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. ", Episode: S02 E01 "Did the Earth Move for You?". She's 60 as of January 2023. 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. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. Look no further because you will find whatever you are looking for in here. You'll love this episode, bet on it! So I spent most of my time in my dressing room just trying to be on point. I remember being uncomfortable because its already uncomfortable that you have to do run-throughs in front of all of the producers who literally sit five feet away from you in a row of chairs, but Sheree would sit right in front of us and I would go, "Oh my God, Ive got to kiss him and his girlfriend is sitting right there. These are the moments you cant find on YouTube. In this star studded episode, Bo was the biggest star at the time. She has starred in or directed many productions, including: 'For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf; 'Miss Evers' Boys'; 'Blues for an Alabama Sky'; 'The Colored Museum'; 'The Fourposter'; 'The Nacirema Society'; 'Broke-ology'; 'Fool For Love', and most recently, 'God of Carnage' at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, where she also directed the world premiere of the opera 'I Dream', celebrating the life and journey of Martin Luther King, Jr. (JASMINE GUY) begins dating Will, her grades slide, threatening her scholarship. Its been 24 years, so I dont remember if Will and I had ever met before the show. The rest is told in his gripping visuals, The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist, the "Carlton" (and it's many incarnations). 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. I try not to think beyond the moment in this business because it changes so frequently and so quickly, so I feel like you do yourself a disservice being worried about things you cant control. It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. In the final episode of season five, Will and Lisa may be having trouble in paradise, but the sitcom's plans to get every "Cosby Show" alum to stop by are going quite swimmingly. Vivian winds up lecturing Kayl See production, box office & company info. 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. I act like it was no big deal, but the kids think its a huge deal. The ground isn't the only thing that gets shaky when Will and his girlfriend (played by Campbell) are stuck in the basement after an earthquake. Will became a style icon overnight due to his classic high-top fade and flawless Jordan collection. Fox: It was totally hilarious. Getty Images, NBC Universal: Jan Sonnenmair. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. I had met Will before as a dancer. This comedic legend gives Will a run for his money as the hospital's wittiest womanizer. The fact that it has lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. She began her professional career at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. That was her part; she really owned it. 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. Jasmine Guy: Everyone on that show was talented and gifted, and we have to stick together. When Carlton gets the Ivy League blues, he's able to find solace in wise words of the legendary B.B. . The show was a hit, so I didnt want to mess up. You fit in here. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. Chris Rock shows off his acting chops by playing both the familiar role of comedian and his sister, who Will is set up on a date with. 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. Jasmine Guy. By the time l realized l'd made a mistake, it was too late. Because hes the complete opposite of that character. Youre just like, "This cannot be real," but it was so real. If he could do it, so could I. Im still trying to be like Will Smith [Laughs]. Its been 24 years, so I dont remember if Will and I had ever met before the show. We played dozens, and for anyone that knows anything about black folk.you don't talk about [anyones] mama. In 1991, she released her self-titled album on Warner Bros. Records, featuring the hit single 'Try Me'. Sherman Hemsley brings all of the charisma and wit that made him a household name to this turn as a judge who defeats Uncle Phil in an election, only to pass away shortly after (which may or may not be related to the fact that Will has strong words with him). She had signed up to a number of endorsement arrangements, for which she received generous pay. Does Will make an effort to step up his game? Birthday: Mar 10, 1962 Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA Dancing is what fueled Jasmine Guy's passion growing up in Massachusetts in the 1960s. Over the last . Nia Long: To me, he was already a star. I act like it was no big deal, but the kids think its a huge deal. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. Longtime veteran of the big and small screen Robert Guillaume plays a car dealership owner whose persuasive skills are so good he almost convinces Will to drop out of college. Nia Long: I think that when youre in the moment, youre not worried about that. If youve interviewed any of the other actresses who were cast opposite of him, I know someone told you that he gives a speech, right? So he was advising me.. Nia Long plays Lisa Wilkes, the girl who just may be capable of getting Will to settle downuntil an unlikely romance between Will and Lisa's parents causes their sometimes rocky relationship to crumble completely. It was just the right vehicle to make him shine and make you see him in a different light, and I think he transitioned really well. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Personal life 2 Filmography 3 Appearances 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External links Lela Rochon: What I remember most about doing that show was that Will was newly engaged to his first wife, Sheree, and they were very much in love. Al B. Vivica A Fox: Working with them was like working with family. Jasmine Guy and Carolyn Hennesy in 'Vanished: Searching for my Sister.' - Credit: Courtesy of A+E Networks. In an interview on "The Graham Norton Show" in 2017 (via ET ), Will Smith revealed that during the early days of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," he would learn the entire script for every episode . Fox: I was doing The Young and the Restless, and I remember asking my agent why I didnt get a chance to audition for Independence Day. What I love about the show is that it started a great history of friendships, and Im still good friends with all of them to this day. We would do a prayer before every show, and there would be aI dont even know what you call it, its like what a basketball player does with his team before a gameand Will would jump right in the circle. Episode: S04 E12 "You've Gotta Be a Football Hero". Then afterwards, talking to Tisha Campbell and a couple of other people within the show, I realized that he gave the speech to every girl that did the show. Tipping a hat to his role as one of Vegas's most enduring and endearing performers, Newton plays a casino manager in this episode where Carlton comes to Vegas for a birthday celebration and leaves with a gambling addiction. Guy is a busy woman and although she did well in the aforementioned iconic series, she's done more than just shape a single, legendary character. lf you wonder why l seem to fit so well here it's because l worked damn hard to get here and l know l deserve it. - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator: Reply #1 posted 07/10/08 3:37pm. Nia Long: Heres what I have to say about my career, in general: I feel like I had so many wonderful examples of what acting is all about. Late night host Jay Leno may be able to take a joke in real life, but he's none to happy when Will snaps a picture of him and then accidentally sells it to a tabloid. But it was the 90s. Appearing opposite Will was a revolving door of Jet Beauty of the Week candidates who matched wits with the young actor, keeping him on his toes. When Carlton is having a crisis over his academic future, he looks to colossal talent Michael Clarke Duncan for validation and gets only an apathetic "Shut up. There were so many things to love about The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Will Smith and Jasmine Guy (Photo by Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images). Her continuing desire to blend balance and discipline with ambition and service continues to fuel her passion for the arts. I knew he was really special because, even at that time, he had such a successful music career that you knew he was different. Nia Long: I think that when youre in the moment, youre not worried about that. Vivica A. l got four older sisters, all of them mamas before they were 18. I was rollin at the audition, and they called 15 minutes later to tell me I got the part. Episode: S01 E09 "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect" (Part 2), With Heavy D at the height of his recording career, it makes perfect sense that Will would want to be one of his "boyz.". Episode: S06 E04 "Bourgie Sings the Blues". 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. Lela Rochon(Cindy, Season 2, Episode 3): I remember going in for The Fresh Prince maybe a couple of times before they finally offered me a role on the show. I wanna b ur fantasy and maybe u could be mine! 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." Vivica A. No this, no that." Will and Lisa's wedding may explode in this episode, but at least real-life popular newscaster Arthel Neville and the Banks sisters look good in their bridesmaid dresses. Like, he was a real actor. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking e One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her but fails. Elise Neal: The whole experience was really a great time. Image Awards for her portrayal of the pretentious but funny southern belle. For others, it was a launch pad for their careers. They literally put on hip-hop music and everyone danced and did a little solo; it was so fun. ", Vivica A. 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. but it made sense when Karyn did it because she had such a specific take on it. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using Chromecast. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Then I got a couple of other sitcoms and the rest is history. So I was a fan of the showyou always watch the jobs you dont get; thats why I watched the showand I really liked it. Episode: "Love At First Fight" (Season 1, Episode 21 as "Kayla Samuels"). I studied really hard, and I went in there and nailed it. I went on to do Set It Off with his wifeand then I played Willow's mom on True Jackson, VP. Hes down to earthhes just a class act. My mom say's that shit! Episodes: Season 4 - "Where There's a Will, There's a Way" (Part 1), "Where There's a Will, There's a Way"(Part 2), "All Guts, No Glory," "Father of the Year," "Blood is Thicker Than Mud," "Fresh Prince After Dark," "Take My Cousin Please," "You've Got to Be a Football Hero". 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. It was such a fun set; everybody was great. TV super-personality Leeza Gibbons has no problem putting Hilary in her place after she parks in her reserved spot. Related: Seven Life Lessons Learned From The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Episode: S01 E08 "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect" (Part 1). How would you feel if someone interfered with your life? I started off all nice, and then when we got to dinner, I just turned on him. These are the moments you cant find on YouTube. . It wasnt like a ritual, but I think [that happens] on a lot of sets. Absolutely. Vivian Banks: I know what that feels like. Oprah delivers her usual class and sass in this episode, which centers around a family trip to Chicago to appear on Winfrey's show. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air provied many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. In this holiday episode, Holyfield delivers a one-two punch as a neighbor who's less than thrilled with Will's zealous decorating efforts. 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. When Will and Lisa attempt to elope in Vegas, they find a true Soul Man of an officiant in the form of Isaac Hayes. . Lela Rochon: I didnt know him at all. Elise Neal: We did a prayer. I didnt. Then, all of a sudden, he was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It eventually took her to New York City. Youre just happy to have a job. l was left with no education and nothing l was qualified to do. Already three albums deep into his hip-hop career, Will Smith was a star by the time The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air began airing in the fall of 1990. While she doesn't necessarily have a preference between comedic and dramatic roles, the 59-year-old explained how she juggled the two extremes. If he could do it, so could I. Im still trying to be like Will Smith [Laughs]. Fox: She was doing A Different World, but she also did a guest-appearance [on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air], so then when they called me in to audition, I said absolutely. Vivica A. The Saxophone genius Branford Marsalis wins over Hilary and shows Will a thing or too about how to use the sax for sex appeal. Description: Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. Episode: S04 E18 "Stop Will! Her father was a pastor at the historic Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Eventually, Will wins her over and inadvertently starts taking time away from her studies, so Aunt Viv tells him to cut back on their relationship so Kayla can have a good future. It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. Thats reserved for the career boost given to the actors who appeared on the show, from the main players to the ones who only had scenes in one or several of Fresh Prince's 148 episodes. This is so awkward." ", Goof: In this episode, Will says he's no good with math, but in ". I still have thatits the heart of who I am. Nia Long: I think Will was just as green as I was in terms of the process. Season-only. It was the vehicle that took him from the Fresh Prince, to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to Academy Award-nominatedmegastar. Vivian Banks: Look, l didn't always fit in. 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. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It was already a hit when I auditioned, and when I read that Pam Grier was playing my mother and I was [going to be playing] Will Smiths girlfriend, it was just really a lot of fun. Vivica A. A young girl coming from Brooklyn who lived in South Central, Los Angeles born to a single momthat doesnt happen every day. Let's help each other fly. Oscar nominee Cheadle plays against his sophisticated image as Will's friend from Philly. Twenty-five years after its premiere, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air remains a phenomenon. In the Name of Love". Fox: Absolutely not. 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Nia Long: I think Will was just as green as I was in terms of the process. It wasnt like a ritual, but I think [that happens] on a lot of sets. Fox: Hes been an inspiration for my career for many years because hes such a gentleman. Born March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Were all connected, so its cool. Parents Just Dont Understand but Andy Borowitz Gets It, We Must Stop Will Smith From Rebooting The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, I had met Will before as a dancer. Fox: You can watch the show to this day, and youll still crack up. Elise Neal: Pam Grier taught me so many life lessons in that week. Like, he was a real actor. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. Fox: It definitely got the ball rolling and the phone started ringing. In honor of the show's 25th anniversary, we spoke to a few of themNia Long,. She is known for her role as Dina in the 1988 film School Daze and as Whitley Gilbert-Wayne on the NBC The Cosby Show spin-off A Different World, which originally ran from 1987 to 1993. Role: Kayla Samuels. To keep it real, I was so nervous at the timeI was still so new to the business of actingI wouldnt have even stepped to Will Smith to say anything. Episode: "Will Gets A Job" (Season 2, Episode 3 as "Cindy"), Episode: "Just Say Yo!" Episode: S04 E17 "When You Hit Upon a Star". 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. The audition process was a different experience for each of the actresses. 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. Jasmine Guy Net Worth 2022 Via Super Stars Bio Vivica A. Lela Rochon: When I saw Bad Boys, I remember being so surprised and taken aback. Fox: I had kind of just started acting and was coming off of soap operas, and graduating to doing nighttime television, sitcoms, and dramas. Nia Long: We did Made in America together, but when I saw him in Six Degrees of Separation, it hit me that he was a really good actor. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. So I kind of knew him, and then I knew him out and about as Will Smith the rapper. Lela Rochon: When I saw Bad Boys, I remember being so surprised and taken aback. Vivica Fox: There wasnt ad-libbing because we were both kind of new to the gameback then, we had to stick to the scriptso we spent a lot of time making the lines believable, and every once in a while, maybe he would ad-lib. 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." Usually before you did it in front of an audience, there was always a group prayer. I didnt want to leave. While the show had a huge impact on American style one could not overlook the beautiful women who also made cameos on the show. Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Profession Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? Everyone was aware of the show, and a certain age groupregardless of racecan recite every word of the iconic theme song. I know I couldnt jump inside of his head to see what he wanted, because at the end of the day, thats what the job is. Lela Rochon: You knew it was a big show when it came out. Vivica A. King. Fox: Ill never forget: we were hanging out for Independence Day, and he said, "Hey, good things are about to happen. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Make sure that you stay focused, and youll have a great career in front of you, Viv. MTV Raps" appears in one of his nightmares. Jasmine Guy: The most fun I had is when the two of usme and Willhad to go toe to toe with "mama" jokes. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Obviously, Will Smith was fortunate enough to have a seemingly endless number of talented and beautiful women play his girlfriends during the shows run. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. She won six consecutive N.A.A.C.P. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. You just never know. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. As Uncle Phil's sexy ex-girlfriend, Pam Grier brings plenty of drama, as well as a daughter for Will to ogle. William 'Will' Smith: You dropped out of high school? I was like, "Wow, hes a movie star," and very few people make that transition. Kayla Samuels 1 episode, 1991-1995 Tisha Campbell . Nia Long: I did the one season, and then he just blew up. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. He had other things going on besides the show. When he said, "Janet, what is wrong with you?!" Appearing opposite Will was a revolving door of Jet Beauty of the Week candidates who matched wits with the young actor, keeping him on his toes. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. I think I had done one of his early videos. Actor, singer, dancer, songwriter, director, writer. All I heard was "No tongue," and everything went black. Episode: S04 E22 "M is for the Many Things She Gave Me". The fusion of charm, savoir faire, and touching honesty youve seen in his best work was honed during the shows six-season run. Bo Knows Comedy! Fox: She was doing A Different World, but she also did a guest-appearance [on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air], so then when they called me in to audition, I said absolutely. [4] Following a move to California, she appeared in a 1991 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Kayla, one of Will Smith 's girlfriends. Elise Neal: I posted a flashback picture of me and Pam Grier on Instagram recently, and it almost got a thousand likes. When he said, "Janet, what is wrong with you?!" Episode: S03 E05 "Mama's Baby, Carlton's Maybe". Then I got a couple of other sitcoms and the rest is history. Regis choses Hilary as a temporary replacement for his longtime sidekick Kathie Lee Gifford, and realizes that perhaps this should not be his final answer. Elise Neal: The whole experience was really a great time. I try not to think beyond the moment in this business because it changes so frequently and so quickly, so I feel like you do yourself a disservice being worried about things you cant control. 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