How Your Favorite Episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Happened
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- Remember the Aunt Viv dance sequence from our favorite episode of "The Fresh Prince"? Janet Hubert shares how it all happened.
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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.
So true!
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.
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
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.
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 only Aunt Viv we recognized.” FACTS!!!!! This dance scene is still amazing.
It took me a moment at first to realize the narrator said that & not Janet 😅
Lol facts
Yesss!!!! ICONIC!!
BIG FACTS
OOOP💅🏿
She is classy, smart, funny, natural and black beautiful.
@@blahblahlick4709 have you looked at her profile picture? lol
@@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
Ruth Bosquet why u think she angry? That’s sooo stereotypical 🙄
@@blahblahlick4709 bruh I'm from Europe and black stop assuming shit you don't know about lol
sammy you from Europe and Black? GTFOH you sell out
The real mother on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
The one and only☝🏼
She was a great actress but she’s one of THE WORST PEOPLE in the world.
Its the aunt🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 jokez ur right
The og
@ChrisDaCookii She was Crazier than Crazy according to Alfonso and abusive to her cast members, who many were still kids at the time.
Phyllicia and Janet are our Black tv mothers. This is not a debate, it's a fact!
Don't forget about Jo Marie (Family Matters) now....
@nonya bidness Tichina Arnold from Everybody Hates Chris
In our age group... Jo Marie is too... Florida was my mom's mother and Tichina would be my sister. Lol
@@biokomalabo9468 to some ppl she will always be Pam
@@authentic1only720 True!! I had a crush on Pam! lol
She really did bring more personality to the character. Sorry she was replaced.
Yes! It changed the entire dynamics of the show. I stopped watching when they switched aunt Viv.
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!
imagine being on the set with her though. she was probably hard work.
@@dannydorko7075
How would you know ?? What character did you play on the show 🤔
@@JRenee-Sings she was fired because she hard to work with
@@user-dz2gj3pn5n
And you Know this hooooow ??!? Hearsay ?? 👂
@@JRenee-Sings Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton) has spoken about this. There are also several articles that say Janet Hubert was hard to work with
After Clair Huxtable, Aunt Viv was the best TV mum
I think they're at the same level
They should of done a crossover 😭
Here here
No Harriet Winslow was but bye bye
@@rossiethomas Nah, I didn't like how she put Carl down sometimes.
36 is and was not old but she def Lee killed it
It's old in terms of being a professional dancer.
Dang that puts her in her 60s now 🤭 viv look good for 60 😎
Sucks that they black balled her after she got fired. Such bs. She’s very talented.
I had no idea she was 36 in that role. Damn she looked exquisite in that episode.
Right. Back in the 90s it was though. 36 today is young.
"The Only one we recognize" #FAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCTTTTTTSSSSSS
Yup. Love her.
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!
That episode was PRICELESS. NO ONE DID IT BETTER. Thank you for being our favorite Aunt Viv.
Yesss that was one of my favorite episode too
She was the definitely the best. They should have just kept her on the show.
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
@@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
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
After she left, i stopped watchimg fresh Prince
Maheen Sha wait she got pregnant?? I never knew that...
she just changed my life when she said she was 36
Kat D she was when did the dance 💃🏽
I can’t even pick up a pen on the floor at 30 🤣
@@ajohonly3721 Why? That is bad.
@@ajohonly3721 🤣🤣🤣giiiiirrrrlll
My favorite tv mom,dark,intelligent,beautiful.Hands down the best.
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
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. 😍
36 is ancient for a dancer, Talisha.
i remember that episode classic fresh prince
Always loved this aunt viv.. and her body was SNATCHED FOR THE GODS.
Yassss
That episode was EVERYTHING! Aunt Viv danced so fluid, like water!! You could tell dancing was her second nature!!
"Aunt Viv, Why do Women like poetry?"
"Because women think with their brain"
*walks away flawlessly savage*
Which episode was that one?
@@sbarrow06 Don't remember. But awesome line it is.
"Ant viv, the only one we recognize" so petty 😁
IKRRRRRRR
😂 😂 😂
The shade girl hummmmmmm
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.
Right lol
The episode where she sings Tina Turner Proud Mary in the music booth was a good one too!
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!
I completely agree
Will did her so dirty. I always believed her
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💥! 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 😑.
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!🎉❤
One of my FAVORITE episodes. She tore it up! Classic.
she killed it...and looked so good doing it....love it
It’s nice to see her happy and smiling.
I’m so glad auntie is getting her flowers after 30 years👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
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
This episode inspired me to dance in highschool and liturgical in church. The most inspiring show. Unforgettable🌺
Absolutely loooved that episode! IMO, the show went downhill when she was “replaced.” It was never the same again.
0:25 “we were snatched now we’re kinda hatched “🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I want that real love dark skinned aunt viv love 🎶🎶
Shaniqua Joseph ~J.Cole
LOVE YOU JANET!! WHEN YOU LEFT THE SHOW, I STOPPED WATCHING IT!! YOU WERE AND STILL ARE A POWER BEAUTY CONGRATS AND BLESSINGS!!
I still watch the show but definitely wasn't the same.
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 🏆
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 😍
Now that's our Aunt Viv!!!💕💕 Wrote checks and gave receipts with that one. Also loved when her sisters came to visit.
She was the best Aunt Viv. Period💜
Yes she was how did they replace her with a lighter skin women and with no flavor like the original Aunt Viv
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 .
"We was snatched now we kinda hatched" 😂😍😍
A bit off topic but I absolutely LOVE the original Vivians style on Fresh Prince. Her outfits were so classy *and* stylish.
I'd love to see her on the FX show Pose. It's time for a comeback.
She is coming!
Omfg yes.. We need her back on tv.. Its culturally important we have suffered without her tbh
And sure enough shes in season 3 take me to church episode.. you really spoke it into existence 🙌🏾
@@madonataylor7177 😆🌈💜💜💜
Lmao @ 1:30 😂 Jaaaanet you can do that step cmon na!
Hoooooooooneeeeeey THIS WAS MY EPISODE‼️‼️‼️‼️💓😍♥️ YAAAAAASSSSSSS AUNT VIV 🔥🔥
Welcome back Janet Hubert! sorry that it took so long but you are here nevertheless. God Bless you beautiful lady
I love how all the people who grew up on this show are now adults and want answers.
Had they not replace her the show probably would have lasted more than 6 seasons
She should revive that dance scene on Dancing with the Stars!! ICONIC!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Like my guy Primm would say...."She's the original Aunt Viv. She's an all star" ⭐
My son shared this with me. Away to bring generations together.
Aunt Viv was such a strong and powerful lady! Inspiring for all mamas!
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 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
MY FAVORITE EPISODE!! WATCHING IT RN ON NETFLIX ❤
One of my favorite scenes of this show….i can watch it over and over again!
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.
Man I love this woman. She has such a soothing voice!
The only mom we acknowledge
We love aunt viv……..she was an excellent role model and Hubert is the consummate actress……..thank you
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!
I confess: this episode has crept into my mind many times over the years.
Heyyyyy Aunt Viv !!!! No, Janet Hubert, You are extraordinarily talented 😘
I love how that scene had the audience stunned into near-silence, they obviously didn't know what to expect at all! 🤣👍
Your hair is naturally amazing!!!
I loved this episode, it was my favorite, you did that, original Aunt Viv!!!
I'll never forget that episode. SHE TURNED IT OUT!!!!
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.
"When Aunt Viv let bitches know." 😂 That scene is my favorite scene. I'd loved that snap that she did at the end.
I LOOOOOVE how she was about to check sista in that episode too! LOL 😆 Phillie!
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...
That was so wrong. She was the best her character had fierceness loved her as Aunt Viv
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.
@@abigailyah3462 Beautifully spoken.
*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...
@@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
"Vivian was so fierce" Awesome dance moves Aunt Viv.
Man..that episode ICON living.
She was only 36! She wasn’t too old to do that dance.
Back then 36 was like 46.
She worked it out!!!
I am 36
life expectancy has gone up almost 10 years since the early 90s
@@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.
The best Aunt Viv! Love you girl!
Who's here after the FRESH PRINCE REUNION🙋🏿♂️
She is still stunning 😍
That was one of the most iconic Aunt Viv episodes ever. Omg.
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.
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!!!
Wow! I thought she was a dancer after that role! I never knew she quick trained to dance like that - Super talented!
She is a professional dancer. Worked on Broadway in CATS, and was apart of Alvin Ailey Ensemble. Lots more.
@@triandiscrim558 I believe in the video she said that she was new to dancing routines or that she was not a dancer. That is why I made the comment. She looks like and moves like a professional dancer to me.
"The only aunt Viv we recognize" yes indeed!!
Janet Hubert, thank you so much for one of my all time favorite tv moments!! You were absolutely incredible!!
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.
She's so beautiful
That scene still gives me the chills!! ❤❤❤Breathtaking!!!
So happy to see you again! Heeyyy Aunt Viv💜🌹 Hope to see more of you!!!
The whole cast calls her crazy or angry but the episodes that she was in were more intense and real than the later episodes
"She was SNATCHED now HATCHED"
STILL look amazing honestly queen
Still love her and still mad that they replaced her as they did
Beautiful! She’s an icon! ❤
I just love her entire embodiment of beauty💛
I absolutely love this Aunt Viv!! This episode was the best!!!!
AUNT VIV YOU'LL ALWAY BE FIERCE! THANKS FOR KEEPIN IT REAL
That dance episode was epic! Its been my most favourite for all time by my one and only aunt Viv. You were amazing! Hope you got all your dues. Love you still to this day.
Thank you for making this video omgeeee! Haaah Love Janet Aka Aunt Viv
Janet Hubert made Aunt Viv! And NO ONE was able to replace her! Wishing you all the best!!!! 💃🏾
That image of her would be beautiful in a little girl's bedroom. She is a very lovely dancer, so perfectly picturesque.
Aunt Viv owned this, that finger snap at the end, iconic. C&C Music Factory! 🫰🏻
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.
The one and only Aunt Viv for real!!