harbor pride for this feat, but they understand how that designation aligns with the shows legacy. I was just happy to be there, and I was excited that I was getting to play such a cool role and do a lot of different fun scenes. So I kind of knew him, and then I knew him out and about as Will Smith the rapper. Fox: The great thing is that Will and I both wanted our relationship to seem real, so we spent a lot of time going over lines to make it real. lt took me years to get back. She was raised in Collier Heights . Carlton attempts to last 72 hours in Compton, but this wrestling giant doesn't exactly make things comfortable for him when he forbids him from using "school words. Funny lady Kathy Griffin plays a reporter who intends to interview Uncle Phil about an award he's won, but finds his squeaky clean history boring, until Will "helps" Phil by telling her embarrassing details of Phil's rustic past. Vivica A. Its been 24 years, so I dont remember if Will and I had ever met before the show. Then I got a couple of other sitcoms and the rest is history. "Family Matters" star Jaleel White catches serious heat from Carlton and Will after they over him talking to Ashley about having sex. Network. William 'Will' Smith: You dropped out of high school? Her other television performances include: 'Melrose Place' (with Heather Locklear); 'NYPD Blue' (with Jimmy Smits); 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' (with Will Smith) and 'Living Single' (with Queen Latifah). The guest stars they had on the show were just incredible week after week, the writing was excellent, and the cast was amazing. Look no further because you will find whatever you are looking for in here. Twenty-five years after its premiere, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air remains a phenomenon. Between him and Alfonso, all I could do was laugh. ", Episode: S02 E01 "Did the Earth Move for You?". For Will, it was like him kind of getting paid to go to acting school. When a bout of tonsillitis forces Will to come to grips with his fear of hospitals, Doctor Dre from "Yo! She was like, "If you dont like this, youd better say something," or "If you dont like your makeup, go in the bathroom and fix it yourself." And he was right. In 2004, Jasmine penned the biography 'Evolution of a Revolutionary' (Atria Books), which chronicles the life and journey of Afeni Shakur - Black Panther, activist and mother of slain rapper Tupac Shakur. Lela Rochon: You know what, I guess because now I have kids and Wills still very popular, now I just pop my collar and say, "Yeah, I was one of his girlfriends, whatever." You just never know. So many athletes, recording artists, and full-out legends graced the grounds at Banks mansion, that it's almost impossible to keep track of them alluntil now. Nia Long: I dont think I allowed myself to get as excited as I shouldve been, because I was just in shock a lot of the time. Lela Rochon: I just look at the pictures and I cant believe how young we were, which is more amazing to me. It's not unusual for Carlton to have school-related anxiety, so luckily when Will gets an interview for Princeton and Carlton doesn't, he's visited by his guardian angel Tom Jones. Episode: S05 E25 "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll". Bel Biv Devoe gave a performance in the Banks living room that was worth risking Uncle Phil's wrath for. People related to that guy who could rap, who was a little goofy, who was from the hood but moved to such a nice area and was living the dream. I dont remember which season it was that I joined the show, but by the time I arrived, he was just breaking into film and doing other things, so there was no judgment. Youre just like, "This cannot be real," but it was so real. Enjoy these stunning shots of Will Smiths former girlfriends on The Fresh Prince? Then, all of a sudden, he was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Nia Long: I did the one season, and then he just blew up. Will was nice, Alfonso [Ribeiro] was very nice, and so were Janet [Hubert] and James [Avery], rest his soul. Elise Neal: We did a prayer. He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. Born March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It was such a great show; it wasnt just about Will, it was about a great family, success, life lessons, and all those cool things. She brings just the right touch of NYC sophistication and delicious woman in her role and the episode moves along with the expect smoothness and funny moments that we all love from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Episodes: S05 E25 "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll" and S06 E21 "I, Stank Hole in One". In honor of the famous ladies who graced the Banks Mansion, PBH2 has created a gallery of Will Smiths hottest girlfriends on The Fresh Prince. Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. His talent and crossover appeal were evident, but not all of the actresses could see that he was on his way to becoming who he is today. l got four older sisters, all of them mamas before they were 18. Nia Long: A ritual? Elise Neal: Pam Grier taught me so many life lessons in that week. The psycho bitch showed up. The natural unease was settled by the familial environment on set, as well as the fact that some of them had met members of the castincluding Willbefore. Kathleen 1 episode, 1991 Lela Rochon . Fields's character Monique gets a crash course in boys and "The Facts of Life" when Will and Jazz devise a hair brained scheme to set up a fake marriage in order to trick her into going all the way with Will. Episode: S03 E05 "Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe". Jasmine Guy Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Profession Actor, singer, dancer, songwriter, director, writer Actor 66 Credits Queen 2022 Reunion Road Trip 2021 Grey's Anatomy 2019. Born March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. T. lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. Episode: S04 E09 "Fresh Prince After Dark". In honor of the show's 25th anniversary, we spoke to a few of themNia Long,. Over the last . Lela Rochon: You knew it was a big show when it came out. Like, he was a real actor. They literally put on hip-hop music and everyone danced and did a little solo; it was so fun. None of them finished high school. In this precursor to his "I, Robot" collaboration with Smith, Chi McBride plays a reporter documenting Uncle Phil's epic camping fail. In the Name of Love". For some, it was a chance to show their versatility as performers. In this early episode, Hardison teams up with Quincy Jones and Al B. It was representative of black televisions peak during the 1990s, but the fact that everyone watched and can quote entire scenes verbatim makes it exceptional. Everyone was constantly laughing, and he would just do the goofiest dances, and youd say, "Oh my God, sit your ass down," but then you loved it because he was the nucleus and the spirit. And he was right. In one of the show's surprisingly tear-jerking moments, entertainment legend Ben Vereen plays Lou, Will's long lost and disappointing father. I think I had read for Karyn Parsons role [Hilary] and then I read [for the role of Cindy] and ended up finally getting that part. She began her professional career at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. For some of the actresses, filming an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was the biggest moment of their careers at that point. Before becoming a household heartthrob in shows like "Gilmore Girls" and "Heroes," Milo Ventimiglia gets his big start in a small role on Fresh Prince as a party-goer. I knew Alfonso; I knew Tatyana [Ali]; I knew Karyn Parsons, I knew the entire cast by then because I had come up there a couple of times. Will's drool turns into dribbling when a school-time day dream has him fantasizing about playing one on one with this Pistons great. Elise Neal: I posted a flashback picture of me and Pam Grier on Instagram recently, and it almost got a thousand likes. Jasmine has also worked with these great performers and directors in these films and miniseries: Spike Lee's 'School Daze'; Eddie Murphy's 'Harlem Nights'; Alex Hailey's 'Queen', and Debbie Allen's 'Stompin' at the Savoy'. No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. This is so awkward." Longtime "Newlywed Game" host wins when he steps into his familiar role as game show host in this classic episode. With Regis and Kathie Lee," it becomes clear that Kathie Lee is better suited to partner up with Reg. Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? I didnt find it intimidating, but I was like, "Wow, hes so confident to be so young." Fox: I think I had met him because I remember one time, I did a little bit of stand-in work for Jasmine Guy. Some auditioned multiple times before securing their roles, others say they barely auditioned, and one actually read for a major role prior to her guest appearance. Vivica A. My whole family was counting on me too, but l couldn't handle the pressure, so I ran off with some guy and quit school. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The former Captain Kirk commands full attention playing himself appearing on Hilary's talk show. If youre at a level of success and you want to take the next step, then you have to let your team know thats what you want to make it happen. Will starts taking time away from her studies and Aunt Viv tells him to cut bac One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her but fails. Having an intro that DJs can randomly drop in the club over two decades later is admirable, but its far from the shows most impressive element. When one thinks of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," a myriad of memories come to mind: . Will became a style icon overnight due to his classic high-top fade and flawless Jordan collection. The psycho bitch showed up. Queen Latifah gives Will a lesson in L.A. superficiality when the pair click on a date, but her weight makes Will uneasy about asking her to the school dance. But it was the 90s. Ms. Lela Rochon: You know what? He doesnt need to say this." Let me tell you both Kayla Samuels: Let me tell you something. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. Nia Long: We had so much fun; he was so silly all the time, on camera and off. It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. Vivica A. Twenty-five years after its premiere, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air remains a phenomenon. surviving on the thought of loving you, it's just like the water Elise Neal: I was nervous, and I had what, to me at the time, was a lot of lines, so any free time I got away from the set, I was in my dressing room going over the lines. Episode: S04 E19 "You'd Better Shop Around". No. It was just strange because I worked with Eddie Murphy and all of these people and nobody did that. Proving that dads will go to great heights to protect their daughters, Witherspoon plays Augustus Adams, a militant father intent on scaring Will out of dating his baby girl. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air provided many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. Carrie Fisher was actually one of the writers for Made in America, which Will and I starred in together, and I just remember going: "Thats fuckin Princess Leia." There were so many things to love about The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. For me, the pride is in the fact that A. I got the job and B. that I worked side-to-side with Will Smith. It was the vehicle that took him from the Fresh Prince, to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to Academy Award-nominatedmegastar. 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