Here’s “The Fresh Prince” Cast Then And Now – BuzzFeed – Celebrity

The first four episodes of Bel-Air, the reboot of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, have aired on Peacock, and the show is taking a new approach to the original comedy series’ plot.

In the original series, Will Smith starred as, … yep, you got it, Will Smith, a character from West Philly who brought some fun to the Banks’ Bel-Air home.

Now, Will is scoring top Hollywood roles and recently played the father of Venus and Serena, Richard Williams, in King Richard. The movie has received six Oscar nominations, and Will was nominated in the Best Actor category.

Next is Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton Banks. Carlton was the preppy, practical middle child of the Banks family. He was Will’s opposite but always remained by his side during his escapades.

Alfonso is now the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, which is a position he’s held since 2015.

James Avery portrayed Philip Banks, or Uncle Phil, Will’s strict but caring uncle. He was a wealthy Southern California lawyer who went on to become a judge during the series.

James sadly passed away in 2013. He is remembered as being one of TV’s most famous and well-loved fathers through his role as Uncle Phil.

Here’s Karyn Parsons, who played Hilary Banks, Will’s superficial (but fashionable) cousin who was the oldest Banks sibling.

Fans of the show will remember Tatyana Ali for her portrayal of Ashley Banks, Will’s lovable younger cousin.

Tatyana recently played the dual role of twins in the Lifetime movie,Vanished: Searching for My Sister.

Vivian Banks, or Aunt Viv, was originally played by Janet Hubert. She was Will’s mother’s sister, and a steady and nurturing leader of the Banks household.

Daphne starred in the BET holiday film, The Business of Christmas 2, in 2021.

The prim and proper, hilarious butler to the Banks family, Geoffrey Butler, was played by actor Joseph Marcell.

Joseph starred in the short, Folding, in 2022. He has another short out this year and an upcoming role in a thriller film called The Stranger in Our Bed.

Will’s closest friend, Jazz, was played by none other than DJ Jazzy Jeff. He was a fun, good-natured character, but he would sometimes (literally) get thrown out of the Banks’ house for acting up.

Jazz is running a music production workshop that will take place this month in Indiana, and he offers an online course called DJ Jazzy Jeff’s How To DJ Right. He also records requested videos giving shoutouts to fans on Cameo.

Last but not least is Ross Bagley, who played Will’s adorable little cousin, Nicky Banks.

Ross is a realtor as well as an actor and DJ, per his Instagram bio. Some of his most recent credited roles were in films from 2015.

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