You usually do a prayer before you shoot a scene or begin filming to make sure everything is good. I looked at him like, "Oh, thats Will Smith. 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. Because hes the complete opposite of that character. Her father was a pastor at the historic Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? Episode: "Stop Will! 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. Actress-dancer-director Jasmine Guy has enjoyed a diverse career in television, theatre and film. It wasnt like, "Oh, Im on this show with this guy. 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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. Just face it, Professor. 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. Nia Long: I think that when youre in the moment, youre not worried about that. Lela Rochon: I just look at the pictures and I cant believe how young we were, which is more amazing to me. When Carlton gets the Ivy League blues, he's able to find solace in wise words of the legendary B.B. People were posting quotes from the episodethings I had even forgotbecause they remember everything about that show. Lela Rochon: It was interesting because I was still kind of fascinated with the role of Hilary, like "Why didnt I get that part?" He got some muscles!". Episode: S05 E18 "The Wedding Show" (Psyche!). He had other things going on besides the show. Jasmine Guy: Everyone on that show was talented and gifted, and we have to stick together. When the ball is about to drop on the show's final season and it's time to look back on six season's worth of outtakes, who better to help Will than ageless iconic TV host Dick Clark? 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. Taking a break from portraying Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor's oldest son, Zachery heads to Bel Air. Episodes: S05 E12 "Same Game, Next Season," S05 E13 "Three's A Crowd," S05 E18 "The Wedding Show (Psyche! Ive been working non-stop for the last 25 years. 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. Motownphilly's back again as Will orchestrates some holiday harmony in this Christmas episode with Boyz II Men. Other actresses spoke about what happened prior to filming an episode. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. Role: Kayla Samuels. 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! Elise Neal (Wendy, Season 4, Episode 22): I was really excited to be part of the show. When one thinks of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," a myriad of memories come to mind: the uncannily catchy theme song, the "Carlton" (and it's many incarnations); and, of course, more celebrity cameos and guest stars than there are cool hats in Hilary's wardrobe. We played dozens, and for anyone that knows anything about black folk.you don't talk about [anyones] mama. 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. Then I got a call two weeks later like, "Yo, this is your chance." It wasnt like a ritual, but I think [that happens] on a lot of sets. Always looking out for his cuz, Will sets up Hilary on a date with his buddy Duane. Jasmine Guy. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. [4] Following a move to California, she appeared in a 1991 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Kayla, one of Will Smith 's girlfriends. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air is a FANDOM TV Community. 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. 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. Carlton's power hungry ways threaten to put a damper on Will's chances with this "Drew Carey Show" beauty. I was just like "Okay, Im here.". Episodes: S04 E05 "It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It" and S06 E11 "I, Ooh, Baby, Baby". She was so cool, and Ill say: she may have played Foxy Brown, but Pam Grier is just a sweet, beautiful soul. Everyone was aware of the show, and a certain age groupregardless of racecan recite every word of the iconic theme song. People were posting quotes from the episodethings I had even forgotbecause they remember everything about that show. Hes down to earthhes just a class act. They all seemed really happy and they made me feel really comfortable. 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. For others, it was a launch pad for their careers. Will knows it and l know it, but unless you know it, there is nothing more l can say. Will definitely seemed like he was focused and that he had a plan from day one, and he succeeded in executing that plan. I didnt. Vivica A. Nia Long: Yeah, I think its The Nia Long Effect; I dont know [Laughs]. Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Everyone was aware of the show, and a certain age groupregardless of racecan recite every word of the iconic theme song. The "Good Times" star plays the father of Will's girlfriend and a bit of a ladies man. 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. l'm the last chance for the whole damn family and you have no idea what that feels like. Nia Long: We had so much fun; he was so silly all the time, on camera and off. 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. Vivian winds up lecturing Kayla and revealing things about her owns struggles to be successful. 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. He was like, "Yeah, give me a little sista girl." 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. KidaDynamite. Her parents were of African American and Portuguese descent. They were like, "Youre on a soap opera, honey." It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. In the Name of Love". 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. Vivian Banks: Look, l didn't always fit in. ", Vivica A. lt took me years to get back. Fox: Hes been an inspiration for my career for many years because hes such a gentleman. It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. Jasmine starred on Broadway in the original productions of Beehive and Leader of the Pack, and reprised hit productions of 'Grease', 'The Wiz' and 'Chicago' (as Velma Kelly). This movie is going to be huge for us." No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. It was representative of black televisions peak during the 1990s, but the fact that everyone watched and can quote entire scenes verbatim makes it exceptional. Nia Long: Lisa was so spicy. Nia Long: To me, he was already a star. Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Profession 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. Will became a style icon overnight due to his classic high-top fade and flawless Jordan collection. Be sure to check out our other posts on the hottest twerking GIFs and the sexiest pictures ever! 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? They literally put on hip-hop music and everyone danced and did a little solo; it was so fun. Al B. Nia Long: I did the one season, and then he just blew up. and I put up my finger. No. Nia Long: I think that when youre in the moment, youre not worried about that. When Hilary subs for Kathie on her hit morning show "Live! I think I had done one of his early videos. Like, he was a real actor. I remember being like, "Thank God hes tall," and I remember he was nice, but he was really confident. Let's help each other fly. Elise Neal: Pam Grier taught me so many life lessons in that week. Twenty years later, Im finishing up the sequel. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airprovided many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. 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. Born March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Every time you see him, he always greets you the same. He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. Episode: S01 E05 "Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy". It was just strange because I worked with Eddie Murphy and all of these people and nobody did that. 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. In this precursor to his "I, Robot" collaboration with Smith, Chi McBride plays a reporter documenting Uncle Phil's epic camping fail. 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. Actor, singer, dancer, songwriter, director, writer. Jasmine Guy . 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. While she doesn't necessarily have a preference between comedic and dramatic roles, the 59-year-old explained how she juggled the two extremes. 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. Did he do that? Fox surprises Will twice: once by how attractive she is, and then by how infatuated she is with him. 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. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. Like, what did we have on? Jasmine Guy and Carolyn Hennesy in 'Vanished: Searching for my Sister.' - Credit: Courtesy of A+E Networks. Nia Long: A ritual? l told him that l didn't think you two should spend so much time together. She's 60 as of January 2023. At that moment in time, it couldve been anyone on the show, but it really showed me that it was doable. 'Try Me' was produced by Full Force and features Xcape with Candy Burgess. No this, no that." Absolutely. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air - Jasmine Guy Scene - YouTube Will (Will Smith) is apologized for his friend, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) right now, and but they were arguing! 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. We would do a prayer before every show, and there would be aI dont even know what you call it, its like what a basketball player does with his team before a gameand Will would jump right in the circle. Fox: It definitely got the ball rolling and the phone started ringing. No tongue. 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. 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. 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. Ceremonial? 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! Episode: S04 E18 "Stop Will! 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. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. If he could do it, so could I. Im still trying to be like Will Smith [Laughs]. A young girl coming from Brooklyn who lived in South Central, Los Angeles born to a single momthat doesnt happen every day. It was such a fun set; everybody was great. Episode: S05 E25 "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll". Nia Long: Yeah, I think its The Nia Long Effect; I dont know [Laughs]. 2/25/91. You fit in here. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. "I'm like dying to crack a joke or something at some. Vivica A. So I spent most of my time in my dressing room just trying to be on point. Usually before you did it in front of an audience, there was always a group prayer. 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. 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. Youre just happy to have a job. 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. If he could do it, so could I. Im still trying to be like Will Smith [Laughs]. running down the street with that shirt open, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. As lavish as the Banks mansion is, let's face it, it will always be second fiddle to Bel Air's naughtiest domicile. 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. Hes down to earthhes just a class act. 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. Birthday: Mar 10, 1962 Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA Dancing is what fueled Jasmine Guy's passion growing up in Massachusetts in the 1960s. She was like, "If you dont like this, youd better say something," or "If you dont like your makeup, go in the bathroom and fix it yourself." They all seemed really happy and they made me feel really comfortable. Kayla Samuels 1 episode, 1991-1995 Tisha Campbell . Im still sassy, Im still spicy, Im still edgy. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1). Jasmine Guy (Kayla Samuels, Season 1, Episode 21): I was happy to be asked to do the show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Elise Neal: Pam Grier taught me so many life lessons in that week. When Will and Lisa attempt to elope in Vegas, they find a true Soul Man of an officiant in the form of Isaac Hayes. Elise Neal: The whole experience was really a great time. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. King. He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. Vivica A. Episode: S05 E05 "Fresh Prince, the Movie". One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her but fails. The fact that it has lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. It was a fun week. I was like, "Wow, hes a movie star," and very few people make that transition. One of her favorite roles was that of Roxy, the grim reaper meter maid on Showtime's hit series 'Dead Like Me' (with Mandy Patinkin.) Vivica A. Everybody's waiting for Kayla. 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. No tongue. You'll love this episode, bet on it! Although its one of the most important black television shows ever made, it transcended race. 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. 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. 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." One of Vivian 's students, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her, but fails. When a bout of tonsillitis forces Will to come to grips with his fear of hospitals, Doctor Dre from "Yo! Absolutely. 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. 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. Things seem to be going perfectly for Will and Carlton when they score a double date with Tiffany (played by Tamala) and her attractive girlfrienduntil it becomes abundantly clear that one of the girls is spoken for. 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. She was born in Boston but raised in a lovely area of Atlanta, Georgia. Nia Long: We had so much fun; he was so silly all the time, on camera and off. I went on to do Set It Off with his wife and then I played Willow's mom on True Jackson, VP. Guy Ritchie hopes to make magic happen a second time: the director has 'ideas' for Aladdin 2. Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? 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. Youre just like, "This cannot be real," but it was so real. Longtime "Newlywed Game" host wins when he steps into his familiar role as game show host in this classic episode. 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. Like, he was a real actor. 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. 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