[Seeing him] take it to the next level was kind of beautiful, and its always amazing to me who joins you on that journey when your life is about to make a huge change. Hes a star." It was just strange because I worked with Eddie Murphy and all of these people and nobody did that. 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. 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. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. For some, it was a chance to show their versatility as performers. Carlton's power hungry ways threaten to put a damper on Will's chances with this "Drew Carey Show" beauty. So when I got the part, I was thrilled because I love Will and we totally went on to make movie magic laterand not just with him, with his wife too. Jasmine starred on Broadway in the original productions of Beehive and Leader of the Pack, and reprised . I didnt even know I was sassy back then, I was just being me. When Will feels ashamed about his lack of self defense techniques, he attempts to become the next karate kid by taking lessons with Mr. Yoshi. Hilary wins sister of the year when she pulls strings to get Little T to sing at Ashley's birthday, but the party's over when he falls for Ashley and Will and Carlton become overly protective. . Episodes: S05 E25 "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll" and S06 E21 "I, Stank Hole in One". Lela Rochon: I didnt know him at all. "Cosby Show"'s Warner, plays Hilary's boyfriend, but has no love for Will and sues after our star hits his car without carrying auto insurance. 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. Make sure that you stay focused, and youll have a great career in front of you, Viv. Taking a break from portraying Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor's oldest son, Zachery heads to Bel Air. That was sort of impressive to me. She was recognized as one of her era's leading actresses. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airr (1991)- as Kayla Samuels on the episode dubbed Love at First Fight; Stompin' at the Savoy (1992)- as Alice; Vivian winds up lecturing Kayl See production, box office & company info. Role: Kayla Samuels. Everybody was watching it and thats why being part of it, even if you werent a series regular, was a great thing because it always meant a lot on your resume. 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. Born March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 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. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. There were so many things to love about The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. To be able to say that the great, bomb-ass Pam Grier was my mother and that Will had sex with her, and that I was part of that whole episode is still a very nice memory that I have. When Will runs into Lisa while wearing a fat suit at a grocery store, the fact that she is with heart throb Harper adds insult to injury in the produce section. Episode: S03 E11 "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home from the Forum". Fox: I think we would do a prayer before the show, because what youd do is a dry taping, and then youd tape it in front of an audience. King. For some, it was a chance to show their versatility as performers. When Hilary has a chance to pose for Playboy, Will has to decide whether to go to the mansion with her or go on a date with a girl he's been crushing on. The audition process was a different experience for each of the actresses. I went on to do Set It Off with his wifeand then I played Willow's mom on True Jackson, VP. Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? They're saying Jasmine Guy looks like Prince! Then I got a call two weeks later like, "Yo, this is your chance." It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. Elise Neal: Im not surprised by it. 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. Then, all of a sudden, he was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air provied many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. Vivica A. It was the vehicle that took him from the Fresh Prince, to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to Academy Award-nominatedmegastar. Description: Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. She was so cool, and Ill say: she may have played Foxy Brown, but Pam Grier is just a sweet, beautiful soul. 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.". Obviously, Will Smith was fortunate enough to have a seemingly endless number of talented and beautiful women play his girlfriends during the shows run. Vivica A. I think part of the amazing work comes from being pretty vulnerable and open, so I was just a young girl trying to live my dream, and Will was great. In this early episode, Hardison teams up with Quincy Jones and Al B. So how old is Jasmine Guy? Everyone was aware of the show, and a certain age groupregardless of racecan recite every word of the iconic theme song. Child acting phenomenon Nicholle Tom lands her first TV role in this episode, which also features a performance from Bel Biv Devoe. "Cosby Show" cutie Raven-Symone may be a small child, but she makes a big splash as Claudia, the daughter of Will's mother's boyfriend. That was her part; she really owned it. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. 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. And he was right. 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. Elise Neal (Wendy, Season 4, Episode 22): I was really excited to be part of the show. Ms. The Saxophone genius Branford Marsalis wins over Hilary and shows Will a thing or too about how to use the sax for sex appeal. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. When one thinks of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," a myriad of memories come to mind: . l got four older sisters, all of them mamas before they were 18. Elise Neal: Pam Grier taught me so many life lessons in that week. She studied at Northside Performing Arts High School. 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. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Over 3500 words on everyone from Al B. None of them finished high school. He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. Lela Rochon: You knew it was a big show when it came out. Robin is best known as the right-hand woman to outspoken talk show host Howard Stern, but here, she contributes her contagious cackle to a somewhat haunting episode of Fresh Prince. Vivica A. 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. As a frequent motivational public speaker, Jasmine is called upon to share her story openly with those who may benefit from her trials and triumphs. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air provided many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. They literally put on hip-hop music and everyone danced and did a little solo; it was so fun. When Guy plays one of Aunt Viv's opinionated students, Will quickly develops the hots for her and learns that dating college girls means entering a totally different world. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. So I kind of knew him, and then I knew him out and about as Will Smith the rapper. Nia Long: A ritual? Fox: I think I had met him because I remember one time, I did a little bit of stand-in work for Jasmine Guy. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1). Stepping off the court for a moment, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar dons the ridiculous golfing outfit Hilary has purchased for Uncle Phil and tees up with Jazz as his caddy. Other actresses spoke about what happened prior to filming an episode. Enjoy these stunning shots of Will Smiths former girlfriends on The Fresh Prince? In one of television's most epic meeting of minds, Carlton gets a chance to perform his self-titled dance for none other than Don Cornelius from "Soul Train.". I studied really hard, and I went in there and nailed it. But it was the 90s. Vivica A. Hes down to earthhes just a class act. I was rollin at the audition, and they called 15 minutes later to tell me I got the part. In fact, she never let a single blade of. It was like a "posse up" moment: like, lets bring it all in, bring in the love, and get the energy going. and I put up my finger. Fox: It definitely got the ball rolling and the phone started ringing. )," S05 E25 "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll". As of July 2022, Jasmine Guy 's estimated net worth was $4 million. 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. The show was a hit, so I didnt want to mess up. When he said, "Janet, what is wrong with you?!" Elise Neal: The whole experience was really a great time. In this star studded episode, Bo was the biggest star at the time. Vivica A Fox: Working with them was like working with family. Then, all of a sudden, he was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She has traveled throughout the U.S. and appeared at more than a hundred speaking engagements, addressing diverse audiences at colleges, universities, conventions, corporations, affinity groups, churches, high schools and countless charitable and fund-raising events. Beautiful chanteuse Vanessa Williams plays a single expectant mother in Aunt Viv's Lamaze class (which Will is roped into attending). By the time l realized l'd made a mistake, it was too late. I actually have a Polaroid from the episode where Will has on like, tuxedo shorts. . Jasmine Guy. Episodes: S04 E05 "It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It" and S06 E11 "I, Ooh, Baby, Baby". Menu. 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. 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. You usually do a prayer before you shoot a scene or begin filming to make sure everything is good. Like, he was a real actor. 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? ", Goof: In this episode, Will says he's no good with math, but in ". For Will, it was like him kind of getting paid to go to acting school. Elise Neal: At the end of the day, years later, I ended up on [the show he executive produced], All of Us, so it all kind of comes full-circle. lt took me years to get back. Elise Neal: I could see the talent from watching the show before I was even on it. 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. While the show had a huge impact on American style one could not overlook the beautiful . Although its one of the most important black television shows ever made, it transcended race. Long before introducing the nation to the concept of "smizing," super model Tyra Banks has Will and Carlton smiling on the regular when she takes on a season-long arc as Jackie, Will's childhood friend from Philly. 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. He had other things going on besides the show. Nia Long: I did the one season, and then he just blew up. To be able to say that the great, bomb-ass Pam Grier was my mother and that Will had sex with her, and that I was part of that whole episode is still a very nice memory that I have. Nia Long: I met Will, we talked for a little bit and then I hung out and watched their process, and then I did one episode. 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. 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. When Hilary subs for Kathie on her hit morning show "Live! 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. 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. Fox: I think we would do a prayer before the show, because what youd do is a dry taping, and then youd tape it in front of an audience. 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. 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. I remember I came in and the entire cast was on set having a table read, and a friend of mine who was a writer on the show told me to come down and say hello to everyone. 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