The one and only aunt Viv. The produrcers changed the personality of aunt Viv so much after Janet had left that it almost seemed like uncle Phil got divorced and got married to a new wife.

@ayshas288

5 жыл бұрын

So true!

@DissociatedWomenIncorporated

5 жыл бұрын

Kedra Hall, according to Alfonso Ribiero (am I spelling that right?), she just became too much of a nightmare to work with. Great actress, but according to him crazy and the one person nobody could get along with. That seems to line up with what little Will Smith has said on the topic, and Janet's constant "I'm not bitter but I'm still going to act resentful 20+ years later" attitude. To be fair to the producers, assuming Alfonso's perception is accurate, they gave her three years to get her shit together.

@ripkimjonghyunyoudidwell.9964

5 жыл бұрын

Sunflower I never understood why the writers/producers decided to write out the second aunt viv like that.how did Janet's behavior make them decide to change her character

@DissociatedWomenIncorporated

5 жыл бұрын

Kedra Hall, you got any sources for this? I'd certainly love to hear her side of the story, but I've tried from her herself and her videos... don't give me a great deal of confidence in her stability, or reliability as a witness. It's not just that I find it super weird she calls herself a "blacktress", either.

@sunflower4096

5 жыл бұрын

If the producers really stopped working with Janet because of her attitude then it was their right to do so but that doesn't explain why they changed the personality of aunt Viv THAT much. She went from a charismatic, strong woman to an unremarkable person. Whenever Will or the other ones got into trouble the first Vivien and Phil would solve the problem together. With the new Vivien it was different, Phil was the one who talked to the children or punished them and took responsibility for their education while she stayed in the background and hardly said anything. She became an unimportant character and also got much less screen time than Janet. Sure, nobody would play the role of aunt Viv the way Janet did but still.. they should have hired an actress who actually looks like Janet (at least a little bit) and let the personality of aunt Viv stay the same instead of changing her into another person.

The real mother on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

@tooblessedtobestressed1538

5 жыл бұрын

The original

@ScorpioSoul-pe2pm

5 жыл бұрын

The one and only☝🏼

@iamarchibald

5 жыл бұрын

She was a great actress but she’s one of THE WORST PEOPLE in the world.

@z0nik_mnr650

4 жыл бұрын

Its the aunt🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 jokez ur right

@willam779

4 жыл бұрын

The og

She is classy, smart, funny, natural and black beautiful.

@samantha1299

5 жыл бұрын

@@blahblahlick4709 have you looked at her profile picture? lol

@samantha1299

5 жыл бұрын

@@blahblahlick4709 she's referencing to the fact that Janet was very difficult according to cast and staff members and also how bitter she seemed when she was let go lol chill

@rissa8094

5 жыл бұрын

Ruth Bosquet why u think she angry? That’s sooo stereotypical 🙄

@samantha1299

5 жыл бұрын

@@blahblahlick4709 bruh I'm from Europe and black stop assuming shit you don't know about lol

@blahblahlick4709

5 жыл бұрын

sammy you from Europe and Black? GTFOH you sell out

“The only Aunt Viv we recognized.” FACTS!!!!! This dance scene is still amazing.

@octo.lina69

3 жыл бұрын

It took me a moment at first to realize the narrator said that & not Janet 😅

@ARSC24

3 жыл бұрын

Lol facts

@kelliontamason2009

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss!!!! ICONIC!!

@jerrysykes5184

3 жыл бұрын

BIG FACTS

@hollyjames.

2 жыл бұрын

OOOP💅🏿

"Ant viv, the only one we recognize" so petty 😁

@lefty4488

5 жыл бұрын

IKRRRRRRR

@nunyabiznezz1

5 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

@danielalmir6378

5 жыл бұрын

The shade girl hummmmmmm

@jonathanschweizer3631

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, maybe a little petty. But she's also not wrong. No disrespect to Daphne Reid, who is a talented actress, but Janet Hubert defined that role. The show definitely changed after she left.

@datgurlky1

5 жыл бұрын

Right lol

Phyllicia and Janet are our Black tv mothers. This is not a debate, it's a fact!

@knightowl368

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about Jo Marie (Family Matters) now....

@biokomalabo9468

3 жыл бұрын

@nonya bidness Tichina Arnold from Everybody Hates Chris

@MekoBlu

3 жыл бұрын

In our age group... Jo Marie is too... Florida was my mom's mother and Tichina would be my sister. Lol

@authentic1only720

3 жыл бұрын

@@biokomalabo9468 to some ppl she will always be Pam

@biokomalabo9468

3 жыл бұрын

@@authentic1only720 True!! I had a crush on Pam! lol

She really did bring more personality to the character. Sorry she was replaced.

@christinajones7696

5 ай бұрын

Yes! It changed the entire dynamics of the show. I stopped watching when they switched aunt Viv.

After Clair Huxtable, Aunt Viv was the best TV mum

@BabsW

3 жыл бұрын

I think they're at the same level

@chrystalbrown2851

3 жыл бұрын

They should of done a crossover 😭

@carawoodham3770

3 жыл бұрын

Here here

@rossiethomas

3 жыл бұрын

No Harriet Winslow was but bye bye

@tami8458

3 жыл бұрын

@@rossiethomas Nah, I didn't like how she put Carl down sometimes.

36 is and was not old but she def Lee killed it

@jeneanicole4261

5 жыл бұрын

It's old in terms of being a professional dancer.

@ricecristi

5 жыл бұрын

Dang that puts her in her 60s now 🤭 viv look good for 60 😎

@CudiZone34

5 жыл бұрын

Sucks that they black balled her after she got fired. Such bs. She’s very talented.

@speway

5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea she was 36 in that role. Damn she looked exquisite in that episode.

@datgurlky1

5 жыл бұрын

Right. Back in the 90s it was though. 36 today is young.

What this woman did was so very special. She portrayed one of the most fierce black mother on TV. I was devastated when they replaced her, worst decision they ever made. Be Blessed!

@dannydorko7075

5 жыл бұрын

imagine being on the set with her though. she was probably hard work.

@JRenee-Sings

4 жыл бұрын

@@dannydorko7075 How would you know ?? What character did you play on the show 🤔

@user-dz2gj3pn5n

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRenee-Sings she was fired because she hard to work with

@JRenee-Sings

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-dz2gj3pn5n And you Know this hooooow ??!? Hearsay ?? 👂

@user-dz2gj3pn5n

4 жыл бұрын

@@JRenee-Sings Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton) has spoken about this. There are also several articles that say Janet Hubert was hard to work with

"The Only one we recognize" #FAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCTTTTTTSSSSSS

@reginolflowers7165

5 жыл бұрын

Yup. Love her.

I wish Tyler Perry would cast her in a leading role ❤️🌹

@mrsivan2004

5 жыл бұрын

OMG YES!! That would be everything!

@reginolflowers7165

5 жыл бұрын

Hhmmmm. I really don't think it should be Tyler Perry.

@reginolflowers7165

5 жыл бұрын

@pink girl Maybe Spike Lee.

@youknowwhatflav9916

4 жыл бұрын

In jesus name

@AvoidsPikes-

3 жыл бұрын

I've never to this day seen a Tyler Perry movie (if you discount "Star Trek,) but I would easily make an exception to see Janet Hubert in a movie -playing any part.

Aunt Viv!!!!! I love her so much! Growing up and watching a beautiful and strong dark skinned Black woman was so empowering for me. Thank you for this episode!

She was the definitely the best. They should have just kept her on the show.

@liveoffthewall

5 жыл бұрын

juice323 blue I agree she portrayed the best Aunt Viv, but she was a B I T C H. Alfonso Ribiero himself talked about how she caused problems and was rude to all the cast members. And she broke her contract by getting pregnant. They had no choice but to let her go

@glodymadiamba6064

5 жыл бұрын

@@liveoffthewall i agree but its not like she was like heyy lemme just get pregnant. Bruh u don't know maybe it was a acident that she got pregnant, its not like she should if just not have sex for what 5 or 6 years that the tv series was on

@liveoffthewall

5 жыл бұрын

Glodi Madiamba yeah I'm sure that part wasn't the deal breaker, but more of a reason to actually let her go since everyone was complaining about her anyway

@hottiecougar40

5 жыл бұрын

After she left, i stopped watchimg fresh Prince

@thebloos3266

5 жыл бұрын

Maheen Sha wait she got pregnant?? I never knew that...

she just changed my life when she said she was 36

@ajohonly3721

3 жыл бұрын

Kat D she was when did the dance 💃🏽 I can’t even pick up a pen on the floor at 30 🤣

@Michelle-pn9xt

3 жыл бұрын

@@ajohonly3721 Why? That is bad.

@popularloner4279

3 жыл бұрын

@@ajohonly3721 🤣🤣🤣giiiiirrrrlll

That episode was PRICELESS. NO ONE DID IT BETTER. Thank you for being our favorite Aunt Viv.

@pamspencer8698

3 жыл бұрын

Yesss that was one of my favorite episode too

i remember that episode classic fresh prince

Janet Hubert is so underrated and misrepresented. She’s beautiful, talented, and still looks amazing!

My favorite tv mom,dark,intelligent,beautiful.Hands down the best.

@shellybee9322

3 жыл бұрын

When I saw her on TV it was life changing for me. I went into Corporate America because of her.

She looked beautiful & gorgeous back then & she still is now.

The dancing was awesome, but I love, love that snap

Always loved this aunt viv.. and her body was SNATCHED FOR THE GODS.

@danahoward759

3 жыл бұрын

Yassss

This was my all time favorite episode...What? She was 36 years old...still very, very young. Ms. Janet slayed that 💃 dance. My second favorite episode is when Aunt Viv is singing in booth inside the mall. I watched FP because of Aunt Viv. Her character was the most realistic of them all. 😍

@MaybeDHitHim

Жыл бұрын

36 is ancient for a dancer, Talisha.

The episode where she sings Tina Turner Proud Mary in the music booth was a good one too!

I want that real love dark skinned aunt viv love 🎶🎶

@notapplicable687

5 жыл бұрын

Shaniqua Joseph ~J.Cole

She and Will Smith needs to sit down somewhere to talk, and put an end to this nearly 30-year beef.

@adamsamuel8593

3 жыл бұрын

She was at full fault but most adults (Grandparents especially) are to darn stubborn.

@charminglady2011

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamsamuel8593 agree and she needs to apologize to the other cast members who she bullied.

@MillyBillyVanilly

3 жыл бұрын

What happened?

@cococabana1932

3 жыл бұрын

No she needs to move on. Will has

@preacher_chick

3 жыл бұрын

Ugh Will has acknowledged he was young and immature, look into it ✊🏾

That episode was EVERYTHING! Aunt Viv danced so fluid, like water!! You could tell dancing was her second nature!!

It’s nice to see her happy and smiling.

One of my FAVORITE episodes. She tore it up! Classic.

she killed it...and looked so good doing it....love it

When she did that dance, and I saw her body, I was like omg she has a amazing body, her arms, legs, waist...just amazing

I'd love to see her on the FX show Pose. It's time for a comeback.

@lynnlockamy4665

3 жыл бұрын

She is coming!

@kkibela

3 жыл бұрын

Omfg yes.. We need her back on tv.. Its culturally important we have suffered without her tbh

@madonataylor7177

3 жыл бұрын

And sure enough shes in season 3 take me to church episode.. you really spoke it into existence 🙌🏾

@mintefresh6608

3 жыл бұрын

@@madonataylor7177 😆🌈💜💜💜

I’m so glad auntie is getting her flowers after 30 years👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

She was the best Aunt Viv. Period💜

@pamspencer8698

3 жыл бұрын

Yes she was how did they replace her with a lighter skin women and with no flavor like the original Aunt Viv

"Aunt Viv, Why do Women like poetry?" "Because women think with their brain" *walks away flawlessly savage*

@sbarrow06

2 жыл бұрын

Which episode was that one?

@Neri4x4

2 жыл бұрын

@@sbarrow06 Don't remember. But awesome line it is.

As a dark skinned black woman, her representation was necessary for me to see. I firmly believe that removing her presence from that show took away much more than we will ever know. Living in this world, in these times, do you know how important REPRESENTATION is? To see someone like you (in some form or fashion) in a positive light? Do you? Will and his crew caused a lot of damage but I’m glad they’re on the journey of healing. And that’s something we all need to do too... That’s my 2cents and I’m sticking to it!

@biancadoss11

8 ай бұрын

I completely agree

@theconjuringgypsy

6 ай бұрын

Will did her so dirty. I always believed her

@dominiquedevereux7205

6 ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💥! I'm not even dark-skinned (I'm regular ol' 'medium Brown's 😄!) & I always was ecstatic to see dark-skinned actors, singers, etc. get the limelight/representation cuz even as a child, I noticed how the dark-skinned kids were maligned & left out in favor of light-skinned black kids --- ESPECIALLY dark-skinned lil' girls 👧🏿! Representation for dark-skinned blacks is VERY necessary & it's a sad commentary that it's still seen as "a win 🏆 🙆🏿‍♀️" or something "special 😮" when it should be The Norm by now. Sadly 🤦🏾‍♂️, it seems bl@ck folk in general will continue to have representation issues as long as DEM FOLK 👉🏾 👨🏻‍🦳👩🏻‍🦳 run everythang 😑.

@tracyleesmith781

6 ай бұрын

I'm also not dark-skinned sister but I'm so happy how this video was the motivation for our dark- skinned sisters back in the 90s. This is very empowerment. Rise up!🎉❤

Lmao @ 1:30 😂 Jaaaanet you can do that step cmon na!

0:25 “we were snatched now we’re kinda hatched “🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I absolutely loved that episode and everything about Aunt Viv. She exuded black femininity we so desperately need in the black community now. She was the kept provided wife we all should aspire to be. Classy, elegant and fierce. Her body in that pink leotard straight goals 😍

This is my all-time favorite fresh Prince episode. Also love her in the episodes when it featured Aunt Viv and her sisters she had great chemistry with them .

Now that's our Aunt Viv!!!💕💕 Wrote checks and gave receipts with that one. Also loved when her sisters came to visit.

1:17 Rimmel was my first professional choreographer in my first music video out of highschool...and the original choreographer for Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation. He was so loving and caring. I was thrown in at the last minute and could not get the steps. He worked around me and told me I am a beautiful Soul. 😍. His work has had such a huge impact on my entire life. I framed the note he left me and would stare at it every morning when I lived in New York...chasing dance. A beautiful human being. The original Aunt Viv is LIFE. She gave every girl hope and VISION. Thank you so much. I ❤️ You Both. 💫.

This episode inspired me to dance in highschool and liturgical in church. The most inspiring show. Unforgettable🌺

Like my guy Primm would say...."She's the original Aunt Viv. She's an all star" ⭐

Had they not replace her the show probably would have lasted more than 6 seasons

The only mom we acknowledge

She should revive that dance scene on Dancing with the Stars!! ICONIC!!! 🔥🔥🔥

A bit off topic but I absolutely LOVE the original Vivians style on Fresh Prince. Her outfits were so classy *and* stylish.

LOVE YOU JANET!! WHEN YOU LEFT THE SHOW, I STOPPED WATCHING IT!! YOU WERE AND STILL ARE A POWER BEAUTY CONGRATS AND BLESSINGS!!

@juice323blue4

5 жыл бұрын

I still watch the show but definitely wasn't the same.

@AvoidsPikes-

3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! I'm just now remembering. I stopped watching after Janet Hubert left the show also! I actually forgot. She really ought to move on though. She easily secured the 'Best Aunt Vivian' trophy 🏆

She is THE aunt Viv. Smart, funny, classy and kind but you really don’t want to piss her off and face her wrath that even uncle Phil was scared of 😂 God bless her 😚

Absolutely loooved that episode! IMO, the show went downhill when she was “replaced.” It was never the same again.

Always loved this aunt viv.. and her bady was SNATCHED FOR THE GODS.

No disrespect to the next lady on the show, but totally right ,Janet is the ONLY Aunt Vivian.

Aunt Viv was such a strong and powerful lady! Inspiring for all mamas!

I love how all the people who grew up on this show are now adults and want answers.

She's so beautiful

She’s not a trained dancer?! Wow, that’s impressive. There are a couple things that give away she might be a little rusty, but to have no prior experience and portray such a strong performer ... I love it, she did amazing.

MY FAVORITE EPISODE!! WATCHING IT RN ON NETFLIX ❤

That cartoon she made though! It sounds so sweet. And hey I was bullied too as a kid :)

The actor who played Jeffrey said that she wanted more money and felt like she should have a bigger say and he had to tell her,the show was called Fresh Prince, will was the star. They made her an offer and gave her a deadline. She rejected the offer and changed her mind after the deadline. They didn't accept her back. THAT is how the new Aunt Viv came to be...

@pamspencer8698

3 жыл бұрын

That was so wrong. She was the best her character had fierceness loved her as Aunt Viv

@abigailyah3462

3 жыл бұрын

I never liked the new Aunt Viv. I always thought if they didn't bring the original Aunt Viv back the writers should have just killed the character and Uncle Phil could have remarried. There was no replacement for this woman, she was fierce, she was Aunt Viv.

@erehistruth2356

3 жыл бұрын

@@abigailyah3462 Beautifully spoken.

@calikeisha365

3 жыл бұрын

*she wanted the same money, they cut her pay because they were mad she got pregnant and they had to write it in the show. So if you’re on a popular show and your pay is cut in half would you accept it? I doubt it...

@ashlouw5350

3 жыл бұрын

@@calikeisha365 Your so right and the actor that played Geoffrey also suggested that she asked for money but they said she took too long when she did asked and didn't want her back. It's a shame her work was taken so for granted

Hoooooooooneeeeeey THIS WAS MY EPISODE‼️‼️‼️‼️💓😍♥️ YAAAAAASSSSSSS AUNT VIV 🔥🔥

Still love her and still mad that they replaced her as they did

My son shared this with me. Away to bring generations together.

1:19 so interesting, and I always thought she made that step so perfect relativ to the other dancers. It looked so great and sexy how she did the whole routine. Amazing to hear how insecure she was. Definitely one of the most memorable scenes.

Yes!!!!!! She was the mom of moms!!!! I always looked forward to seeing her and when she disappeared I disappeared because things weren’t the same!!!

Welcome back Janet Hubert! sorry that it took so long but you are here nevertheless. God Bless you beautiful lady

She was only 36! She wasn’t too old to do that dance.

@DaniSmithe

3 жыл бұрын

Back then 36 was like 46.

@dannycunningham7865

3 жыл бұрын

She worked it out!!!

@MsDisneylandlover

3 жыл бұрын

I am 36

@dannydorko7075

3 жыл бұрын

life expectancy has gone up almost 10 years since the early 90s

@lmgutier

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannydorko7075 Are you a dancer? I am, and I'm past her age. Her body was able to do ALL that, and she looked great doing it. She wasn't too old--not then and not now.

Man I love this woman. She has such a soothing voice!

"Vivian was so fierce" Awesome dance moves Aunt Viv.

Heyyyyy Aunt Viv !!!! No, Janet Hubert, You are extraordinarily talented 😘

Your hair is naturally amazing!!!

One of my favorite scenes of this show….i can watch it over and over again!

"We was snatched now we kinda hatched" 😂😍😍

"The only aunt Viv we recognize" yes indeed!!

Yes! This is my favorite episode! I have it saved on my DVR!!! I LOVED JANET!!! She is awesome! She helped shape a lot of young ladies......we are fierce too!

Man..that episode ICON living.

Who's here after the FRESH PRINCE REUNION🙋🏿‍♂️

I just love her entire embodiment of beauty💛

She is still stunning 😍

I LOOOOOVE how she was about to check sista in that episode too! LOL 😆 Phillie!

Thank you for making this video omgeeee! Haaah Love Janet Aka Aunt Viv

The whole cast calls her crazy or angry but the episodes that she was in were more intense and real than the later episodes

We love aunt viv……..she was an excellent role model and Hubert is the consummate actress……..thank you

SOUL POWERFUL!!! 💕 AUNT VIV FOR REALLY REAL!!! 💕 LOVED IT THEN!!! 💕 STILL LOVING IT NOW!!! 💕 30 Years Later!!! 💕 AUNT VIV IN THE HOUSE!!! 💕 LOVING YOU MA!!! 💕 🤗 😘 BLESSINGS 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Aunt Viv my favorite!!! 👍❤❤❤❤

That was one of the most iconic Aunt Viv episodes ever. Omg.

I love how that scene had the audience stunned into near-silence, they obviously didn't know what to expect at all! 🤣👍

Janet Hubert, thank you so much for one of my all time favorite tv moments!! You were absolutely incredible!!

That image of her would be beautiful in a little girl's bedroom. She is a very lovely dancer, so perfectly picturesque.

She's aged well. I love this episode where she showed those girls who can really dance. A very talented lady. I wish everyone could forgive, make up, and try to remember and share the good times that I'm sure that they had a least SOME of the time.

That was my ABSOLUTE favorite episode growing up! I was just a kid yet I found it - and her! - so relatable and inspiring. And just a hoot! And thank you for highlighting her passion project! Good for her for channeling her and her son's pain into an opportunity to bring guidance, strength, and representation to young kids. ❤❤❤

"When Aunt Viv let bitches know." 😂 That scene is my favorite scene. I'd loved that snap that she did at the end.

Good for her!Nice to see her talk about what she loves with natural enthusiasm. Surprised she managed to get through that convo w/out mentioning Smith.... unless it was edited out

I rewatch that dance ALL. THE. TIME. Wow, this was over two years ago. Now it's the apocalypse and they made up.

The most inspirational thing in my life. I completed 4 years of modern dance and african dance studies in highschool and my body thanks me everyday. Very dynamic event in my life.

0:18 - I loved how she shaded the second Aunt Viv 🤣😂😭 🤣😂😭

Qué barbara! Ella es la tía Viv, lástima que no se llevaran bien ella y Will. Ella le daba un toque magnifico. Excelente actris.

AUNT VIV YOU'LL ALWAY BE FIERCE! THANKS FOR KEEPIN IT REAL

I confess: this episode has crept into my mind many times over the years.

Ahhh come on, I was waiting for that whole dance scene. Why, oh why not. Loved her in that show and still do. Thxs