That was her part; she really owned it. No one has benefited more from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airthan its star, Will Smith. As lavish as the Banks mansion is, let's face it, it will always be second fiddle to Bel Air's naughtiest domicile. 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. They all seemed really happy and they made me feel really comfortable. Nia Long: I was scared to death pretty much every day I was there, and I tried not to show it. No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. Thats definitely a joke; I definitely dont take myself that seriously, but it is what it is. So I spent most of my time in my dressing room just trying to be on point. James Avery and Elise Neal (Photo by Joseph Del Valle/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images). This comedic legend gives Will a run for his money as the hospital's wittiest womanizer. 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. Decades before singing her way to stardom in "Glee," Naya helps Hilary ponder the joys of having a child employee. 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. Lela Rochon: When I saw Bad Boys, I remember being so surprised and taken aback. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. Jasmine Guy: Everyone on that show was talented and gifted, and we have to stick together. William 'Will' Smith: l think l should go. Carlton's power hungry ways threaten to put a damper on Will's chances with this "Drew Carey Show" beauty. Furthermore, that finesse helped the TV-version of Will Smith score the attention of some of the most talented and desirable young actresses of that era. 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. Youre just like, "This cannot be real," but it was so real. ", Episode: S06 E19 "I, Whoops, There It Is". In this star studded episode, Bo was the biggest star at the time. I actually have a Polaroid from the episode where Will has on like, tuxedo shorts. 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? 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. If he could do it, so could I. Im still trying to be like Will Smith [Laughs]. 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. 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 Fox: Working with them was like working with family. He was like, "Yeah, give me a little sista girl." It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. Nia Long: To me, he was already a star. 'Try Me' was produced by Full Force and features Xcape with Candy Burgess. 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). I was just like "Okay, Im here.". l got four older sisters, all of them mamas before they were 18. Elise Neal (Wendy, Season 4, Episode 22): I was really excited to be part of the show. The psycho bitch showed up. Funny . l told him that l didn't think you two should spend so much time together. The fusion of charm, savoir faire, and touching honesty youve seen in his best work was honed during the shows six-season run. Fox: I had kind of just started acting and was coming off of soap operas, and graduating to doing nighttime television, sitcoms, and dramas. Jasmine Guy and Carolyn Hennesy in 'Vanished: Searching for my Sister.' - Credit: Courtesy of A+E Networks. All I heard was "No tongue," and everything went black. It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. Jasmine Guy. - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator: Reply #1 posted 07/10/08 3:37pm. Vivica A. A young girl coming from Brooklyn who lived in South Central, Los Angeles born to a single momthat doesnt happen every day. Ive been working non-stop for the last 25 years. No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. Nia Long: A ritual? The song shot up the R & B charts quickly to Gold status, and fueled the success of the album's second and third chart singles 'Another Like My Lover' and 'I Just Wanna Hold You'. 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. Vivica A. 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. Her father was a pastor at the historic Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Ritualistic? 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." 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. Will was nice, Alfonso [Ribeiro] was very nice, and so were Janet [Hubert] and James [Avery], rest his soul. It was just strange because I worked with Eddie Murphy and all of these people and nobody did that. Will (Will Smith) is studying with his friend, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) right now! T. lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. 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. Thats definitely a joke; I definitely dont take myself that seriously, but it is what it is. Will became a style icon overnight due to his classic high-top fade and flawless Jordan collection. Vivica A. 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. Nia Long: A ritual? Your problem is that you don't know you deserve it. I think I had done one of his early videos. No. Vivica A. 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. Keeping up with the show's tradition featuring of winning sports cameos, Ken Griffey Jr. lends one of baseball's best arms to Carlton's carnival game and offers Will some valuable dating advice. I remember going to see him in Bad Boys, and when he came running down the street with that shirt open I was like, "Oh shit, my boy evolved! 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. Episode: S01 E04 "Not With My Pig, You Don't". Nia Long (Lisa Wilkes, Multiple episodes): For me, there wasnt an audition process. . In 1992, Guy appeared in CBS's Stompin' at the Savoy alongside Vanessa Williams, again under the direction of Debbie Allen , and in 1993, she played the mother of Halle Berry's character . Like, he was a real actor. Episode: S01 E05 "Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy". Absolutely. 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. 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. 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. 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." Vivian Banks: Kayla, don't be so angry with Will. I didnt want to leave. She was raised in Collier Heights . I realized Id never be the female version of Tiger Woods, but I tried. Absolutely. 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. 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." Look no further because you will find whatever you are looking for in here. Vivica A. Jasmine has worked extensively in theatre with Kenny Leon, Susan Booth, Andrea Frye and Pearl Cleage. 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. TV super-personality Leeza Gibbons has no problem putting Hilary in her place after she parks in her reserved spot. 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. 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. Vivica A. Nia Long: To me, he was already a star. Welcome to our website for all Jasmine's Prince ___ Ababwa who is granted a wish by the Genie to become a prince temporarily . This is so awkward." 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. 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. Episode: S04 E19 "You'd Better Shop Around". Jasmine Guy . One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her but fails. Elise Neal: Im not surprised by it. ", Episode: S04 E01 "Where There's a Will, There's a Way"(Part 1). Vivian winds up lecturing Kayl See production, box office & company info. And he was right. Beautiful chanteuse Vanessa Williams plays a single expectant mother in Aunt Viv's Lamaze class (which Will is roped into attending). 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. Its been 24 years, so I dont remember if Will and I had ever met before the show. 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. Actually, Will helped me practice for my Set It Off audition. In The Name Of Love" (Season 4, Episode 18 as "Samantha"), Episode: "M Is For The Many Things She Gave Me" (Season 4, Episode 22 as "Wendy"), Episodes: "That's No Lady, That's My Cousin" (Season 3, Episode 3 as "Veronica"); "Not I, Barbecue" (Season 6, Episode 6 as "Sandra"). It was such a fun set; everybody was great. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. When Will and Lisa attempt to elope in Vegas, they find a true Soul Man of an officiant in the form of Isaac Hayes. Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. Lela Rochon: I didnt know him at all. 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. Elise Neal: The whole experience was really a great time. 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 amassed this wealth via acting in a number of box office successes. Gary slightly modifies his classic catch phrase to suit the Fresh Prince, asking "What you talkin' 'bout, Will?". Vivica A. With Regis and Kathie Lee," it becomes clear that Kathie Lee is better suited to partner up with Reg. 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). . Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. Then I got a couple of other sitcoms and the rest is history. It doesnt even happy every other day, so when I look back on those times, I have more appreciation for certain things now than I did then because I think was so naive. The fact that it has lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. Jasmine starred on Broadway in the original productions of Beehive and Leader of the Pack, and reprised . Vivian Banks: I know what that feels like. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. 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. but it made sense when Karyn did it because she had such a specific take on it. I act like it was no big deal, but the kids think its a huge deal. Elise Neal: We did a prayer. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. In one of the show's surprisingly tear-jerking moments, entertainment legend Ben Vereen plays Lou, Will's long lost and disappointing father. Vivica A. 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. Where There's a Will, There's a Way (Part 1), Where There's a Will, There's a Way (Part 2), The episode name is a play on the phrase "Love at first sight. 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 started off all nice, and then when we got to dinner, I just turned on him. Episode: S04 E13 "Twas the Night Before Christening". Usually before you did it in front of an audience, there was always a group prayer. Lela Rochon: You know what? 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. Like, "Is he really saying this? He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. Jasmine Guy Actress Writer Director IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Play trailer 1:46 The Lady Makers (2022) 9 Videos 85 Photos Actress-dancer-director Jasmine Guy has enjoyed a diverse career in television, theatre and film. Scene from. Six auditions later, I got the part. The fusion of charm, savoir faire, and touching honesty youve seen in his best work was honed during the shows six-season run. Standup powerhouse Hughley plays Will's comedian friend from Philly and proves that friends from way back make the best wing men. Love at First Sight is the 21st episode of Season 1 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. ", Vivica A. Vivian Banks: Look, l didn't always fit in. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air provided many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. 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. Jasmine Guy (Kayla Samuels, Season 1, Episode 21): I was happy to be asked to do the show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Like, "Is he really saying this? 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. Will definitely seemed like he was focused and that he had a plan from day one, and he succeeded in executing that plan. He had other things going on besides the show. I studied really hard, and I went in there and nailed it. Ceremonial? 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. Lela Rochon: When I saw Bad Boys, I remember being so surprised and taken aback. 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. 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. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. Will definitely seemed like he was focused and that he had a plan from day one, and he succeeded in executing that plan. 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. All of them may not harbor pride for this feat, but they understand how that designation aligns with the shows legacy. Buy The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air: The Complete Series on Google Play, then watch on your PC, Android, or iOS devices. How would you feel if someone interfered with your life? 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. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: She Ain't Heavy, Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. 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. JASMINE GUY is an American actress, singer, dancer, and director. Episode: S04 E24 "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse". 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 . 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. Youre just like, "This cannot be real," but it was so real. The audition process was a different experience for each of the actresses. All I heard was "No tongue," and everything went black. He was like, "Yeah, give me a little sista girl." Nia Long: Yeah, I think its The Nia Long Effect; I dont know [Laughs]. 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." So he was advising me.. Like, he was a real actor. 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. No tongue. 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 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. 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. 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.". Lela Rochon: I just look at the pictures and I cant believe how young we were, which is more amazing to me. lt took me years to get back. That was sort of impressive to me. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. 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. 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. Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil start to worry when he takes a liking to Hilary. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. l know what it feels like to clean hotel rooms during the day and go to school at night to get the high school diploma l didn't get. 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. Nia Long: Yeah, I think its The Nia Long Effect; I dont know [Laughs]. He doesnt need to say this." Kayla Samuels 1 episode, 1991-1995 Tisha Campbell . There were so many things to love about The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. l'm the last chance for the whole damn family and you have no idea what that feels like. 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. Fox: Hes been an inspiration for my career for many years because hes such a gentleman. When he said, "Janet, what is wrong with you?!" [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. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using Chromecast. Sure to Zsa Zsa Gabor. She had signed up to a number of endorsement arrangements, for which she received generous pay. Vivian Banks: lt's not something l'm proud of, but l did it. I was like, "Wow, hes a movie star," and very few people make that transition. People were posting quotes from the episodethings I had even forgotbecause they remember everything about that show. I think I had done one of his early videos. Child acting phenomenon Nicholle Tom lands her first TV role in this episode, which also features a performance from Bel Biv Devoe. In addition to her defining role on A Different World, she appeared in a 1991 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Kayla, one of Will Smith's girlfriends. Jasmine Guy. l was left with no education and nothing l was qualified to do. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. 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. Guy and Ali first met on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 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. 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 began her professional career at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. Will knows it and l know it, but unless you know it, there is nothing more l can say. I didnt want to leave. Episode: S05 E25 "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll". Vivica A. They literally put on hip-hop music and everyone danced and did a little solo; it was so fun. He got some muscles!". Vivica A. Episode: S04 E12 "You've Gotta Be a Football Hero". Azaria takes a break from voicing numerous characters on "The Simpsons" to moonlight as a cop who's convinced Will and Carlton are committing grand theft auto. It was like a "posse up" moment: like, lets bring it all in, bring in the love, and get the energy going. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airs status made the show a platform for its guest-stars. Vivica A. 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. Oprah delivers her usual class and sass in this episode, which centers around a family trip to Chicago to appear on Winfrey's show. One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her, but fails. 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. Let's help each other fly. It was like a "posse up" moment: like, lets bring it all in, bring in the love, and get the energy going. He doesnt need to say this." 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 pride is in the fact that A. 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