Will Smith Tears Up Ending 'Fresh Prince' Feud w/ Janet Hubert

Will Smith and Janet Hubert have finally put their differences aside! The former co-stars sat down together for the first time in 27 years during "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" reunion special on HBO Max to discuss the actress' contentious exit from the sitcom nearly three decades earlier. Hubert originally played Aunt Viv for three seasons of the show. She left in 1993 citing "creative differences" and was replaced by Daphne Maxwell Reid. The casting shakeup sparked an ongoing feud between Smith and Hubert, which has continued in the public eye - until now!
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[@jessicarichards9540]

You can tell she needed this closure.

[@blacklightning7570]

They both did

[@eq11eq11eq]

Y’

[@cc-cy]

word!.....let bygones be...life be too short

[@cjhannah2010]

Been wanting it for years!😔

[@DJaySplitSecond]

@@cjhannah2010 yeah you can see it in thier eyes, it feels like a weight lifted off of thier shoulders

[@mikemasiello5965]

This is what real humans do. They admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness

[@tinababy91]

Agreed🙏🏼

[@MrHelpem]

Pay the women we will see if He's sorry.You can make your mouth say anything

[@Skitz0frenix]

Why did Carlton dip when she joined the rest of the crew? Aunt Viv was hugging everyone but Carlton was nowhere to be seen

[@michaelhedgemond603]

Facts!

[@knightwolf9863]

Amen, brother.

[@thatt-shirtguy9669]

Janet gave Will the type of Hug a mother gives to her son after not seeing him for a long time.

[@kissmilily]

I was just thinking the same. That was a real hug.

[@nikki5980]

Will didn't let go... 💞💞💞

[@tianahaley9913]

@@nikki5980 Ikr that was a hug she know what's going on with will in his real life🙏🙏

[@crazyman7671]

Just like James Avery said Will was his son, I think Janet Hubert had the same mindset. Him apologizing and manning up to his mistakes solidified him as her son on the show.

[@gedogdarker7211]

They lost James Avery all they had was each other

[@ritafranklin9031]

She's definitely a strong black woman, and had not aged at all. She's still beautiful.🥰😊🤗😍😘🙏🏾

[@a-bomb3769]

Yeah she still is

[@judithcharles133]

She’s freaking gorgeous

[@jameshaw9187]

@cm. CG what do you mean is she black???? 100% her mother and father she doesn't look anything else really???

[@kianaw.8096]

@cm. CG you’re gross

[@bearbear2644]

@cm. CG pathetic comment

[@YappieKitchen]

No offence to the new aunt Viv but everyone loved the original aunt Viv. She made the character come to life. So many iconic moments.

[@RoyalBarbzMaraji]

💯❗️

[@LuvBlak]

Facts. I'm sorry new Aunt viv didn't do it for me.

[@sparkles1260]

So true

[@politicaljester1454]

Definitely. Original Aunt Viv was the best!

[@viakpengbe]

The dance studio scene and the Jazz appt scene in Compton "Boy! Do not test me!"😁 Epic!

[@imanbell2827]

She’s so beautiful like she has barely aged. Just gorgeous.

[@mightymouse5029]

Hate comments like this.

[@chriani20]

I just watched the video and your words were my first thought. Absolutely beautiful both are.

[@knucklesdafunkeeog6523]

Yeah tell me about it 🙂

[@TNYC_728]

@EthanChase why insult the girl she’s complimenting the actress ? U make no sense

[@TNYC_728]

So true . The old saying black doesn’t crack is true . She looks maybe 3 years older than she did in 93

[@CourtneyAverett]

"Calling a black woman difficult in Hollywood is the kiss of death" Sadly yes and not just in Hollywood.

[@raygu1818]

That didn't completely destroy her finding work. It only does if you have that mindset. She still did theatre and other projects after the Fresh Prince.

[@perezsykes3803]

Facts!!

[@royedwards51]

Then don't be difficult

[@MSD.4543]

@Canada Love I agree but not all black women .

[@timhoward5]

But, that's what they are for the most part

[@CreoleLadyBug]

She wasn’t difficult she was just going through a difficult time in her life.

[@strawberryherpes528]

No. She was absolutely difficult to work with. Alfonso has even referred to Janice as "Crazy Janice" for the abusive behavior she aimed at her co-stars. No amount of a bad home life justifies referring to your castmates as homophobic slurs and taking your anger out on them. When you go to any job, you need to show up and just do your job. If she was suffering from an abusive marriage, that was no one's fault, and she needed to find a healthier coping mechanism. Unprofessionalism will not be tolerated in most fields.

[@Fidelis1776]

I get what you're saying, but let's look at what the Smith family just went through and see how it was handled. Nobody knew shit until some asshole needed his name in the news.

[@timhoward5]

Then, *NOBODY* is difficult in that case

[@billiemason9776]

Right 😭

[@Beyondme7700]

@@strawberryherpes528 hope you're handling life as u stated

[@iiCamaxtli]

I wish James Avery was here to see this...

[@elianas5374]

😥

[@paulferguson3419]

he would have been the icing on the cake !!!!

[@isauradelena9888]

Me Too💯💯💯💯

[@typortis1915]

Trust me, he was there. His spirit was embracing both of them. ❤

[@yourewack7043]

Why would you say that, now I’m crying 😢

[@juanitabryant9065]

For me, the show wasn't the same without the first Auntie Viv.

[@newsbeats6041]

Will Smith should have done this in private to respect her

[@newsbeats6041]

@Steel Rain she is very strong woman

[@bnwo]

Yeah. It was better.

[@gabbycarter965]

So true!

[@sonya7sf]

Your right about that, I love the first Aunt Viv. I cried when I heard her story. I wish uncle Phil was alive to see that. I love Will Smith to bits, im glad that they ended what went on between them.

[@lillyess385]

Her portrayal of Aunt Viv was iconic. After all of these years, she a stunning woman. Just beautiful.

[@francoisbessing]

Not everyone receives closure. I'm glad she was able to get some.

[@imanbell2827]

“Calling a black woman difficult in Hollywood is the kiss of death” wow that’s wow.

[@sebaspaz0103]

For real. That impacted me

[@emo72387]

Look at what happened to Monique

[@jayc.7135]

@@emo72387 Exactly. SMH!

[@rawbundy4676]

@@emo72387 Monique is a prime example, Imagine 30 years ago.

[@agonleed3841]

Maybe but that's not fair to put that on will. Just cause OTHER people take that as "guess we'll keep being racist". Will meant SHE was difficult. And I'm sure she was.

[@NANIPBE]

Original Aunt Viv deserves all the success in the world. For every year that she missed out on a financial blessing I pray it be replaced.

[@devin837]

yes

[@devin837]

@Tineke Delemarre I hope we ALL get back what we lost though adversity...Life can be so unforgiving at times

[@jcox5572]

Amen!

[@christieannice2859]

Absolutely 🙌✌🙏. Will could possibly bring her in on projects. The lady is a testament to poise, strength and backing yourself against injustice, such a beacon on resilience, humility. ✌🙏

[@NANIPBE]

@@christieannice2859 Indeed!

[@kirstyscholoch581]

I’ll never forget the episode where Aunt Viv schools the ballerinas in dance class. Absolute phenomenal woman! Made a big mistake letting go of her. Will has learned grace and humility with age, finally good to see these come together x

[@fitnfab6522]

be kind to everyone, because you don't know what is happening in their homes.

[@pakman06281]

She's 64? She looks the same as she did in fresh prince

[@CircumstancesNeverMatter]

I know crazy right?

[@elleb-theragincajun4646]

I KNOW!!!

[@alanbaloyi7299]

yous a lier

[@nubianwarriorgoddess9341]

Melanin beauty is ageless

[@KratosDaGoat]

Black don't crack

[@TNYC_728]

Black seriously don’t crack. She looks maybe 3 years older than she did in 1993 wtf 😳😳😳🙏🏼❤️

[@13Gangland]

@Badazzthang ! What happened to Bill Cosby then?

[@JusttMike247]

@@13Gangland he’s 100,000 years old that what

[@seanmarks6304]

Shes aged better than anyone else on the show - and that includes baby nicky

[@TNYC_728]

@@seanmarks6304 HAHAHAH now THATS a win for the comments

[@13Gangland]

@Gemini0162 I don't expect anything, guy said all people with dark melanin age great, that is not true. I have see pretty healthy 90 year olds. Bill Cosby isn't one of them. Also, nice race bait loser, go pull your cards somewhere else, along with your emojis.

[@winniehandema1112]

I hate it wen people say black women are strong we are just human

[@newgardner]

Hate? Naw sis, we both...strong and human...and soft and smart. We use each characteristic to survive. I feel where you coming from but, remember that words matter.

[@winniehandema1112]

I know wat u mean but that's just a strong word

[@newgardner]

@@winniehandema1112 Yeah. I don't use the word. Especially in the same sentence as black women. I think the combo just triggered me. We good.

[@winniehandema1112]

Yeah of course we are cool

[@DrSonus]

Some are. Some are stronger. Some black women historically just went thru extra, additional shit, shit that white women didn't, because of their skin color. Not just them, but their fathers, and mothers and brothers and sisters and friends. They were on the wrong side of segregation for decades. Live, Love and laugh. people say this shit rt? They did that too with an extra helping of pain on their ice cream. Most of which they had no say about, So, yeah, i can agree that some women, historically, are just stronger.

[@Simeautomatic100]

*2 things: holding grudges for so long can cause a lot of time & memories being wasted & closure is a MUST! I truly wish James Avery was still here to see this!*

[@FIREBALLER100]

I'm sure he was watching from above. 🥰🥰😢😢

[@chiquita8874]

He is, as he watches from a better place:). And he's smiling down on them

[@jeanene7]

This is what's needed the forgiveness and honesty was just beautiful.

[@darrylcarter3691]

Jesus Christ rose from the dead and United these two

[@bokarmangane8198]

Amen to that!

[@hattanalshutaifi4587]

But forgiveness is something to earned

[@mariajason3547]

@@hattanalshutaifi4587 soooooo Will doesn't earn her forgiveness?

[@jeanene7]

@@hattanalshutaifi4587 no you freely give and receive forgiveness its a gift

[@cambodianmitch]

No disrespect but I liked her much more playing aunt Vivian

[@yama5182]

WE ALL DID BABE...she WAS the ONLY true Aunt VIV...

[@surgedidit]

💯

[@bnwo]

no you didn't.

[@sORrYiMLaTEwHAtdiDiMiSs.]

Yes she was!!

[@inspirestrength505]

Me too her character was more real. xoxo

[@boogie1014]

She will always be the “only” Aunt Viv. I loved her. She was beautiful then and now. 😍😍😍😍

[@johnleven8907]

No hate for the second aunt Viv, but Janet should've never left.

[@lilianmorales2736]

she doesn't age at all. She looks exactly the same as she did 30 years ago. She was my favorite aunt Viv

[@OH5311883]

Black skin ages very slowly. Use a little vaseline and you get that "AGELESS GLOW".

[@matthewevanw]

Black don’t crack 👍

[@jrbrawlersgaming1816]

When black people take care of themselves i.e. eat healthy, drink plenty of water, exercise etc, combine that with the melanin within us and its like finding the fountain of youth!

[@stephaniearroyo4344]

Hasn’t aged at all

[@stephaniearroyo4344]

@@jrbrawlersgaming1816 I’m glad you touched on taking care of yourself because I’ve seen plenty of black that has cracked because of how they lived their lives.

[@Nikkinogood]

She must have stayed in a time capsule because she looks exactly the same.

[@konnykontant]

That's what not working for 30 years looks like. Silky smooth baby ;)

[@RapFanatic4ever]

She’s very pretty inside and out

[@misskim8379]

You never know what someone's going through. She went through an abusive marriage all the while coming to work everyday and killing her role as Aunt Viv. OG Aunt Viv will never be replaced. 💜

[@utubedano]

Owning up to his mistakes is a huge thing to do especially in front of everyone. It's amazing. Respect 👍🙇‍♂️

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

He has grown up, that's for sure. And my goodness, Janet is beautiful!

[@Jillian15]

Owning up to both their mistakes

[@utubedano]

@@Jillian15 yes agreed. To both 👍🏼

[@note2owns]

"I've been in entanglements"

[@cbjersey7419]

Totally agree. I'm so happy about this reunion.

[@donnab7666]

Yes show the world what true human character is and humans make mistakes and kindness love & gentle understanding between 2 people is possible.

[@bronzebeauty295]

Yes, it was beautiful to watch. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@jackdull5699]

That's so wonderful that Will Smith and Janet Hubert were able to finally bury the hatchet been them and reunite as two long lost friends. Their feud lasted for far too long.

[@no_prisoners6474]

Because it's a genuine conversation right?

[@cjhannah2010]

Yes ma'am!! Just went on too long.

[@rvpstudioscanada3991]

Egos, Jealousy and Misogyny is *NOT* a good mix. Things should of *never* happened, and management should of never of let this thing fester for 30 years. Life is *too* short.

[@frenchfries2378]

I’m so happy for both of them. She was the best. You never know what someone’s going through or has gone through when you see someone ‘playing up’ . I wish more people understood that.

[@ms.cms.c3256]

Did you hear her say, her life was stopped behind that, but yours moved forward, That's deep!!

[@mizzhllywd]

Janet Hubert is a much better actress. She also physically fits the role.

[@jerjorju]

The ballet dance class. Her. Greatest scene ever.

[@patmebg3794]

Everyone has their own preference.

[@kimc207]

Maybe let's take a minute (or several) and not compare these two lovely women/actresses.

[@ericstewart517]

1) Let's chill out on judging female actresses bodies. 2) But, what do you mean "physically better fits" the role? If it's gonna be about complexion or something STUPID....just save it. One has to remember whomever the "Mom' actor was her character would have 'supposedly' birthed complexions from Hilary to the youngest Nicky ( so again let's keep ignorant stuff to a minimum) not to mention as varied as Carlton and Ashley were..... So what was so physically "better" to play a sitcom Mom?

[@mizzhllywd]

@@ericstewart517 what a stupid reply.

[@angelahamlett8249]

I wish we can all do this with people in our lives we're not talking to. They both looked lighter in energy after letting go of that pent up animosity. I teared up because not only was she let go but was replaced by a lighter skinned Black Woman. That's a whole other conversation.

[@DJaySplitSecond]

Yes honey preach!!!! I tried to make peace with people in my family but wasn’t happening!

[@DJaySplitSecond]

@Shawn Robins 👍🏾👍🏾🙌🏾

[@jamelledwards116]

I have a couple of people that I am not talking too. They betrayed me for no reason!

[@peacheskong2245]

Why does that matter what hue the Black woman that replaced her had? Is she any less black? It's interesting how Hubert never made that claim only has it become a very popular thing to point out in the past 5-6 years on social media. Hubert herself rejected to come back on the show after they reached out to her. The 2nd aunt Viv didn't even want to do the show...they were looking for a replacement and she simply ended up accepting the role. It's not relevant in this case yet it's a group of sjw black women that have pushed this narrative to the forefront in this particular situation.

[@jamelledwards116]

@Shawn Robins Thank you

[@MrEmelyn596]

She hold him like a mother would hold her son.

[@EyMcFly]

Fresh Prince would've gotten WAY more notoriety and awards if Janet never left.

[@kareem2457]

I kinda agree they play if safe with Daphne.

[@kt16621]

Agreed!!

[@CorpoHawkWasabi]

From what i've read she wanted to make fresh prince more about her. It was best move to focus tv show at family not a single person.

[@aoisora1445]

@@MPD90 basically he was young and found her difficult to work with when he was the actual difficult one at that point in time to some degree... Also in times when two good actors or actresses clash if there is a fall out often actors or actresses can get blacklisted and end up losing nearly everything... people underestimate how bad it gets and no company wants to say "we were giving her a bad deal and feeling we can easily replace her since the core of the show ended up being Will Smith and the actor who plays Carlton... Though to be honest the show thrived on having others to step in... if the show was just Will and Carlton it would have been a really empty show...

[@aoisora1445]

@@CorpoHawkWasabi I think it was more a case of if the show is more about her, she can move up and she was already good but was overshadowed by the comedic chemistry between the two main attractions... however she was one straight constant the show always needed... besides James Avery... but like what was said her situation was something Will was too young to understand at the time... I put most of the blame on the industry though, they would not have replaced her if she had a more prominent role and she probably wanted more screen time for more publicity and to move up to some degree, but she got blacklisted... she did not get fired, she left due to a dispute, but the organisation or agents or whatever decided to completely throw her under the bus, and Will was more like a yes man at that time still...

[@omarismith3655]

This aunt viv was AUNT VIV. The other one was just a statue. Didn’t even notice she was there half the time.

[@briannabrown8696]

Facts, her personality was 😑 dull.... The Original Aunt had more life or light in her!👌🤓

[@VLyricParker]

I hope she gets her career back and flourish like never before. She is like a Cicely Tyson of comedy. But Will was young and battling his own demons. I think it was all difficult for him to process. But this warmed my ❤️

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

Why didn't the crew like the producers, or the adult cast do more to help keep it from going as far as they did.

[@philanderphillips2309]

@@jessicamcgaughey8551 Excellent question.

[@VLyricParker]

@@jessicamcgaughey8551 no telling. I could be wrong wrong wrong. But my intuition tells me that Will sold his soul and paid the price to certain "perks". He didn't like her and because he was in bed with those in power they appeased the kid with the big ego. (Among other things) Hubert was expendable. Now Will has humbled himself a lot. Even his ex wife and oldest son says his ego got the best of him. Maturity should bring about the type of growth he displays here. I don't think it's too late for Janet to bounce back. Maybe this has taught her how important it is to pick your battles wisely and hold your tongue when necessary

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

@@VLyricParker I doubt will was in bed with people. Not everyone who makes it big was in bed with someone.

[@VLyricParker]

@@jessicamcgaughey8551 and I doubt neither of us know him personally. And have no choice but to rely on the same outlets that give us all the rest of our gossip. Why should one be believed and not the other? Cause the other is bad, negative and not so pleasant? The world we live in is now bad, negative and not so pleasant. Will is in the World. A newcomer to tv with enough pull to end the career or a veteran was in bed with someone directly or indirectly. So I considered it all when making my opinion. Don't take it to heart. It's not worth 2 cents. But it's my two cents..

[@shenequakimbro2660]

This makes me love them even more. People need to see that people can still talk to one another and forgive.

[@kw4433]

It so great that Will and Janet have decided to put their feud aside. People have personal problems they don't share to people who they respect and love, but by sharing comes healing with the ones who listen, understand and respect. Life is a journey with walls we breakdown along the way to progress, or a book with chapters. My parents always used to tell me 'the bigger the storm...the brighter the rainbow 🌈'. It touched me to see them both reconcile as I grew up watching the show and seeing the many outtakes of fun, laughter and love for one another. I feel it's fitting they should put the past behind them, as they are missing the great James Avery, as any Fresh Prince fan does, and you don't know what tomorrow may bring, especially in this current pandemic worldwide. Peace and love to the both of you, and long may it continue. God bless you both.

[@l.sanders1618]

I’m glad she received closure and realize that Will was young and had a lot of life to live. I’m also glad they were man and woman enough to publicly apologize just like they publicly went at each other. Many times people like to come at you publicly but apologize in private. If 2020 hadn’t taught each of us this is that life is too short. Love each other, forgive and don’t harbor hate in your hearts. I’m happy for them.

[@RoyalBarbzMaraji]

💯💯❗️❕ if you embarrassed me in public, apologize in public ❕❕💯💯🦄🦄🦋🦋

[@LEXRAPS]

She doesn’t look like she’s aged at all!

[@haniahmed5547]

@LC 🤔😏

[@nooneknows9615]

And exercise, eat right and be healthy. That’s how she looks like that.

[@asiaroberson3442]

@@nooneknows9615 facts

[@temkawilliams7425]

@LC No. Putting God first and taking care of your body will do this.

[@starlite025]

Was thinking the same thing

[@jnmc2498]

When people can sit down and talk through things... you know they have matured and are mature.

[@NOV123]

Yes, end that “feud”. Everyone should try to keep their mental health in check so we won’t have to go around disliking and hating people who don’t even cause harm to us. Because hate causes stress to your body whether you accept to believe it or not!!!

[@dianneboudreaux1993]

But God kept her because she didn’t do anything, it was wills big mouth!!

[@Pistonhammer]

Growing up around a Narcsissitic Abusive mother , i know what you mean , swear to god am trying everything in my power not to go down that road , its difficult , but i am trying.

[@nene8369]

This is why they say becareful what comes out your mouth because there is power in the tongue ....lesson to learn to all😢

[@johnsmi213]

She was deemed difficult because she was; not because one person didn't like her and claimed it was so. Will is just being nice about it because he's such a nice guy, is successful, and doesn't feel like contradicting her version of events.

[@NinaBaby210]

Yes Ma’m there most certainly IS!!! I’m glad they were able to mend the divide!

[@ariellewht]

Wouldn’t have been the case if it was Hillary’s character though . And we know it

[@JT-fv6ih]

We would think after he matured and realized what he did, he would’ve help her with his Hollywood success. Specially since he started producing. Actions speaks louder than words in my book

[@johnsmi213]

@@JT-fv6ih No way. L.A. is made up of people who star on hit TV shows and only one of them (if any) have a career after. Actors don't realize that just being a part of a hit doesn't mean you a star; acting is a freelance gig and you always have to focus on the next project. Will was the breakout star. You don't see Karyn Parsons, Tatyana Ali, Joseph Marcell, Alfonso Ribiero, or Daphne Maxwell Reid complaining that their career was ruined because they were deemed "difficult." They just simply weren't in demand after the show ended the way Will was. Actors have no obligation to help other actors. And like it or not, the reason Janet was removed from the show was she was difficult. No excuses she built up in her head to try to justify in her behavior. It's not uncommon -- every single TV set ever has had at least one actor who convinces themselves the reason the show they're on is a hit is because they are the best... and if they're not the lead role, they usually have resentment for the lead getting more attention than them. That was the case with Janet. That's why she was fired; that's why Alfonso couldn't bear himself to be around him. Will listening to her version of events and not challenging them is because he wants to make peace after decades of her throwing shade; he has nothing to lose in silence and has nothing to gain by challenging her. He is a bona fide movie star and that won't change just because he is lovely to a person complaining about a situation she created and doesn't want to live up to. It doesn't mean she wasn't culpable for losing her job or that she wasn't hired anywhere else because of it. If she was as brilliant of an actress as she claimed, she would have worked again. But she didn't become heavily in demand for the same reason Karyn, Tatyana, Joseph, Alfonso didn't... the film industry only latches to the breakout star and it's not often they get future television work because they're known for their characters so the audience won't get to know someone new in the role. Will owes her nothing. Just like other actresses who make for a hostile work environment because of their ego, she's living with the humility she lacked when she was in a position of power. It happens time and time and time and time again with actors in this industry. You'd think they'd learn but the second they become the person they always envisioned themselves as being, they let their ego take over and then lose out any favors they could have garnered, which are rare to come by even for those who are nice.

[@thegladys2651]

I think nobody could hate Will Smith. He looks like a good guy, not perfect, but a good one. He will always be my Fresh Prince!

[@ylarrymore]

Agreed. There's nothing more refreshing than watching a person grow. When they actually correct their thoughts & behavior on both sides. That's completely forgivable & worth mending those wounds.

[@dervthebeast5130]

Epstein island...

[@timhoward5]

He is a good guy

[@timhoward5]

@@ylarrymore Yes! Because Janet was evil.

[@andiea7358]

@cm. CG what?! What are his views on such a disgusting act?

[@alejandraquiroga8587]

This made me tear up and cry. I’m sure she went thru a very difficult moment being in an abusive relationship. That really can break you completely. I admire her for having had some strength in her to work to what she could and overcome that. There are many women out there that stay for years being mentally and physically broken down. So glad she got out recovered and is able to live life.

[@davgar4241]

Two sides to this: young rich actor should be careful how they treat their fellow actors. Also, older ones shouldn't feel like they are entitled because of their age. Hats off to will. It takes a man to say am sorry. I also respect Janetz becuse she looked straight into the eyes of will without squinting and told him straight to his face that he was a "...itch" He owes alot to her. He needs to repay her all she lost, that would make his apology worthwhile

[@HillSara]

No hats off for Will, he’s the one sitting on a pile of money while she lost a lot. Will is nothing more than a greedy celebrity.

[@KuroNekoNetwork]

@@HillSara i knew somebody was going to say something like this. this is why i only ever apologize to people that i feel will actually accept it. i'm not wasting my time apologizing to people that will still hold a grudge,

[@KJ-mc6mm]

@@HillSara Right. That's messed up. 🥺

[@betterthanemril988]

I just turned 25, so I’ve literally only known them to not speak my whole life time and this is great. We need to stop having the decades long beefs.

[@SoulReaperSlayer19]

@m. not true at all. George Lopez had held a grudge against his wife even after she gave him a kidney. He won’t let her live it down. That’s just one example. To say that this is a black issue is very ignorant...

[@dwmusic147]

I am so happy the almost 30 year “feud” ended. I know Janet felt like a weight lifted off her.

[@kkoo5647]

I want a hug like that and the way she stroked his face just like old times. What a woman. What a loving pair. I hope they enjoy more of that relationship henceforth ❤🤗

[@kateelizabeth4278]

Despite their feud, you can sense the love they have for each other still.

[@Liz-tj6du]

This is what the world needs right now FORGIVENESS 🙏

[@darreylhenderson702]

When She said during the reunion that being labeled as "Difficult" in Hollywood, especially being a dark skinned black woman, was a career killer. I felt that.

[@DBLCreations]

I think, seeing Will and Janet put aside their differences is the most wonderful thing that happened since a long time! I'm just so happy for them. I grew up with this series and yes, i love both Aunts ! 🥰

[@magicianrexofficial]

When she put her hand on his cheek, my heart melted ❤️

[@cjdodgeprimecrime]

Another example not to be so quick to judge and spew hate or hateful words to others because you never know what's happening inside of them or on the other side of closed doors. So happy for you both!!

[@taoist32]

So it took Will decades to come back and ask forgiveness. He should have manned up years ago in between movies to talk with her. He's 50 years old now.

[@cjdodgeprimecrime]

@@taoist32 I was wondering the same thing! What took so long??? I guess you have to understand people that hold grudges like that. I don't.. so I do not understand at all how it takes someone that long.

[@minnieshadesofbeautyllc5395]

So true

[@taoist32]

@@cjdodgeprimecrime Yes, but I guess it took him this long between movies and having a family to have time to process.

[@patmebg3794]

I appreciate that this part of the reunion was framed to give her closure but Will's stand to her request back in '93 is easy to understand when you look at things from his perspective. Just because people don't share their personal affairs with you doesn't mean they don't have problems. Life doesn't discriminate between the young and the old. I sincerely respect Will for doing this because it is obvious she still blames him.

[@charriat]

No one is perfect. But Will Smith....Just a likable guy. He seems so genuine and kind.

[@tdbaker3564]

naah, he got humilliated when his wife's adventure went public. imo I don't buy it, he ruined this woman's career, but what happened, happened.

[@stephaniewilliams168]

@@tdbaker3564 agreed td baker.

[@paulaalexander3010]

I think he should compensate her for lost earnings. It's all well and good to apologize but she can't take that to the bank!

[@Vonmoney995]

That was much needed! 🙏🏼

[@quinneishahood2259]

Always waited to see this reunion with you two!

[@infamousyella7491]

The original aunt viv could never be matched when she left the dynamic of the show was still impactful but I always thought what if she was still there it would’ve been so much better

[@ishaspeaks4536]

She can still make a comeback, Tyler Perry hook her up with a gig shit

[@PeachandaDuBose1]

I agree wholeheartedly Queen.

[@jwilliams658]

She was on house of Payne when her and Ella's mother was about to go in a nursing home

[@rainyfeathers9148]

oh please not tyler perry and his nonsense(>_

[@tarie77]

@@rainyfeathers9148 it's a paycheck

[@conversationswithadrianne]

I thought the same thing! Tyler picking her up would be epic.

[@tracym6652]

This is amazing! So peaceful, so genuine.

[@DJaySplitSecond]

Props to both of them for putting aside thier differences and making peace!!!!

[@user-iq9sz8gm8y]

THIS is why i STAN Willard THEE Smith, he was transparent, he took ownership, and he apologized. I couldn't stop crying.

[@TheMahoganyDee]

It took him almost 30 years. But he did it. Finally.

[@jsdzx]

@@TheMahoganyDee , you know how that goes. No one wants to admit their part. And even when you know you wrong you may not be able to handle the potential rejection.

[@roseeze166]

Oh wow. After 30 years. Her life almost over. Career gone. How noble.

[@johnnyc3184]

Yeah after 30 years.... come on now. She lost her damn careers. She need Back Pay. A Huge Severance Check! He better cough up a million.

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

@@TheMahoganyDee they both apologized to each other. And they were not the only ones who messed up at the time either. The producers and such didn't help.

[@fonandovevo7737]

I see folks talk about a second aunt Vivian but I only know one. That is her.

[@kimberlybrown575]

What A Blessing.. I’m So Happy They Made Up Finally ❤️😊

[@l.boogie878]

The epitome of: Time Heals All Wounds..Blessings to Will, Janet, & the entire cast, Peace🙏🏽

[@tinytowz4471]

Hi. I must disagree with that popular statement because it's their constructive use, of God's time to talk & listen, that made healing take place.

[@l.boogie878]

@@tinytowz4471 Hi..you can disagree, that doesn't change my statement. We all know what it means in depth, after time has passed, tempers have cooled, experiences in Life Humbles one, conversation/s had, the Healing process can begin! Best wishes to them ALL.

[@tinytowz4471]

@@l.boogie878 Of course we can disagree; and we're doing so agreeably.

[@sharonhamilton9496]

Took Will a long-ass friggin time! What word is a thousand times more intense than arrogant and narcissistic? THAT is Will Smith. So incapable of empathy, yet he finally heard her out, publicly. - That’s step one.

[@TheBrownIsland]

Not all wounds, that's just a cliche. In this case, it was forgiveness and closure.

[@tanyalaing4031]

I'm so happy to hear that, God is good, now y'all do y'all thing

[@josephclegg3562]

Glad they finally made up.

[@alexiscolby9415]

They are both very good actors...look at the way they hugged...they both deserve oscars.

[@jessicaj2017]

This made me cry. I hope blessings open up to her

[@fashionlife365daysby_lutrice]

When you have learned how to forgive that is a true sign of maturity. Yes Will get your grown man on good for you.

[@cjhannah2010]

That's what I'm talking about! You never know what someone else is going through. Will was young and he really didn't understand life at that time. He saw success and fame and took it by the horn. But he also didn't care who he ruined doing so. It takes a REAL man to own up to his mistakes. I'm glad this feud is buried and I hope she can bounce back like Carlton did! This is my prayer for her! She is a great actress!! Hold your head high and open up your arms for all the blessings that will be bestowed unto you! 🤗🙏🙏🙏❤

[@HeavenlyTheeBliss]

Asè & Amen!

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

That's not true, he didn't ruin people, at least not intentionally. The producers and the adult cast members should have done more to keep it from going as far as it did. But no, let's blame the young man instead of putting blame on the cast, crew, and even her. She wasn't open about how much she was struggling and such, that might have helped to keep it from going as far as it did.

[@cjhannah2010]

@@jessicamcgaughey8551 I never said he did anything intentionally!! He even admitted that his immaturity was at an all time high. And he was going through something as well. Watch the ENTIRE show. The other cast members were going along to get along. But at any rate, I said what I felt was my opinion..your opinion is yours as well! 🤷‍♀️

[@cjhannah2010]

@@somebody701 I concur.

[@radrobd123]

@@cjhannah2010 What was Will going thru?

[@samanthamadison7249]

Title: Will Smith Tears Up Ending Fued With Janet Hubbert Me: When is he not crying 🤣😂🤣

[@Mado4384]

True... the tears were in his voice though....

[@noni5961]

Well. That’s kinda mean. He’s being genuine.

[@samanthamadison7249]

@@noni5961 Well. My statement was genuinely a factual joke. If he was standing in front of me; then, I would say the same thing. Also, if you did some research; then, you would know that Will and Jade joked about it on the Red Table Talk when Jade brought herself to the table. So, it's all love, Love. 🥰

[@noni5961]

@@samanthamadison7249 ok. 🥰🥰

[@charlottegreen9052]

I am so glad y’all finally sat down and talk bless you both love you guys

[@koffiged]

"Calling a black woman difficult..." Monique felt that one

[@my.0224]

Made me think about Monique as well.

[@Kay-fv7cw]

🙄

[@Renegade77784]

Monique does have a bad attitude though. It's not because she's black or a woman either. That excuse is getting old. A lot of women use that excuse to get away with being disrespectful, that's just facts.

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

@@Renegade77784 what happened to Monique?

[@Renegade77784]

@@donnamariedavidson5065 She's mad at Tyler Perry because I think he said something about her that messed up her career and got her blackballed. Whatever he said It probably wasn't that bad if at all. She had an issue with Steve Harvey because of something similar.

[@michaeldauria4386]

I wish James Avery aka "Uncle Phil" would have loved to see Will & Janet reunite together & putting their differences in the past.

[@vintagetvandexciting]

Bet he is right now up there. RIP The Shredder

[@gregmartin4683]

Will Smith was so young then. She shouldn't think he could have been aware of her struggles at his age.

[@avriel9527]

No excuse!

[@pyrpleflower7]

Will Smith was immature. He said black women are difficult, but he married two. 🤔 She played aunt Viv better.

[@mymonsterhighlittlepony-2632]

I mean yeah he was only in his mid-twenties in the first season she really should have just known that he was just a baby she should have taught him instead of holding a grudge for 30 years

[@sxxxxxlxxx]

She never said he should have been aware? She literally said “what you didn’t realize” and “you didn’t know”. Just that he shouldn’t have treated her like that regardless.

[@sxxxxxlxxx]

@@mymonsterhighlittlepony-2632 Maybe she held a grudge because she lost EVERYTHING and spent 30 years watch Will’s fame grow while she was lying in the gutters because of him?

[@shadowrunner4526]

I will never forget her dancing, it was awesome

[@staceyroberts3468]

Will wasn’t afraid to let go of some male pride regarding her and that’s so admirable 💗. I got a little tickled because she kept on telling more and more about how it harmed her life and career like... I’ve got my time, I’m gonna let u have it ☺️☺️. Good for Will to bring her back in, I hope she gets cast in many things soon!!

[@AMYV3]

He owed her that. Not good for him She lost ALOT !!

[@ianditwin7443]

He is much older now. 21 when he started FPOB. And she also could've handled it better too.

[@houstonstrong]

@@ianditwin7443 Thank you thank you thank you. He was too young to understand. He had to live life and go through some things to even begin to understand what she was going through.

[@ianditwin7443]

@@houstonstrong ❤

[@ianditwin7443]

@Davin S Its more than PR. I can see the energy between them.

[@br3ndaful]

This brings hope to those struggling with being misunderstood.

[@imari2305]

Finally glad to see them together again and I'm so glad Will included Janet in the 30 yr reunion. Had to bring back the original Aunt Viv!!

[@intotheunknown1991]

I'm so glad these two have mended it all, will was young back then and now he's had all these experiences he can now understand, this is very moving ❤️

[@lesamccoy8373]

I can hardly believe the profound effect viewing this video had on me personally. This is so incredibly beautiful and inspiring! I love and adore both of these fine people. It is refreshing, beyond words, to witness this humanity, humility and healing! Glory to God!

[@deeplyk506]

No matter what happened, she was on the show. She deserves recognition and appreciation!

[@tellibear]

It takes a wonderful human being to not only realize the hurt that they may have projected onto another person but to let go and realize that in the end love always conquers

[@keithcredle2190]

Thanks again for getting back tight, we really need more, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE

[@KeebasWorld]

This is why we love Will Smith. If we could all be so fortunate to have the opportunity to mend our broken relationships. 💕💕

[@claradavis8555]

JANET SHE IS MY AUNT VIVIAN AND SHE IS STILL SO BEAUTIFUL SHE IS STILL THE QUEEN OF FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR

[@tommyb8374]

As someone who watched this show growing up this made me well up 🥺

[@JoseJimenez-qw6xz]

She was the best aunt Viv It broke my heart when she got replaced back then when I was growing up watching the show. Old wounds are always repairable with the right words I’m happy for both of them!

[@knockoutguitarist087]

27 years 27 whole years!! This kills me because you cannot get time back...they both look like this was so painful... but healing is painful sometimes...

[@SweetVelvetBuds]

You are right! 27 whole years that will not come back.

[@sibslawrence2335]

It's the hug for me

[@christieannice2859]

She was my fav, so glad this happened Wonderful, I hope everything she lost is returned in full. Proof we can rise together when we choose to open our hearts and minds bigger than our eyes. ✌🙏

[@cassandrasmith2727]

I am so glad they were able to have this closure. It’s obvious that she really needed this and so did Will. Their apologies to each other seemed heartfelt and genuine. I wish them each the best. ✨💖✨

[@moniquearmstrong8209]

So happy for them. Now cast aunt Vic in a movie Will let’s take care of family

[@LBxType1]

I'm sure he financially did something

[@hypefinn]

Who's aunt Vic?

[@jerjorju]

You sho right.

[@sonicthejetsetbeat7465]

Aunt Viv looks exactly like how she did since Fresh Brince of Bel-Air what the heck?!

[@barbaragilbert82]

Thank you Will and Aunt Vivian for forgiving each other. You both deserve wings. I'm so proud of you guys.❤️❤️

[@dariusherring9730]

This is sooo touching! I'm glad that Will and Janet made amends! Life is too short to be holding grudges!

[@funinthekitchen844]

I believe that they both need each other more than ever... Will, don't let Aunt Viv go this time! 😘💖

[@justsassyenough2515]

I felt that hug😍😍🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤❤