I think I had done one of his early videos. 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. I still have thatits the heart of who I am. These are the moments you cant find on YouTube. No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. Will was nice, Alfonso [Ribeiro] was very nice, and so were Janet [Hubert] and James [Avery], rest his soul. 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. 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. Elise Neal: I could see the talent from watching the show before I was even on it. Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? Be sure to check out our other posts on the hottest twerking GIFs and the sexiest pictures ever! Arthel returned as herself the following season. 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. Vivica A. 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. 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. In this early episode, Hardison teams up with Quincy Jones and Al B. For others, it was a launch pad for their careers. 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. Her father was a pastor at the historic Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Ive been working non-stop for the last 25 years. lt took me years to get back. 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. 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. Nia Long: Yeah, I think its The Nia Long Effect; I dont know [Laughs]. There were so many things to love about The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. She was born on March 10, 1962. One look at this super model, and it's easy to see why after setting Geoffrey up on a blind date with her, Will wants to keep her for himself. Oprah delivers her usual class and sass in this episode, which centers around a family trip to Chicago to appear on Winfrey's show. Twenty years later, Im finishing up the sequel. Nia Long: To me, he was already a star. 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? Elise Neal: I had met Will before as a dancer. Ritualistic? My whole family was counting on me too, but l couldn't handle the pressure, so I ran off with some guy and quit school. Your problem is that you don't know you deserve it. [Laughs]. She had signed up to a number of endorsement arrangements, for which she received generous pay. You fit in here. I didnt find it intimidating, but I was like, "Wow, hes so confident to be so young." Fox: Hes been an inspiration for my career for many years because hes such a gentleman. Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. Zsa Zsa may be the paradigm of glitz and glamor, but that doesn't stop Will and Carlton from becoming convinced that her character, movie star Sonya Lamor, has stolen Aunt Viv's silverware. I went on to do Set It Off with his wifeand then I played Willow's mom on True Jackson, VP. Fox: I think I had met him because I remember one time, I did a little bit of stand-in work for Jasmine Guy. 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. 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. and I put up my finger. For some, it was a chance to show their versatility as performers. That was her part; she really owned it. So how old is Jasmine Guy? 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. ", Vivica A. Taking a break from portraying Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor's oldest son, Zachery heads to Bel Air. 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. 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. running down the street with that shirt open. (Season 2, Episode 1 as "Kathleen"), Episodes: Recurring character for eight episodes as "Jackie", Episode: "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way Home From The Forum" (Season 3, Episode 11 as "Danny Mitchel"), Episode: "It Had To Be You" (Season 1, Episode 19 as "Janet"). 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. Vivica A. She came to work everyday, and she was with him everyday. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. But it was the 90s. I was just like "Okay, Im here.". Lela Rochon: You knew it was a big show when it came out. 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. She was recognized as one of her era's leading actresses. Elise Neal: I posted a flashback picture of me and Pam Grier on Instagram recently, and it almost got a thousand likes. 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. The guest stars they had on the show were just incredible week after week, the writing was excellent, and the cast was amazing. Description: Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. It was like a "posse up" moment: like, lets bring it all in, bring in the love, and get the energy going. Ms. 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. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Jasmine Guy (Kayla Samuels, Season 1, Episode 21): I was happy to be asked to do the show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. MTV Raps" appears in one of his nightmares. Episode: S04 E12 "You've Gotta Be a Football Hero". My mom say's that shit! 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. Kathleen 1 episode, 1991 Lela Rochon . 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. Vivica A. Fox: I had kind of just started acting and was coming off of soap operas, and graduating to doing nighttime television, sitcoms, and dramas. Six auditions later, I got the part. 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. The fact that it has lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. 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. 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. Elise Neal: The whole experience was really a great time. Welcome to our website for all Jasmine's Prince ___ Ababwa who is granted a wish by the Genie to become a prince temporarily . Ive been working non-stop for the last 25 years. These are the moments you cant find on YouTube. Because hes the complete opposite of that character. but it made sense when Karyn did it because she had such a specific take on it. Standup powerhouse Hughley plays Will's comedian friend from Philly and proves that friends from way back make the best wing men. Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) [2] [3] is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. 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. 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. His talent and crossover appeal were evident, but not all of the actresses could see that he was on his way to becoming who he is today. When a bout of tonsillitis forces Will to come to grips with his fear of hospitals, Doctor Dre from "Yo! Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Vivian winds up lecturing Kayl See production, box office & company info. Fox: I think I had met him because I remember one time, I did a little bit of stand-in work for Jasmine Guy. I was like, "Wow, hes a movie star," and very few people make that transition. He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. Like, "Is he really saying this? 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. Her most recent role as Grams on the popular series 'Vampire Diaries' can be seen on the C.W. 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. So I spent most of my time in my dressing room just trying to be on point. She is best known for her starring role as Whitley Gilbert in the television sitcom A Different World. Nia Long: We had so much fun; he was so silly all the time, on camera and off. 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. This comedic legend gives Will a run for his money as the hospital's wittiest womanizer. Episode: "Will Gets A Job" (Season 2, Episode 3 as "Cindy"), Episode: "Just Say Yo!" Vivica A. Vivica A. Recording behemoth Quincy Jones was a producer on the show, so it makes sense that he makes a cameo in every single episode as the cab driver in the opening credits to whom Will yells "Smell ya later!". Released in 2019, Disney's live-action remake of the 1992 animated film starred Mena Massoud as the . Network. I went on to do Set It Off with his wife and then I played Willow's mom on True Jackson, VP. In the Name of Love". Fox: You can watch the show to this day, and youll still crack up. 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. You just never know. That was her part; she really owned it. In honor of the famous ladies who graced the Banks Mansion, PBH2 has created a gallery of Will Smiths hottest girlfriends on The Fresh Prince. 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. 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. That was sort of impressive to me. Episode: "Stop Will! He scores a date with her, but everything gets crazy when she unexpectedly goes into labor. Vivica A Fox: Working with them was like working with family. 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. James Avery and Elise Neal (Photo by Joseph Del Valle/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images). 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. 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. 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. Related: Seven Life Lessons Learned From The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Episode: S01 E08 "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect" (Part 1). No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. In this star studded episode, Bo was the biggest star at the time. Lela Rochon: I didnt know him at all. Just face it, Professor. 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. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Personal life 2 Filmography 3 Appearances 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External links Jasmine Guy: Everyone on that show was talented and gifted, and we have to stick together. I knew Alfonso; I knew Tatyana [Ali]; I knew Karyn Parsons, I knew the entire cast by then because I had come up there a couple of times. 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. In honor of MTVs #Throwblock, which now airs episodes of Fresh Prince from noon to 2 p.m. every weekday, we've compiled the internet's only truly complete list of every single guest star to share a screen with Sir Will and his wealthy, wacky family. We played dozens, and for anyone that knows anything about black folk.you don't talk about [anyones] mama. 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