2020 has had some unexpected twists and turns and this is one we are HAPPY about!
This is an exciting time for the cast of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Just yesterday (September 10) they celebrated being on air for 30 years. They first aired on NBC back in 1990 and this was the first time we saw a hip hop artist star in a sitcom.
Last week we reported HBO Max will air the reunion episode from the classic show. It was taped yesterday and fans were EXTRA hyped seeing Will with BOTH “Aunt Vivs.” Janet Hubert played Aunt Viv for seasons one – three and Daphne Maxwell Reid was on it until it ended in season six. The reason for the switch is because, off-camera, Janet had issues with Will Smith. So fans were excited when Will shared the first behind the scenes pictures from being on set and it looks like Will and Janet are putting the past behind them. This is their first sit down in 27 years.
Will also confirmed that both of the Aunt Vivians will be on the reunion episode. Check out the social media reactions:
Janet Hubert and Will Smith are sitting across from each other and smiling.
Chile…2020’s waters have been troubled.
Ask for rain in the time of rain. Ask for favor while favor is falling.
— Candice Marie Benbow (@CandiceBenbow) September 10, 2020
Y’all. 2020 is really on some wild ass shit. Will Smith AND Janet Hubert?!?!? Together?!?!? In the same room?!?!
— LeValkyrie (@LeValkyrie) September 11, 2020
Happy to see Will Smith and Janet Hubert having a conversation. Life is too short and uncertain 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/tf6rcXy8tL
— Ricardo Luke (@Lukericardo) September 10, 2020
Janet Hubert and Will Smith are sitting across from each other and smiling.
Chile…2020’s waters have been troubled.
Ask for rain in the time of rain. Ask for favor while favor is falling.
— Candice Marie Benbow (@CandiceBenbow) September 10, 2020
A Janet Hubert (dark skinned Aunt Viv) and Will Smith reunion is NOT something that I saw on my 2020 forecast! pic.twitter.com/a5agAb9GtJ
— Ken. (@OmgKenActually) September 10, 2020
Will Smith and Janet Hubert aka OG Aunt Viv being seen in a photo together was not on my 2020 bingo sheet at ALL. 👀 pic.twitter.com/CBh3vLLL3a
— BG⚡️ (@BGisBrandonGray) September 11, 2020
https://twitter.com/angryblkhoemo/status/1304265852213235712?s=21
Will Smith has made peace with the original Aunt Viv from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, after decades of feuding. Whatever differences they may have had, Janet Hubert was always great in that role. As a professional singer, dancer and actress, her presence on the show was strong. pic.twitter.com/FoDgBF8r4S
— Price of Reason (@priceoreason) September 11, 2020
The reunion episode will reportedly air on Thanksgiving. Of course, the show will never be the same without James Avery, aka “Uncle Phil.”
In more exciting Fresh Prince news, Bel-Air, which is a dramatic reboot got picked up for two seasons on Peacock. While celebrating, Will also expressed that in the 30 years he’s been in the business, typically “new shows” don’t get picked up for two seasons.
“We have just officially closed the deal with Peacock with an unprecedented two-season-order from a pitch,. I’ve been in this business for thirty years and that does not happen. They ordered two full seasons of Bel-Air based on the quality of the pitch and the work that you guys have done. So I want to say congratulations. I am hyped.”
No release date for Bel-Air, as of right now, but it’s a reimagined version of the classic show and it takes a dramatic turn in the storyline. Will is still the main character but the plot focuses more on what it’s like being a Black man in America. Last year, director Morgan Cooper debuted the trailer, it went viral, Will connected with him and the rest is history (in the making).