All the times the original aunt viv slammed her fresh prince costars. In fact, according to the unwritten and unofficial black culture handbook, hubert is the only aunt viv we recognize. Fresh prince star janet hubert explains her decadesold. The story behind aunt vivians recast in fresh prince of. Watch all episodes of the fresh prince of belair 1990. Aunt vivs dance audition fresh prince of bel air youtube. Remember that time when the fresh prince of belairs aunt viv was all of a suddena different aunt viv. The show fresh prince of belair is definitely one of the most iconic 90s shows. With will smith, james avery, janet hubert, alfonso ribeiro. Will, a streetsmart teenager, moves from the tough streets of west philly to posh belair to live with his uncle philip, aunt vivian, his cousins spoiled hilary, preppy. Why original aunt viv was fired from fresh prince heres why. Original fresh prince of belair aunt viv slams media. Fresh prince of belairs janet hubert slams will and jada.
After the 1993 season, she was replaced by daphne maxwell. Why fresh prince of belair recast aunt vivian after season 3. In 2009 she made an effort to try and bury the hatchet after claiming that will and alfonso destroyed a. Daphne reid joined fresh prince in 1993, to take over the role of aunt vivian after janet hubert left. Whats odd about this story is that the actress is accusing smith of being responsible for her sons actions. The original aunt viv reveals why she left the fresh.
Janet was fired from the fresh prince in 1993, after three seasons. Aunt viv from the fresh prince of bel air isnt exactly fond of will smith. That changed when she won a scholarship to julliard school in new york city. Allegedly, huberts pregnancy was a violation of her contract, which resulted in her termination at the end of season 3 of the fresh prince of belair. Its been decades and janet hubert the first aunt viv and fan favorite is still going at it with fresh prince of belair star will smith according to multiple reports from outlets like bet, huberts son recently attempted suicide.
I have no interest in seeing any of these people on that kind of level, janet hubert wrote. Daphne maxwell reid spilled major tea on will smiths snapchat show about how she came to play aunt viv. The fresh prince of belair is an american sitcom television series created by quincy jones, andy and susan borowitz, that originally aired on nbc from september 10, 1990, to may 20, 1996. Fresh prince of belair fanmade trailer centers on aunt viv.
Janet hubert may have left her role as aunt viv on the 90s hit comedy fresh prince of belair 25 years ago, but shes still got stories to tell never one to censor herself, hubert has been. She is best known for playing the sassy, witty, outgoing, protective mom on the hit tv sitcom the fresh prince of belair 1990. The fresh prince of belair has been the center of various fanmade movie plots with its most recent one gaining the attention of its star will smith. In 1993, while the fresh prince of belair was one of americas mostbeloved sitcoms, hubert was abruptly fired from the.
Will smith addresses aunt viv drama on fresh prince of bel air for. The longstanding feud between janet hubert the fresh prince of belairs original aunt viv and star will smith has been welldocumented, but in a recent interview with omg. This finally explains why aunt viv changed during the fresh prince of bel air. Hubert originally played the shows matriarch, aunt vivian, for the first three seasons, until disputes with both producers and star will smith led to. The actress who played the original aunt vivian on the show, janet hubert, however, isnt sharing the good feelings. Fresh prince of belair actress janet hubert, who played the original aunt vivian on the beloved sitcom, explained her decadesold feud with costar will smith, on the thursday, february 4, episode. Whether you were a fan of carlton, uncle phil, or will smith himself, there were so many great characters. Janet louise hubert born january, 1956 is an american film and television actress. Inside janet hubert and will smiths feud over fresh. Will smith addresses aunt viv drama on fresh prince of. The original aunt viv spills the tea on her famous fresh. At the time, smith was mostly known as a rapper, and he was in his early 20s. Janet hubert talks will smith feud, being fired from the.
Hubert, a julliard alumni and broadway star, had been acting for at least a decade when she joined the fresh prince cast as aunt vivian, the matriarch of the banks family. Original aunt viv from fresh prince responds to cast reunion photo. She is a nononsense, vocally talented, forthright, aspiring, understanding, nurturing, trusting, vivacious, independent, valiant, industrious, astute, nice and. This finally explains why aunt viv changed during the. Janet hubert spills the tea about that infamous pink.
She is best known for her role as the original vivian banks in the first three seasons of the fresh prince of belair. What made this relationship so special is vivian s unconditional love for will. A history of original aunt viv janet huberts 25yearold beef with will smith by by natalie finn tue. But, ask me to choose og aunt viv s best scene, and the choice would be so easy. I have no interest in seeing any of these people on that kind of level, janet hubert. Probably one of the most under appreciated characters is aunt vivian. Janet louise hubert born january, 1956 in chicago, illinois is an american actress. Janet hubert is known as the blacktress in these internet streets, but shes more widely known and adored as aunt viv from the classic 90s sitcom the fresh prince of belair. Probably one of the best relationships weve seen on the show was that of will and aunt vivian. In auntie, aunt viv from fresh prince meets get out. Fresh prince of belair you kind of feel a bit sorry for her, really. Hubert is also noted for having a longrunning feud with actor will smith who proclaimed her to be difficult to work with on set and hubert has slammed will and his. Hiphop will smith addresses aunt viv drama on fresh prince of bel air for first time with daphne maxwell reid. Why the original aunt viv left the fresh prince of bel.
Reid played professor vivian banks, a retired doctor, who stayed at home to take care of. Huberts pregnancy was integrated into aunt viv s storyline as a way to introduce nicky banks, wills baby cousin. She is best known for playing the role of the original vivian banks on the sitcom the fresh prince of belair from its first season 1990 until the end of its third season in 1993. Will smith praises fresh prince costar janet hubert after. What would happen if the original aunt viv returns to bel air to reclaim her home and family after her life got turned upsidedown. None of my favorite fresh prince scenes revolve around daphne reids aunt viv. Carlton and aunt viv shoot down hopes of fresh prince. The tale of two aunt vivs the fresh prince of belair i think we are all somewhat familiar with the public battle between janet hubert, will smith and nbc, that led to the recasting of the role of aunt vivian, in the fresh prince of bel airs fourth season, in the mid1990s. We all remember the moment we realized original aunt vivian portrayed by janet hubert suddenly disappeared and was replaced by a lighterskinned version portrayed by daphne reid on the fresh prince of belair. Related searches aunt vov parody asoka queen latifah fresh prince of bel air fontana ca fresh prince parody aunt vic black cosplay ebony vintage riding queen naija bell air carlton club butts slave parody baby boy parody fresh princr carl fresh prince socal vivian pregnant ebony teen beverly parody aunt vivian. Original aunt vivian actress complains about fresh prince.
Its also that aunt viv s sisters are the most underrated characters for the solidarity that they bring to fresh prince. Well janet is giving more details about her falling out with will, and she claims that. When aunt viv turned 40 on the fresh prince of belair, she didnt just dance. Why was janet hubert aunt viv really replaced on fresh. Similar searches barbershop movie goodtimes boyz in the hood fresh prince full parody bill cosby friday parody aunt vivian cosby fresh prince parody full house tatyana ali parody martin cosby show boys in the hood hillary banks the fresh prince black parody fresh price natasha dulce the cosby show will smith martin parody ashley banks fresh. Auntie full length trailer fresh prince of belair jordan peele. A few weeks after will smiths former fresh prince of belair costar janet hubert criticized him and wife jada pinkett smith for their plan to sit out the oscars, smith has made it. Its something that comes up time and time again with fresh prince of belair fans. Which aunt viv was better, seasons 1 to 3s janet hubertwhitten or season 4 to 6s daphne maxwell reid. Just about every single person of a certain generation loves the fresh prince. Why the original aunt viv from fresh prince is a cult hero. Aunt viv takes fucks wills best friend in black porn parody.
Alfonso ribeiro and daphne maxwell reid coincidentally both ended up at lax on tuesday after. Hubert wasnt in the reunion photo, and she spoke negatively about the cast on. She had been butting heads with the 20something star will smith, and eventually he got her fired. Loud, outspoken, and funloving, helen, janice, and vy wills mom give. For another three seasons, until fresh prince eventually ended, aunt viv was played by a different actor daphne maxwell reid. Heres why the original aunt viv wasnt one bit happy. The classic show fresh prince of belair has provided millions of its viewers with memorable moments, and some really painful laughs. Janet hubert spent most of her childhood growing up in momence, il.
Hubert played aunt viv on the fresh prince for three seasons between 1990 and 1993. Imma let you finish, lightskin aunt viv, but darkskin aunt viv is the greatest aunt viv of. The actress who originated the role of aunt viv on the beloved show, the fresh prince of belair has been blaming smith for her problems for years but in a recent video, she goes postal on will. She is portrayed by janet hubert during the first two seasons and the majority of the third, and by daphne maxwell reid for the balance of the series vivian was born on october 21, 1951. Janet hubert, the actress who played the part of the original aunt vivian on fresh prince of belair, took to facebook on tuesday, march 28, to slam the casts recent reunion in a scathing post. There will never be a true reunion of the fresh prince.
Insider, hubert admitted that she thinks we all owe each other an apology for the creative differences that resulted in her being fired from the show and replaced by. Why did aunt viv suddenly change in the fresh prince of. She was fired and recast amid reports of a feud with the network and with her costar will smith. Giphy as fans know, the show juxtaposed will smiths street smarts with the affluence and upper class values of his uncle phil, played by the late james avery, as well as his aunt vivian. There will be no fresh fresh prince of bel air not according to carlton and aunt viv, anyway. Will smith addresses former fresh prince costar janet hubert in a new interview. Janet hubert played aunt vivian on seasons of the fresh prince of belair. Will smith weighs in on which aunt viv was better us. The original aunt viv opens up about the iconic dance we. Will smith responds to janet hubert fresh prince aunt. Hubert was nominated for an naacp image award for outstanding actress in a comedy series for her role in 1991. Hubert played aunt viv on fresh prince, the role she is most known for. Actress janet hubert would bring dignity to her portrayal as aunt vivian on the fresh prince but unexpectedly.
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