It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. I was a fan of his, so when I got the part, I was like "Yes!" Nia Long: Lisa was so spicy. I remember being uncomfortable because its already uncomfortable that you have to do run-throughs in front of all of the producers who literally sit five feet away from you in a row of chairs, but Sheree would sit right in front of us and I would go, "Oh my God, Ive got to kiss him and his girlfriend is sitting right there. Her father was a pastor at the historic Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Fox: I think I had met him because I remember one time, I did a little bit of stand-in work for Jasmine Guy. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air provied many of these actresses with the exposure they needed to ascend the next plateau. 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. Love at First Sight is the 21st episode of Season 1 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Fox: She was doing A Different World, but she also did a guest-appearance [on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air], so then when they called me in to audition, I said absolutely. People were posting quotes from the episodethings I had even forgotbecause they remember everything about that show. Vivica A. Episode: S04 E13 "Twas the Night Before Christening". Jasmine Guy (Kayla Samuels, Season 1, Episode 21): I was happy to be asked to do the show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. As lavish as the Banks mansion is, let's face it, it will always be second fiddle to Bel Air's naughtiest domicile. 2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. I think I had done one of his early videos. Episode: S04 E24 "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse". Although its one of the most important black television shows ever made, it transcended race. MTV Raps" appears in one of his nightmares. It was such a fun set; everybody was great. The fusion of charm, savoir faire, and touching honesty youve seen in his best work was honed during the shows six-season run. When he said, "Janet, what is wrong with you?!" Kim Fields appeared on the show as Will's love interest Monique. Late night host Jay Leno may be able to take a joke in real life, but he's none to happy when Will snaps a picture of him and then accidentally sells it to a tabloid. T. lasted this long and is iconic, and universally known as "ours," shows that timing is everything. 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. Make sure that you stay focused, and youll have a great career in front of you, Viv. I think I had done one of his early videos. William 'Will' Smith: l think l should go. 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. Obviously, Will Smith was fortunate enough to have a seemingly endless number of talented and beautiful women play his girlfriends during the shows run. 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. It upsets Will that he fails so the next day they have an argument but wind up liking each other. I was just like "Okay, Im here.". Thats his gift, and Will was lucky to have collaborated with him to do a show that resonated with everyone. Vivica A. 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. So when I got the part, I was thrilled because I love Will and we totally went on to make movie magic laterand not just with him, with his wife too. Elise Neal: Pam Grier taught me so many life lessons in that week. 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." l told him that l didn't think you two should spend so much time together. It all worked together beautifully, and it was Benny Medinas brainchild. Episode: S05 E05 "Fresh Prince, the Movie". 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. It doesnt even happy every other day, so when I look back on those times, I have more appreciation for certain things now than I did then because I think was so naive. ", Episode: S04 E01 "Where There's a Will, There's a Way"(Part 1). [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. Elise Neal: I could see the talent from watching the show before I was even on it. 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? He got some muscles!". 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. When Carlton gets the Ivy League blues, he's able to find solace in wise words of the legendary B.B. Like, what did we have on? Role: Kayla Samuels. Usually before you did it in front of an audience, there was always a group prayer. Al B. Proving that dads will go to great heights to protect their daughters, Witherspoon plays Augustus Adams, a militant father intent on scaring Will out of dating his baby girl. Will starts taking time away from her studies and Aunt Viv tells him to cut back on seeing her so she can have a good future ahead of her. So he was advising me.. l don't. The guest stars they had on the show were just incredible week after week, the writing was excellent, and the cast was amazing. Bo Knows Comedy! I know I couldnt jump inside of his head to see what he wanted, because at the end of the day, thats what the job is. Episode: S04 E22 "M is for the Many Things She Gave Me". Vivian winds up lecturing Kayla and revealing things about her owns struggles to be successful. 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. Its been 24 years, so I dont remember if Will and I had ever met before the show. In this star studded episode, Bo was the biggest star at the time. 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." Six auditions later, I got the part. So I kind of knew him, and then I knew him out and about as Will Smith the rapper. All I heard was "No tongue," and everything went black. Then, all of a sudden, he was the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. )," S05 E25 "For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll". They were like, "Youre on a soap opera, honey." Carlton attempts to last 72 hours in Compton, but this wrestling giant doesn't exactly make things comfortable for him when he forbids him from using "school words. Regis choses Hilary as a temporary replacement for his longtime sidekick Kathie Lee Gifford, and realizes that perhaps this should not be his final answer. She began her professional career at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. Will knows it and l know it, but unless you know it, there is nothing more l can say. I studied really hard, and I went in there and nailed it. Jasmine amassed this wealth via acting in a number of box office successes. but it made sense when Karyn did it because she had such a specific take on it. 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. I was like, "Wow, hes a movie star," and very few people make that transition. 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. 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. Lela Rochon: It was interesting because I was still kind of fascinated with the role of Hilary, like "Why didnt I get that part?" Fox (Janet, Season 1, Episode 19): I played Jeffs sister or cousin, and I ended up being the date from hell for Will. Kathleen 1 episode, 1991 Lela Rochon . Carrie Fisher was actually one of the writers for Made in America, which Will and I starred in together, and I just remember going: "Thats fuckin Princess Leia." What I love about the show is that it started a great history of friendships, and Im still good friends with all of them to this day. He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. Episode: S01 E09 "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect" (Part 2), With Heavy D at the height of his recording career, it makes perfect sense that Will would want to be one of his "boyz.". . Oscar nominee Cheadle plays against his sophisticated image as Will's friend from Philly. But whats shocking and amazing is the fact that he went straight into it and was so good at it. Fox: It was totally hilarious. Thats definitely a joke; I definitely dont take myself that seriously, but it is what it is. 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. 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! One of Vivian 's students, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her, but fails. 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. Let's help each other fly. I didnt. 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. Lela Rochon: You knew it was a big show when it came out. Were all connected, so its cool. 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. Twenty years later, Im finishing up the sequel. Always looking out for his cuz, Will sets up Hilary on a date with his buddy Duane. 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: Season 1, Episode 5 "Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy". Six auditions later, I got the part. 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. No epic guest star list would be complete without a drop in from the King of Cameos, Mr. William Shatner. So when I did get offered the role to play his girlfriend, I figured it would be fun. Sherman Hemsley brings all of the charisma and wit that made him a household name to this turn as a judge who defeats Uncle Phil in an election, only to pass away shortly after (which may or may not be related to the fact that Will has strong words with him). 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. Lela Rochon: I didnt know him at all. This movie is going to be huge for us." Nia Long: A ritual? These are the moments you cant find on YouTube. Image Awards for her portrayal of the pretentious but funny southern belle. Actor, singer, dancer, songwriter, director, writer. Jasmine has worked extensively in theatre with Kenny Leon, Susan Booth, Andrea Frye and Pearl Cleage. 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. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: She Ain't Heavy, Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. 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. Actress-dancer-director Jasmine Guy has enjoyed a diverse career in television, theatre and film. I went on to do Set It Off with his wifeand then I played Willow's mom on True Jackson, VP. The rest is told in his gripping visuals, The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist, the "Carlton" (and it's many incarnations). He came back hard and authentic and I knew he was a great talent whether the show got picked up or not. Lela Rochon: You knew it was a big show when it came out. ", Vivica A. She has starred in or directed many productions, including: 'For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf; 'Miss Evers' Boys'; 'Blues for an Alabama Sky'; 'The Colored Museum'; 'The Fourposter'; 'The Nacirema Society'; 'Broke-ology'; 'Fool For Love', and most recently, 'God of Carnage' at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre, where she also directed the world premiere of the opera 'I Dream', celebrating the life and journey of Martin Luther King, Jr. Let's help each other fly. 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. I was a fan of his, so when I got the part, I was like "Yes!" Tipping a hat to his role as one of Vegas's most enduring and endearing performers, Newton plays a casino manager in this episode where Carlton comes to Vegas for a birthday celebration and leaves with a gambling addiction. No one has benefited more from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airthan its star, Will Smith. No, but I am proud that I was on such an amazing show that had superstar after superstar. 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! Your problem is that you don't know you deserve it. Longtime "Newlywed Game" host wins when he steps into his familiar role as game show host in this classic episode. Lela Rochon: You know what? One of Vivian's students, Kayla Samuels (Jasmine Guy) comes over for dinner and Will tries to impress her, but fails. Vivica A. I act like it was no big deal, but the kids think its a huge deal. Born March 10, 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Like, he was a real actor. (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?" Longtime veteran of the big and small screen Robert Guillaume plays a car dealership owner whose persuasive skills are so good he almost convinces Will to drop out of college. Vivica A. Jasmine starred on Broadway in the original productions of Beehive and Leader of the Pack, and reprised . Then I got a call two weeks later like, "Yo, this is your chance." I didnt even know I was sassy back then, I was just being me. They all seemed really happy and they made me feel really comfortable. Description: Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) is an American actress, director, singer and dancer. Fox: I had kind of just started acting and was coming off of soap operas, and graduating to doing nighttime television, sitcoms, and dramas. Elise Neal: I could see the talent from watching the show before I was even on it. 35 Penelope Cruz Photos That Show Why Shes The Sexiest Woman On Earth, The Wonderful World Of Will: Will Smiths 20 Best Girlfriends On The Fresh Prince. No tongue. So he was advising me.. Hes a star." Jasmine Guy is an American actress, singer, and dancer who portrays Sheila "Grams" Bennett on The Vampire Diaries. As Uncle Phil's sexy ex-girlfriend, Pam Grier brings plenty of drama, as well as a daughter for Will to ogle. 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