The Sweet Gesture Will Smith Made For The Fresh Prince’s OG Aunt Viv Actress: ‘I’m Going To Give My Baby His Props’

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For approximately 30 years, Will Smith and Janet Hubert, co-stars of the popular sitcom “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” had a strained relationship due to their backstage disagreements. However, in 2020 during the “Fresh Prince” reunion special, they managed to break the ice and speak to each other. Since then, it seems that their relationship has improved significantly. Recently, Hubert decided to share an update on her current status with her on-screen nephew and express appreciation for a thoughtful gesture he had recently made.

Janet Hubert, who initially played Vivian Banks on the TV show “Fresh Prince,” experienced a significant turnaround when she appeared on The Big Tigger Morning Show on V-103 – the same radio station where Will Smith made critical comments about her years ago, sparking their conflict. However, times have changed, as Hubert now describes her relationship with Smith as “exceptionally good.” Furthermore, she revealed that Smith has been supportive of one of her recent projects.

I’ll acknowledge my baby’s hard work. He was responsible for building [the JG and BC Kids’ website] along with his team, at my request. Not only did he finance it, but he also provided me with his entire social media team. Additionally, he assisted me in reaching out to Amazon and Netflix with our pitches.

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In summary, Janet Hubert, who produced and starred in the independent animated film titled “JG and the BC Kids,” shared that Will Smith was incredibly supportive during production by offering digital resources to his former co-star. This gesture was touching, but it wasn’t the only instance of Smith’s support. In an interview on YouTube, Hubert mentioned that Smith also attended a Miami event for the Embrace Girls Foundation, an organization she’s been associated with for over two decades.

It’s clear that the relationship between these two “Fresh Prince” co-stars has significantly changed over time. Prior to their reconciliation in 2020, they hadn’t spoken since Hubert departed the show in 1993 due to creative disagreements. In 2017, Hubert even criticized a photo featuring the remaining cast members of the show. More recently, Smith has openly acknowledged his role in Hubert’s exit, confessing that he underestimated her importance to the show.

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On various occasions, both Will Smith and Janet Hubert have crossed paths again. In 2024, Smith made an appearance at Hubert’s event to support her new book, “JC and the BC Kids“, which serves as the basis for a recent animated production. Not too long ago, Hubert also came to Smith’s defense when he faced criticism following his Oscar incident involving Chris Rock.

Delighted as a dedicated fan of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air over the years, it’s truly heartwarming to witness Janet Hubert and Will Smith enjoying a harmonious relationship once more. Personally speaking, I would jump at the chance to see them share the screen again someday. Even though that might not materialize, I will continue to cherish the fact that these actors, who were once distant, have reconciled and now express mutual support for each other.

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2025-09-14 00:12