So when we sit down the first day, he says to me: "Were going to do this kissing scene. 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. Fox surprises Will twice: once by how attractive she is, and then by how infatuated she is with him. It was like a "posse up" moment: like, lets bring it all in, bring in the love, and get the energy going. 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. 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. Vivica A. 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. Episode: S04 E22 "M is for the Many Things She Gave Me". So I kind of knew him, and then I knew him out and about as Will Smith the rapper. Beautiful chanteuse Vanessa Williams plays a single expectant mother in Aunt Viv's Lamaze class (which Will is roped into attending). When a bout of tonsillitis forces Will to come to grips with his fear of hospitals, Doctor Dre from "Yo! Elise Neal: Do I have pride that I was one of the girlfriends? With Regis and Kathie Lee," it becomes clear that Kathie Lee is better suited to partner up with Reg. Vivica A. Born March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Ceremonial? Obviously, Will Smith was fortunate enough to have a seemingly endless number of talented and beautiful women play his girlfriends during the shows run. 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! He doesnt need to say this." One of Vivian 's students, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her, but fails. And he was right. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. 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 . They're saying Jasmine Guy looks like Prince! Kim Fields appeared on the show as Will's love interest Monique. Ms. Episode: S04 E13 "Twas the Night Before Christening". Fox: I think I had met him because I remember one time, I did a little bit of stand-in work for Jasmine Guy. 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. Elise Neal: We did a prayer. 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. We played dozens, and for anyone that knows anything about black folk.you don't talk about [anyones] mama. When Carlton gets the Ivy League blues, he's able to find solace in wise words of the legendary B.B. Elise Neal (Wendy, Season 4, Episode 22): I was really excited to be part of the show. 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. 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.". 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. It was early in my career and one of the biggest roles I had gotten at that point. (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?" 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 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). Lela Rochon: I just look at the pictures and I cant believe how young we were, which is more amazing to me. Its been 24 years, so I dont remember if Will and I had ever met before the show. Nia Long: I think that when youre in the moment, youre not worried about that. Ritualistic? "Family Matters" star Jaleel White catches serious heat from Carlton and Will after they over him talking to Ashley about having sex. Elise Neal: Im not surprised by it. Vivica A. Fox: It definitely got the ball rolling and the phone started ringing. For some, it was a chance to show their versatility as performers. 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. I studied really hard, and I went in there and nailed it. I guess that one episode was sort of my audition, and then after that, they invited me back to do most of the following season. and I put up my finger. Season-only. As of July 2022, Jasmine Guy 's estimated net worth was $4 million. Will was nice, Alfonso [Ribeiro] was very nice, and so were Janet [Hubert] and James [Avery], rest his soul. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. 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)! Fox: Ill never forget: we were hanging out for Independence Day, and he said, "Hey, good things are about to happen. Birthday: Mar 10, 1962 Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA Dancing is what fueled Jasmine Guy's passion growing up in Massachusetts in the 1960s. I didnt want to leave. l was left with no education and nothing l was qualified to do. Episodes: S05 E12 "Same Game, Next Season," S05 E13 "Three's A Crowd," S05 E18 "The Wedding Show (Psyche! He doesnt need to say this." He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. After years on Broadway and touring the globe, Jasmine landed the role of Whitley Gilbert on the Cosby Show spin-off 'A Different World'. It was just strange because I worked with Eddie Murphy and all of these people and nobody did that. I was rollin at the audition, and they called 15 minutes later to tell me I got the part. Nia Long: I think Will was just as green as I was in terms of the process. 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. 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. Nia Long: I think Will was just as green as I was in terms of the process. Jasmine Guy is an American actress, director, singer, and dancer. Nia Long: Lisa was so spicy. ", Vivica A. It wasnt like, "Oh, Im on this show with this guy. 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. But it was the 90s. 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. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. Episode: S01 E21 "Love at Fist Fight" Vivian Banks: Kayla, don't be so angry with Will. I studied really hard, and I went in there and nailed it. Elise Neal (Wendy, Season 4, Episode 22): I was really excited to be part of the show. Vivica A. 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. Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. Vivica A. Lela Rochon: It was interesting because I was still kind of fascinated with the role of Hilary, like "Why didnt I get that part?" Over the last . Guy and Ali first met on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She began her professional career at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. 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. Decades before singing her way to stardom in "Glee," Naya helps Hilary ponder the joys of having a child employee. Jasmine has also worked with these great performers and directors in these films and miniseries: Spike Lee's 'School Daze'; Eddie Murphy's 'Harlem Nights'; Alex Hailey's 'Queen', and Debbie Allen's 'Stompin' at the Savoy'. Will Smith and Jasmine Guy (Photo by Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images). TV super-personality Leeza Gibbons has no problem putting Hilary in her place after she parks in her reserved spot. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series 1990-1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. ", Vivica A. 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: Lisa was so spicy. But whats shocking and amazing is the fact that he went straight into it and was so good at it. She was born on March 10, 1962. Just face it, Professor. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1). Fox: It definitely got the ball rolling and the phone started ringing. 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Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Will definitely seemed like he was focused and that he had a plan from day one, and he succeeded in executing that plan. but it made sense when Karyn did it because she had such a specific take on it. 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. 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. I think I had done one of his early videos. Fox: I think I had met him because I remember one time, I did a little bit of stand-in work for Jasmine Guy. But whats shocking and amazing is the fact that he went straight into it and was so good at it. Elise Neal: I could see the talent from watching the show before I was even on it. It wasnt like a ritual, but I think [that happens] on a lot of sets. MTV, EMA and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Over 3500 words on everyone from Al B. 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. I started off all nice, and then when we got to dinner, I just turned on him. He has natural, raw talent, but he was still learning as an actor, as well. Jasmine Guy Guests on Fresh Prince In One of The Most Powerful Episodes Ever CultureContent 3.14K subscribers Subscribe 7.8K Share 500K views 8 years ago This episode of Fresh Prince. At that moment in time, it couldve been anyone on the show, but it really showed me that it was doable. In one of the show's surprisingly tear-jerking moments, entertainment legend Ben Vereen plays Lou, Will's long lost and disappointing father. Elise Neal: Pam Grier taught me so many life lessons in that week. 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. 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. Other actresses spoke about what happened prior to filming an episode. 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. 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. I didnt. Vivica A Fox: Working with them was like working with family. Scenes from Love at First Fight (1991) Actually, Will helped me practice for my Set It Off audition. 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. 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