(Season 3, Episode 19 as "Cindy"), Episodes: The Script Formerly Known As and Not, I Barbecue (Season 2), Episode: "Kiss My Butler" (Season 1, Episode 10 as "Helen"), Episode: Recurring character for 16 episodes as "Lisa", Episode: "M Is For The Many Things She Gave Me" (Season 4, Episode 22 as "Janice"), Episodes: "Working It Out" (Season 1, Episode 25 as "Marissa Redman"); "She Ain't Heavy" (Season 2, Episode 8 as "Dee Dee"), Episode: "Cold Feet, Hot Body" (Season 5, Episode 23 as "Denise"), Episode: "Clubba Hubba" (Season 1, Episode 3 as "Mimi Mumford"), Episode: "When You Hit Upon A Star" (Season 4, Episode 17 as "Michelle Michaels"), Episode: "Did The Earth Move For You?" l don't. Actress-dancer-director Jasmine Guy has enjoyed a diverse career in television, theatre and film. No this, no that." It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. Will (Will Smith) is feels sorry for his friend, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) right now, and but Will (Will Smith) is be successful with his friend, Kayla (Ja. Ceremonial? surviving on the thought of loving you, it's just like the water The fusion of charm, savoir faire, and touching honesty youve seen in his best work was honed during the shows six-season run. I realized Id never be the female version of Tiger Woods, but I tried. 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. I still have thatits the heart of who I am. 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. Between him and Alfonso, all I could do was laugh. No. In honor of the show's 25th anniversary, we spoke to a few of themNia Long,. I studied really hard, and I went in there and nailed it. Will was nice, Alfonso [Ribeiro] was very nice, and so were Janet [Hubert] and James [Avery], rest his soul. At that moment in time, it couldve been anyone on the show, but it really showed me that it was doable. Six auditions later, I got the part. Then, all of a sudden, he was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Oprah delivers her usual class and sass in this episode, which centers around a family trip to Chicago to appear on Winfrey's show. Calling The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air a "cultural touchstone" is a gross understatement. Episode: S02 E06 "Guess Who's Coming to Marry?". Prolific character actor Michael Rapaport has spoken in interviews about being a fan of Will Smith's from back in the day in Philly, so he must have been excited to play a role in this episode, wherein Will and Carlton throw a party that gets out of hand at their new pad. Veteran character actor Bader sets up laughs and a surprise for Will's mom, who is less than thrilled that her sister is marrying a white man. Sure stars alongside music mogul Quincy Jones and proves that famous friends look just as good on Will as that monochrome jumpsuit. But it was the 90s. Fox: It definitely got the ball rolling and the phone started ringing. 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. It was the vehicle that took him from the Fresh Prince, to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, to Academy Award-nominated megastar. Episodes: S04 E05 "It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It" and S06 E11 "I, Ooh, Baby, Baby". I didnt find it intimidating, but I was like, "Wow, hes so confident to be so young." I was like, "Wow, hes a movie star," and very few people make that transition. 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. Nia Long: I was scared to death pretty much every day I was there, and I tried not to show it. 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. She was born on March 10, 1962. Obviously, Will Smith was fortunate enough to have a seemingly endless number of talented and beautiful women play his girlfriends during the shows run. Like, he was a real actor. "I'm like dying to crack a joke or something at some. 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. 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? 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. Hes down to earthhes just a class act. Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airs status made the show a platform for its guest-stars. 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. The psycho bitch showed up. The Saxophone genius Branford Marsalis wins over Hilary and shows Will a thing or too about how to use the sax for sex appeal. The guest stars they had on the show were just incredible week after week, the writing was excellent, and the cast was amazing. One of Vivian 's students, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her, but fails. These are the moments you cant find on YouTube. 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. I remember being like, "Thank God hes tall," and I remember he was nice, but he was really confident. Sure for a star-studded fantasy that reflects Will's excitement about his new celebrity-filled domicile. I didnt want to leave. I met Will briefly on the set of A Different World and found him bright, charismatic, and talented. Other actresses spoke about what happened prior to filming an episode. When Hilary subs for Kathie on her hit morning show "Live! Using familiar strokes to revive the role that made him a TV icon, Conrad appeared alongside Gary Coleman as their characters from "Diff'rent Strokes. 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. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Actually, Will helped me practice for my Set It Off audition. I had met Will before as a dancer. She won six consecutive N.A.A.C.P. Al B. Elise Neal: The whole experience was really a great time. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. The guest stars they had on the show were just incredible week after week, the writing was excellent, and the cast was amazing. 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. The "Good Times" star plays the father of Will's girlfriend and a bit of a ladies man. 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. I didnt find it intimidating, but I was like, "Wow, hes so confident to be so young." 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. So when we sit down the first day, he says to me: "Were going to do this kissing scene. ", Episode: S02 E01 "Did the Earth Move for You?". If he could do it, so could I. Im still trying to be like Will Smith [Laughs]. 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. T. lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. 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. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: She Ain't Heavy, Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. All of them may not harbor pride for this feat, but they understand how that designation aligns with the shows legacy. She can be seen currently in the film 'October Baby'. She was born on March 10, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts. Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. Vivian Banks: I know what that feels like. Nia Long: I was scared to death pretty much every day I was there, and I tried not to show it. 'Try Me' was produced by Full Force and features Xcape with Candy Burgess. Youre just like, "This cannot be real," but it was so real. We played dozens, and for anyone that knows anything about black folk.you don't talk about [anyones] mama. Elise Neal: I posted a flashback picture of me and Pam Grier on Instagram recently, and it almost got a thousand likes. Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) is tells Will (Will Smith) about their jokes right now, and Will (Will Smith) is hugging with Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy)! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series 1990-1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. . You'll love this episode, bet on it! Vivica A. She is best known for her starring role as Whitley Gilbert in the television sitcom A Different World and Roxy in Dead Like Me . 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. How would you feel if someone interfered with your life? She came to work everyday, and she was with him everyday. Her parents were of African American and Portuguese descent. Nia Long: I think Will was just as green as I was in terms of the process. No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. Guy and Ali first met on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Its been 24 years, so I dont remember if Will and I had ever met before the show. Released in 2019, Disney's live-action remake of the 1992 animated film starred Mena Massoud as the . 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. While she doesn't necessarily have a preference between comedic and dramatic roles, the 59-year-old explained how she juggled the two extremes. On The Fresh Prince, he was playing a character closer to who he really is, but once I realized that he played this character that couldnt be more unlike him, I gained a whole new respect for him. When he said, "Janet, what is wrong with you?!" Actually, Will helped me practice for my Set It Off audition. Episodes: S06 E09,10 "There's the Rub" (Parts 1 and 2). In this holiday episode, Holyfield delivers a one-two punch as a neighbor who's less than thrilled with Will's zealous decorating efforts. 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. Her father was a pastor at the historic Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. 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. I knew he was really special because, even at that time, he had such a successful music career that you knew he was different. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. Fox: You can watch the show to this day, and youll still crack up. 22 Season 1, Episode 22 Banks Shot. Vivica A. For Will, it was like him kind of getting paid to go to acting school. They all seemed really happy and they made me feel really comfortable. 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? No epic guest star list would be complete without a drop in from the King of Cameos, Mr. William Shatner. 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. Nia Long: A ritual? Lela Rochon: I remember they said we were going to go into Wills dressing room and do a group prayer, but before we did the prayer, they did a dance. 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). Youre just happy to have a job. Absolutely. Child acting phenomenon Nicholle Tom lands her first TV role in this episode, which also features a performance from Bel Biv Devoe. Voorhies plays an old flame of Carlton's and surprises the hell out of everyone when she comes bearing the news that Carlton may be a father. 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. I remember being like, "Thank God hes tall," and I remember he was nice, but he was really confident. Kathleen 1 episode, 1991 Lela Rochon . but it made sense when Karyn did it because she had such a specific take on it. 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. Arthel returned as herself the following season. Episode: S04 E19 "You'd Better Shop Around". Elise Neal (Wendy, Season 4, Episode 22): I was really excited to be part of the show. Episode: S01 E21 "Love at Fist Fight" And he was right. Funny . It was a fun week. No tongue. While the show had a huge impact on American style one could not overlook the beautiful women who also made cameos on the show. Vivica A. They were like, "Youre on a soap opera, honey." Fox: You can watch the show to this day, and youll still crack up. Episode: S06 E07 "Not with My Cousin You Don't". It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. These are the moments you cant find on YouTube. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. It was just strange because I worked with Eddie Murphy and all of these people and nobody did that. Jasmine Guy is an American actress, singer, and dancer who portrays Sheila "Grams" Bennett on The Vampire Diaries. 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. Let's help each other fly. Bel Biv Devoe gave a performance in the Banks living room that was worth risking Uncle Phil's wrath for. Because hes the complete opposite of that character. Will was nice, Alfonso [Ribeiro] was very nice, and so were Janet [Hubert] and James [Avery], rest his soul. Nia Long: I think Will was just as green as I was in terms of the process. It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. So I spent most of my time in my dressing room just trying to be on point. Rumor has it that Jada was supposed to be cast as "Lisa" who was Will Smith's longtime girlfriend who stood him up on the altar. When a bout of tonsillitis forces Will to come to grips with his fear of hospitals, Doctor Dre from "Yo! After years on Broadway and touring the globe, Jasmine landed the role of Whitley Gilbert on the Cosby Show spin-off 'A Different World'. Jasmine Guy: All week people gave me mama jokes, most of which could never be aired, but I had so much fun throwing new lines at Will. Jasmine has worked extensively in theatre with Kenny Leon, Susan Booth, Andrea Frye and Pearl Cleage. Network. Vivica A. 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. Longtime "Newlywed Game" host wins when he steps into his familiar role as game show host in this classic episode. Before playing Ray Romano's quirky and morose brother in "Everybody Loves Raymond," Garett portrayed a mobster in this tall tale of an episode. Nia Long: A ritual? Fox: Well, you know he had the best of the best, so it makes me feel really good to be in the company of those hot chicks! Fox surprises Will twice: once by how attractive she is, and then by how infatuated she is with him. JASMINE GUY is an American actress, singer, dancer, and director. They literally put on hip-hop music and everyone danced and did a little solo; it was so fun. Youre just like, "This cannot be real," but it was so real. 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. Real-life real estate mogul Trump leads the Banks family to reflect on how much they love their home when he makes them a tempting offer to buy it. Vivica A. 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. Vivian winds up lecturing Kayl See production, box office & company info. Vivica A. KidaDynamite. Vivica A. New hunting and fishing license year begins in Montana, LeBron James, DeAaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race, Mother pleads for justice in Christmas Eve double homicide. I was a fan of his, so when I got the part, I was like "Yes!" Standup powerhouse Hughley plays Will's comedian friend from Philly and proves that friends from way back make the best wing men. Fox: Well, you know he had the best of the best, so it makes me feel really good to be in the company of those hot chicks! 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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. 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. 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. l was left with no education and nothing l was qualified to do. 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. I think I had done one of his early videos. 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. Every time you see him, he always greets you the same. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air provied many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. 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. Jasmine Guy (Kayla Samuels, Season 1, Episode 21): I was happy to be asked to do the show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 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. TV-PG 24 m IMDb RATING 7.3 /10 777 YOUR RATING Rate Comedy One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her but fails. Will Smith and Jasmine Guy (Photo by Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images). (JASMINE GUY) begins dating Will, her grades slide, threatening her scholarship. Thats definitely a joke; I definitely dont take myself that seriously, but it is what it is. I remember one time at lunch, they took me golfing and it was a disaster. 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. At that moment in time, it couldve been anyone on the show, but it really showed me that it was doable. Jasmine Guy. I look back at some of those episodes like, "Wow, I really needed to tone down the attitude." So I kind of knew him, and then I knew him out and about as Will Smith the rapper. I was a fan of his, so when I got the part, I was like "Yes!" 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. 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. You fit in here. Elise Neal:I posted a flashback picture of me and Pam Grier on Instagram recently, and it almost got a thousand likes. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. lt took me years to get back. 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. As lavish as the Banks mansion is, let's face it, it will always be second fiddle to Bel Air's naughtiest domicile. She began her professional career at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. James Avery and Elise Neal (Photo by Joseph Del Valle/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images). 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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