The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air: Where Are They Now? A Look At How The Stars Have Changed

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is about to turn 25. Yes, somehow it's been more than two decades since a couple of guys who were up to no good and started making trouble in Will Smith's neighbourhood. With the show's birthday just around the corner - September 10th to be exact - we've decided to look back at the programme's famous cast. Yo homes to Bel-Air...

Will Smith

Will Smith, the prince himself

The teen heath-throb, who is now 46, was always destined for big things. But nobody expected he'd become one of Hollywood's biggest stars... Then marry a Hollywood star [Jada Pinkett-Smith] and go on to father three Hollywood stars-in-the-making Willow, Trey and Jaden. Will's done pretty well for himself with blockbusters including Independence Day, Men In Black, Ali and Enemy Of The State to name a few. And with regards to awards, the four-time Grammy-winning actor undoubtedly ran out of space in his trophy cabinet a long time ago.

 

 

Alfonso Ribeiro

Alfonso Ribeiro played geeky but loveable Carlton Banks

Anyone who grew up in the Nineties will always see Alfonso as eccentric, Tom Jones-loving Carlton Banks. But since the series ended, the actor has landed himself plenty more jobs. He hosted game-shows Catch 21 and Spell-Mageddon, then went on to work behind the camera and direct Meet The Browns and Are We There Yet. He treated the world to glimpse at his iconic dance moves again last year when he featured on Dancing With The Stars. He's also married one of the hottest blondes we've ever seen - the gorgeous Angela Unkrich.

 

 

James Avery

Uncle Phil's James Avery is still acting

We couldn't believe our ears when the legendary Uncle Phil actor passed away last year following complications during open-heart surgery. Had he have lived, the star would be preparing to celebrate his 70th birthday later this year. The Fresh Prince was undoubtedly James' biggest gig, however, he also enjoyed roles in legal sitcom Spark and crime drama The Division. A fun fact about the actor is that he also did lots of voice-over work - including Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

 

 

Karyn Parsons

Hillary was quite the airhead - in real life Karyn is now married with a daughter

Karyn became a household name as stunning airhead HiIlary Banks. But her fame quickly dissolved in life post Will Smith. She managed to get a part in sitcom Lush Life, playing pretty much an identical character. However she was axed just four episodes later. While her acting work never really picked up again, it wasn't all bad news for Karyn. In 2003, she married Alexandre Rockwell and together they have a beautiful little girl called Lana.

 

 

Janet Hubert

Janet Hubert caused some controversy

Janet, who played Aunt Viv in the earlier episodes, pretty much kissed goodbye to her career when she fell out with Will and Alfonso - resulting in her being axed from the show. The actress remained bitter for years after, branding Will an "a*****e" and accusing Alfonso of doing "hideous things". She never did manage to land another role on the same level as Aunt Viv. So it comes as little surprise that last, she attempted to bury the hatchet with her former co-stars and asked for a reunion. That was two years ago. We hear she's still waiting for their RSVPs.

 

 

Daphne Maxwell Reid

Daphne Maxwell Reid is now a keen photographer

Aunt Viv number two got on much better with the star-studded cast than her predecessor. So much so that she stayed on the show until the very last episode. At the age of 67, she still looks as fabulous as ever and has added plenty more strings to her bow - including mastering the art of photography. The actress, who later featured sitcoms Eve and Let's Stay Together, has even gone on to publish some of her favourite snap in a collection called "Daphne Maxwell Reid's Fresh prince". What a legend.

 

 

Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali was almost the new Rihanna (almost)

Tatyanna was tipped as RnB's next big thing when The Fresh Prince wrapped. With a little help form her on-screen cousin, she released her first album in 1999 called Kiss The Sky, which went Gold. Her single Daydreamin then reached at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. However, after that, the star's music career fizzled out. Apparently she had an EP last year - but this is the first we've heard about it!

 

 

Joseph Marcell

Joseph Marcell went on to star in EastEnders

He may have been cast as the help, but Geoffrey the butler was almost as popular as the Fresh Prince himself. But rather than cash in on his fame in Hollywood, Joseph decided to return home to the UK after the show ended. He then bizarrely ended up in Walford after signing up to EastEnders to play Patrick Truman's nemesis Aubrey Valentine. Who needs Bel-Air when you've got Albert-Square?

 

 

Ross Bagley

Ross Bagley is still a cutie

The last time Fresh Prince fans saw Nicky, he was an adorable, pint-sized pre-schooler, wise beyond his years. However, Ross is now all grown up and unrecognisable. After the show ended, he went on to star alongside Will once more in Independence Day as his surrogate son. However, he then took a step back from the acting world and decided to focus on education. Since getting his degree in cinema and television arts at California State University, Ross has been preparing for a return to the big screen and has recently finished filming two blockbusters Dead Ringer and Gilded Cage.

 

 

Jeff 'DJ Jazzy Jeff' Townes

Jazzy Jeff is still a cool dude

It's hard not to think of Jazzy Jeff without picturing him being thrown from one room to another by Uncle Phil. But those days of rejection are long gone. The star is now a respected producer and DJ and often tours the world playing sets for high-profile clubs. After deciding to return to music full-time, he has worked with big names like Eminem, The Roots and Jewel. What would Uncle Phil have to say to that?
Source: Mirror UK