Jasmine Guy's 'UNSUNG'

Take an in-depth look at the career and personal life of the one and only Actress, dancer/choreographer, writer.... the legendary Ms. Jasmine Guy, in her 'UNSUNG' episode.
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[@HillmanFiles]

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[@stepmasterj]

Jasmine, the most down to earth grounded in light spirit. She'll always be the special soul that has inspired my me on my journey since meeting and working with her. Thank you Jasmine for allowing me to collaborate with you and Gi Gi. You're always my friend.

[@msaintpc]

@@nia7075 Quit being cowardly. Please write it in a manner accessible by all. People post here to share their thoughts about the videos seen here, with the world. Sharing is the secret of unity and survival, it's the fulcrum nature is eternally forced to spin around in order to maintain its own existence, so we must also follow suit, that's how we all learn from each other. The more we learn from each other the more we clearly see each other. The more clearly we see each other the better we understand ourselves, of which is the ultimate goal of all human life....at least according to the historically smartest human beings that have existed.

[@roshansprague7758]

@@msaintpc yeah I agree he's a coward and I approached the kalmar republic account that their writing was jibberish and didn't make Sense

[@roshansprague7758]

@@nia7075 um duh dumb ok

[@Weezie_TJ_919]

My FAVORITE show ever!!! But I've saw her in everything as far as acting and dancing and this woman is just so elegantly and naturally gorgeous and don't underestimate her because she can do it all. Very talented!! I loved this and whoever put this together I loved every minute of it. There is so much more to Miss Jasmine besides Whitley and you showed us that. 💚 She rocks!

[@sersastark]

She's not unsung. She's accomplished!!!!

[@stevetaylor3008]

But not everyone knows how accomplished she is. That is why she IS Unsung.

[@peterb3284]

She should have won an Emmy for role in A Different World. She finally did win won for a movie in 2024!

[@BlueWhisperer]

She has NO idea what she meant to people of my generation at that time. Simply love her.

[@jacquelyncampbell8737]

Yes really cool show the way she talked just got your attention and that she did part great I all ways wanted to have some of her skills just a all good performance

[@lisavcampbelllc]

There will never ever be another wedding scene like the one on A Different World, when DeWayne busted up Whitley’s wedding ceremony…and yelled, BABY PLEASE!!! at the end. Just hits different and goes down in history (or at least my history) as the best tv wedding.

[@officially_kaekayy2476]

def the best tv wedding that pitch in the “baby please “ sounds real and authentic he definitely made that scene

[@wendiebeauvais4362]

YES YES YES TOUCH ME TO THIS DAY AND I AM 49

[@nikmalone1285]

She told Brian " I gotta go" and ran to her man honey. Every bw went off to college looking for their Dwayne Wayne. I know I did.

[@scrapnstitchtawnya5423]

Yaaaasss!!! Hands down my absolute favorite tv wedding.

[@KENDEE10]

Love it

[@motherx2374]

Dwayne breaking up Whitley’s wedding Is my favorite episode and scene!!!

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

BABY PLEASE!!!

[@sparkletutson656]

Mine too! I just watched it the other night on Hulu.

[@enimsaj.jasmine]

*Whitley ❤️

[@stevebanks1640]

I teared up a little bit watching it again lol.

[@cococolachretin1232]

Yes lorT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lareinelester685]

I have to give Debbie Allen the credit for being the visionary and master mind behind the ideas and love story. She saw that it would be a smashing success even when they didn't think it would work and boy was her vision on point!

[@ElizabethT45]

I lived in a dorm at Michigan State from 1988-1990. On Thursday nights, a trio of girls down the hall from me opened their door and invited anyone who wanted to watch A Different World to come in and find a seat on their floor. It brought together girls who grew up in Detroit who roomed together with girls who grew up in Grand Rapids that roomed together. It's hard to explain but it was like for that one night at least, the black students invited the non racist white students to come see a part of their culture and experiences. It's one of my best memories of dorm living.

[@brittneybutler2491]

Wow, that's great!

[@soyelida1198]

Did the same at my dorm!it was awesome!

[@lareh5501]

@@soyelida1198 I went to Morehouse and GA Tech and this story reminded me of a time working on some lab project and a girl at tech had people in her room watching dawson's creek. I was like, "that kid went to my high school." 😄😆😅

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

💙

[@qazw9569]

That’s awesome

[@johntelvin8645]

Her father taught me Philosophy and Religion at Morehouse in the 90's. He was tough but cool. Met her in target at Camp Creek, she stopped the place from functioning. She's a legend. I'm glad she's smelled her flowers early enough

[@lenoremcdonald4820]

Because of A Different World the enrollment in hbcu's went up. There is power in the images we see on the screen. Thank you Debbie for directing a show that was authentic in showing black college culture. Jasmine your talent and beauty, has had an impact on black cinema. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@pamelalabriado6735]

Bring it back. Please we need to boost the idea of continuing education

[@pamelalabriado6735]

And the opportunities it provides.

[@6thwilbury2331]

I didn't know that about the HBCU enrollment... very cool. I visited Howard for the first time when I was probably 28, 29 years old. It felt like hallowed ground. Unfortunately, it was during spring break so there weren't any students around, but I wanted to do the H-U You Know cheer with someone. (Probably would have a funny request to hear from some nerdy Asian dude, but I make no apologies.)

[@shaneroyal5881]

I don’t think Jasmine Guy can imagine how much she has inspired so many. Actor, SINGER, director…..I mean she’s Legendary. Come off of it. ❤️🙌🏾👏🏾

[@bluscorpion]

Let's be real: nbc could relaunch a show with those 4: Jasmine, Kadeem, Cree and the actor playing Ron, and it would be a hit!

[@bluscorpion]

When Nicki said: "I was on the plane, I was with Dwayne, call me Whitley cuz I go to Hillmam," I felt that Whitley effect... that's a testament to the strength of Jasmine's acting!

[@Kelliegordonxo]

Deadass!

[@pamelaowens3826]

Dat Prt

[@notthefather3919]

Here's the biggest issue. It is produced by Bill Cosby. They'd have to Roseanne him to bring the show back.

[@carmenblk440]

Yeah they wanted to do a spin off with Whitney and Wayne but she didn't want to pay that character anymore as you can see

[@michellefaulkner9100]

Ms.Jasmine Guy, you are very accomplished!! Thank you showing us your talent in a Different World!!!

[@lr2ldn]

I graduated from an HBCU because of this show.

[@theart7773]

I remember being a little kid dreaming of when I could go to college. Went to college met my husband and graduated like Whitley did. Lol. The best show ever.

[@keshiamoore6889]

I wanted to go to HBCU because of this show as well but got pregnant in high school and went to technical college instead.

[@kaykepop4084]

I wonder how those kids that bullied her as a child felt watching her on A Different World 😅.

[@KamillsWorld]

Probably jealous

[@tgree18]

Success is the best revenge!

[@Gunngirl]

Probably made up stories that they were her friend lol.

[@moonraker30]

Probably sent letters saying “We went to school together, remember me?” 😂😝😂

[@misshglady4lyfe]

Mmhmm fucking haters The pretty girls always get it the worst

[@AdrienBryantTube]

I was in the military during the time of A Different World. I named my daughter Jasmine, my friend named her son Kadeem, later I met another friend who named her daughter Jaleesa, and later my sons babysitter’s daughter was named Cree. There’s a bunch of 32-34yr old black millennials with names from this show 🙂

[@RobRoyR8R]

She has earned everything that she has. Love Always.

[@QUEEN-fe3lu]

She is A True Nubian Queen Period💯💯💯💯 her fellow darker skinned Sistahs that bullied her should be ashamed of themselves💯💯💯💯💯 Love Queen Jasmine, a True Representation of Beautiful Black Women!!!💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥👸🏻✊🏽💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💗💗💗💗💐💗💐💗

[@crystalthomas4500]

She hasn't earned enough!

[@RobRoyR8R]

@@crystalthomas4500 If you have deep pockets like that "RAIN" girl. As she said in an interview. Six grand a week works for her at that time. Feel free to Go Fund her. I do agree with you. One step at a time. I LOVE Jasmine. I wish her well.

[@amycrumedy6586]

She always looked like Prince to me they could pass for brother and sister.

[@bayareaelitetampa6983]

🤔🥴🤦🏽‍♀️🤣🤣

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

I'm so glad you said that. I had thought the same thing, too. Definitely look related.

[@DeCurtaRican]

So, I’m not the only one who noticed that. They could have been siblings.

[@DeCurtaRican]

@@bayareaelitetampa6983 It’s true. She looks like Prince’s real sister.

[@bayareaelitetampa6983]

@@DeCurtaRican I'm going to check right now lol...

[@mdooms76]

She will always be Whitley...she can't escape it. The character was hugely adored, iconic, and at the same time inescapable like Urkel, JJ Evans, etc. People always call them by that popular character name no matter how old they become. She was most known for A Different World period.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

As they say… Be careful what you ask for. She created that role and it just worked beyond her beliefs! I’m so happy that she’s still around and loving whatever she’s doing now. And she’s got such a beautiful daughter🥰

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

No that’s just immature people who can’t differentiate between a character in real life people!

[@TheSmartAsz]

She is Jasmine Guy. Period.

[@laruejones6250]

I didn't like her whining on the show

[@roshansprague7758]

@@laruejones6250 c'mon lol that's the part that she played dummy

[@tywanjackson2320]

Well balanced life without a tragic ending.

[@covertLLC]

"If you're still lucky enough to have a home to go to." THAT PART!!

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

One thing about when trouble comes, to you, it's usually family that will be there, to help you pull the pieces back together, again. You feel the love. I had to learn that lesson myself, and stopped crossing names out my life over disagreeing. When I needed them, family was right there. It's all about family.

[@covertLLC]

@@c.calliecoleman1531 don't know what 5hat feels like.. Unfortunately the family you're given doesn't always feel for you the same way you feel for n them. Those people wouldn't throw P at me if I was on fire, and I've only ever been there for them however they needed me to be. Count your blessings, thank God you can choose a better family than the one you were given..

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

@@covertLLC ❤

[@sweetbaby9306]

A different World came alive when Lisa left and Jasmine became the star of the show. I adored the others characters as well, but she was the main reason I tune in to watch. She is such a talented woman. They don't make them like her anymore to sing, act & dance. I will be a forever fan. Thank you for entaintaining us. 🤗👏

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

You know the executive producer for the show during the first season was a white woman who knew nothing about HBCU life and culture. The show came alive because of Debbie Allen who is a graduate of Howard University, an HBCU. Debbie wanted to keep Lisa on the show and write her pregnancy with her daughter Zoe into the show.

[@shayshebad]

I really enjoyed this Unsung. Jasmine Guy has been a staple in my childhood when it comes to black entertainment. I love her and thank her for following her gifts and sharing her talents with the world.

[@TailWagger_Jaggers]

Ms. Pinkett was also my 3rd grade teacher!!! I was born and raised in ATL and I will never forget that country white lady because she was the only white teacher we had in the school. That's crazy😧

[@AntoinetteYoung-Creations]

I really enjoyed Jasmine Guy's Unsung..

[@jazziccoolcat]

Me too! But Dewayne Wayne was definitely my favorite along with Ron Johnson.

[@stevebanks1640]

Me too. I loved A Different World.

[@frederickseymour4330]

@@jazziccoolcat it goes

[@joshuadurham1257]

Yeah I love that one

[@daniellelakey-buck5088]

This show was what made me go to college.....FOR REAL....I loved that the show stood for, how as African Americans were portrayed it was amazing. I love my black people. Thank you A Different World....

[@nyasings8250]

The best wedding scene ever!!!!!!!

[@ricksaunders8074]

She played her role so well on Different World

[@chazzmother]

Debbie Allen is a legend and hilarious for her comment regarding her sex life and the visual of Jasmine

[@ms.wilson6439]

That was wild and realist of her.

[@uRsTruLyKimHudgens]

Wouldn't a Netflix spin off NOW be amazing???!!!! Her daughter could definitely be Whitley and Dewayne's lovechild. Lol! I'm reaching but gosh, I miss this kind of tv! Debbie Allen is genius.

[@kevc21]

No. This generation of young blacks would cancel it. Cancel culture. Besides, isn't tv archaic by now? I don't own one.

[@hazell1593]

Love Jasmine. You learn a lot about a person in this series. Her daughter is beyond gorgeous too!!!

[@joquinarachael4862]

That weeding scene in A Different World is top tier🤌🏾

[@LosOjosCar]

Never weed, but the last wedding 💯

[@crystaltelf288]

Back in the day she was the first Queen B! She’s amazing always.

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

She was as cool, as a lady pimp.lol.

[@TheWildOne_216]

I loved her as Roxy in “Dead like me”

[@ElizabethT45]

That show was so far ahead of it's time! If it was on Netflix today it would be as big as Stranger Things.

[@firebrandsgirl]

Roxy was th best!

[@luzmartinez9047]

I grew up watching Different World! I love Jasmine Guy as an actress, dancer and singer. Such a beautiful talented and gifted woman.

[@ms.mystique4388]

👏🏽👏🏽Give Jasmine her flowers bc she has been solidified as a staple in black homes…we all grew up on this lady💛💛💛💛

[@ctbt1832]

This is a beautiful woman. And the way she played Whitney was outstanding. To see how Jasmine is in real life helps you to understand how opposite she is when playing Whitney which let you know that her acting skills are off the charts. Beautiful woman. And I loved her in school days and others

[@ctbt1832]

I would marry her and she don’t have to sound like Whitney at all if she don’t want to. Well maybe when we watch a couple show of different world. We got to have some play time 😆

[@LosOjosCar]

School Daze was the start for many on the big screen; sidenote: I don't think Spike Lee gets props enough for that.

[@DLFfitness1]

She was amazing in Vampire Diaries. Definitely a great actress.

[@ceaja999today6]

I was looking for that role in Vampire Diaries to be mentioned. She is an amazing performer. In the late 80's whenever I met people in college they either said I reminded them of Lisa Bonet or Jasmine Guy. I always appreciated this because it meant that not only were people off all racial backgrounds aware of this awesome show but that they saw women of color as beautiful and we're willing to declare it publically in crowds of very little diversity.

[@theresacolton644]

Yes I was surprised this wasn’t highlighted as much because the role of Grams really introduced her to the younger generation. When I saw her on there I was like Omg it’s Jasmine! Then I was like wait is she old enough to be playing Bonnie’s grandmother. Lol! I loved her reoccurring role on the show. Tough and no nonsense.

[@lizjo7213]

Also "Dead Like Me"...I live her in that because she was so raw...

[@oleskool1031]

Jasmine has the comic timing of a great musician playing an instrument.

[@daddylongdreads]

Jasmine Guy is infamous, for her work ethic alone, but people will always remember her for Whitley, she's so down to earth, that's appreciated

[@MindRegulatorMusic]

Yes, she is famous. A real treasure.

[@melissasmithmelissasmith5536]

Is Whitney on different world passed away I just want to know if she is she all this my favorite show and God took a good Angel home with him God loves us so much different world was my show and I like to see all the are on there acting on it and God is to keep it for your life have a blessed night to you and your family God bless you

[@daddylongdreads]

@@melissasmithmelissasmith5536 No Jasmine Guy hasn't passed away, I've seen her on other shows, there's no one else like her out there, I wish she got more roles though...but she's living on her terms, and that's a good thing...

[@user-zk9ox8dv8k]

I just watched that wedding scene after allll these years and I still got goosebumps!!!!

[@andrerwicks]

That southern bell accent and dialect was all I waited to hear on the weekend. The way she conjoined her words, and said them with no regret. Was so sexy and mind blowing to a lil old country boy outta Waldo Florida. The women in Waldo spoke like Whitley in real life. Her character hit home with me. Miss and love you Jasmin Guy!❤

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

Yes! She made me a normal person in the black community

[@Asiacares4000]

Thank you Jasmine Guy for giving young mixed girls such as myself, someone to look up to in the '90s you will never know what you truly meant as a role model.

[@jameskirk1638]

Her earthiness reminds me of Lena Horne. They were bigger than life but just always seemed so humble, never taking themselves too seriously in such an endearing way. I love Jasmine Guy she's an underrated icon!

[@fittomakeup9890]

My favorite show ever. I loved all of the characters. Whitley was seriously hilarious!!!!! She is a true talent. To master and skillfully execute a role that is the polar opposite, is absolutely stupendous.

[@kdbee6086]

No matter what role she plays, I love her! There is no role this lady can't play.

[@mirrowimagelaw7568]

I am still watching the show today. December 19, 2021, Whitley, Jasmine Guy is cool. I just saw her on the Tamarron show.

[@sheikhali8845]

One of the most accomplished and beautiful women.... period. Gave so much life to her roles!

[@chefSqueez]

The wedding scene on A Different World is one of my favorite scenes of all time

[@jolynnreda]

I never watched A Different World but after watching this episode of Unsung, I just came here to say, "I LOVE JASMINE GUY"

[@randicarwell6230]

Why Am I sitting here tearing up at the wedding scene like I haven't seen it a dozen times?

[@LosOjosCar]

b/c It's That Good!

[@toyaturner9191]

Same 🥹🥹🥹🫶🏽

[@tweetybird7645]

God these were the good ole days😁 it would be such a wonderful thing to go back to these days just for a day💗

[@genesisfernandez6223]

Agreed!

[@IAMMOVIN4WARD]

This one was REAL good! I love how Jasmine kept working and following her intuition/gut. When she was done with Whitley, she was done. Period.

[@sbrant70]

Dead Like Me was a fantastic show! And she was amazing in it!

[@darlenetaylor1838]

Same

[@ShanyShannon]

I love that show! 🥰

[@ms.wilson6439]

I loved her on that show.

[@lizjo7213]

Yes it was!!!...

[@desertwind306]

Never was I more disappointed in a show being canceled than I was with Dead Like Me, and Roxy was my favorite character. She knocked it out of the ball park.

[@joycecoleman2096]

Bravo! Jasmine Guy is a genuine person, actor and dancer!

[@caleenswack4825]

Am so obsessed with a different world I watch the reruns on BET over and over ❤️❤️❤️

[@angelawilliams6913]

I knew jasmine guy was GORGEOUS but she is MULTITALENTED her talent SPEAKS VOLUMES I LOVE HER watch her on soul train im SPEECHLESS

[@monicabraxton6149]

I truly appreciate her Ms. Jasmine Guy and ALL of her authentic self. She definitely was a gem to the entertainment world. 💜💜💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷💐💐💐💐💐

[@shellspatrice5525]

She still is a “gem to the entertainment world”. She’s not dead yet! ❤️🤣🤣

[@kmoore5215]

I’ll never forget ep 1 from season 2. Jalisa cut her hair and Whitley looked at her and said, “Jalisa, what did you do to yourself?” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lesliedavis6081]

Dancing was part of Ms. Guy’s soul. You could tell. She was a gifted actor, but when she danced, that was a completely different notion.

[@sherrysims5246]

I always thought Jasmine would be a WRITER. JASMINE wrote a SHORT STORY for Ms. HELLGETS Language Arts Class in High School ...Toby. I will never forget it, she had us on the edge of our SEATS !!!

[@eugenedantzler4485]

She broke my heart in Harlem Nights lol. I never knew she made music!!! Also, Cree Summer still looking FINE😍😍😍

[@PRAYERIAS1]

She was everything she was a sitcom queen smart and sexy.

[@theoracle56]

Jasmine could act circles around Lisa Bonet. She bought a light and depth to characters that Lisa was just incapable of doing…

[@direfranchement]

No need to tear Lisa down in the effort to express your personal preference for Jasmine. Neither woman has fared particularly well since they stopped playing the singular roles that made them famous.

[@musiclover2.06]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@arellysritchieauthor]

@@direfranchement but she speak facts though, sadly, and unlike Jasmine, Lisa was the one who when on a self-destructive path after she left both the Cosby show and a different world show, even though Jasmine also had it rough, Lisa purposely when on a destructive path using drugs and hanging out with the wrong crowd.

[@KadoshKallahMalkah9753]

Yes I agree with you. I like both of them but after watching such a real transparent woman express her true self. I love Jasmine Guy! There really is no comparison. Jasmine is talented and Lisa is interesting. Lisa Bonet has demonstrated that she has no interest in you knowing her just what you see and hear. This is one of the best Unsung. So happy that her upbringing brought her peace without the usual bad stuff celebrities run into. Jasmine is definitely someone to be proud of as a black woman. She's still awesome ♥️

[@kevinholmes666]

@@arellysritchieauthor p

[@nakiabrown-dhs-baltimoreci6264]

That scene on A Different World where Dwayne stops the wedding is my FAVORITE show everrrr!!! I remember watching as a teenager, screaming and hollering and cheering for their love...mannnnnn that was one for the making!!!!

[@pratheawesley]

It is mine too. Love it still to this very day.

[@kathyboykin5335]

The scene from School Daze, with the name calling, she said it was hard because the words were so hateful, is very telling. To perform that scene, all she had to do was pull it out of the air because the hatred hovers in our atmosphere. It's everywhere.

[@cjthelocal164]

I've loved her since I was a teenager. That hasn't changed

[@robinhill5312]

True story when I was pregnant with my daughter I was sick my whole pregnancy which is 33 now I used to watch a different world all the time and love me some Jasmine Guy (BNA) WHITLEY I NAMED MY DAUGHTER AFTER JASMINE GUY LITERALLY LOVE HER ❤️❤️

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Now that was really, really sweet. Named your daughter after her. You sure picked a beautiful name, Jasmine.

[@williamssister8804]

I live in Atlanta, met her at the Ritz-Carlton Downtown. She was very nice.

[@jselena6137]

She seems like such a Cool person. I Truly enjoyed watching every minute of Jasmine Guy's Unsung. Thank You

[@marioboyd557]

♓️

[@donnac.3273]

Thank you for this. This was real good.😊 Jasmine Guy is a great person. I am giving her 💐 💐 🌹 🌹 now.

[@beverlywaits7663]

GIRLL you know we love you 😊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@stevenhosea4849]

Happens. Very. Nice. Goodness. Happens. Happens. Bye. Pretty

[@kitachangelives8094]

Dewayne busting that wedding open was what WE hoped for!!! Best scene and episodes of "Different World " to me!! It made me want the fairytale relationship from then on. I have my own fairytale now of course but that scene was a staple of REAL LOVE .

[@MCWAY1]

That's just it. Dwayne didn't really "bust up" the wedding. When Whitley froze up after the preacher asked her to accept the vows and started seeing Dwayne's face everywhere, she was unconsciously giving Dwayne one last chance, one last opening, to get her back. As she sees Dwayne literally being dragged away from her, she can't let him slip away. Then, we get the "I DO!" And she runs to her true love.

[@powerbad696]

A Different World was a ground breaking tv show and was even beating the Cosby Show in the ratings.Both shows were smash hits.ADW even made me went to attend college but unfortunately my moms needed help moneywise.She was a single woman raising 5 girls and myself,so I joined the navy,figured I could help moms out more in the military than college.Even got a bonus from the navy which I set some of it to my moms.She sounded soooo happy over the phone with the money I sent.

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

I remember watching A Different World while I was elementary school age. Watched it with my brothers. We would go back to school and talk about it the next day with our friends. It was a big thing!

[@TheNikkinick001]

A Different World was way better when Jasmine became the main character. One of the BEST shows ever!!!

[@kmoore5215]

Yea, Lisa Bonet was lazy

[@LP-bt4uk]

I'm gonna just say this, working with Debbie A was one of my highlights of my life, she is as amazing as HE🕊 makes them...and then breaks the mold!! She gave us dance classes at lunch, just to break the monotony of 14+ hr days....and we showed up even guys!! Her and Norm are Amazing humans! Love them both. Their party's were legendary. Side note. Hopefully Hot Chocolate Nutcracker can resume soon!!! ❤ Love your heart Debbie ❤ Hello!!!.... miss you

[@lareh5501]

I finished at GA Tech & Da House in the early 2000s, and had NO IDEA her father taught there! Cool to hear the stories of them as kids rockin Morehouse gear thinking they went there. 😄😁😆

[@pn6528]

Jasmine Guy..if you ever see this, you are amazing. Then & now. You were a huge part of my childhood and I have always admired your beauty, style, grace, talent and authenticity. I wish you many more years of success and your daughter is beautiful just like you. ❤🖤❤🖤

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

I always adored her in the many rolls that I have seen her play, but as an actor myself I Revere her even more. (And yes when I was a kid in the late '80s and '90s I loved her as Whitley). Also her character in "The vampire diaries" as the matriarch of a very powerful magical family was awesome... Under used, but awesome. Get it woman!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@whoisdickieschnabel]

That wedding tho..... marvelous. Marvelous!!! Whitley was a great character....she did more for ADW than Lisa Bonet. Sorry not sorry. I do miss that b****! Cree is awesome, Kadeem too.

[@beyourself2444]

Never understood the admiration for Lisa, she couldn't act for shit

[@whoisdickieschnabel]

@@beyourself2444 Her character's place was best with her siblings. She was artsy, not a true scholar like Sandra or Vanessa, not an exuberant athletic type like Theo, not a cute kid like Rudy....Denise was quirky and gentle but we already saw who was getting the star treatment with Denise in the lead: Marisa Tomei. Whitley probably would've continued as her one dimensional foil, jealous and snobby. Dwayne would've graduated loving her from afar, worshipping unrequited. Without Denise, something truly magical happened, for ALL the characters. I hope we never forget ADW. It was so special.

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

ADW was fire AFTER Bonet left!!

[@DeCurtaRican]

@@beyourself2444 : She was a great actress. Cosby doesn’t surround himself with no-talents. Secondly, she was absolutely stunning!

[@ernestinetate4153]

@@DeCurtaRican I beg to differ...you must have forgotten about the actors who played Denise's husband and Elvin....they haven't done much of anything since the show has been off the air....I dont even know their names...lol...he (Cosby) picked the right people to play a character that was needed at the time, and he probably had to mold and shape them continuously in order to get the best out of them....so , im afraid you're mistaken

[@shasheena52]

I am 66 yrs old and I can't get enough of It's a Different World with Whittney!!!

[@roshansprague7758]

Whitley not whitney omg you be and other peoples comments saying whitney again it's whitley lol

[@Native-ep3oi]

Those were the days, that was my favorite show back then. I loved Jasmine Guy.👍💯

[@dannij7081]

Miss. Jasmine Guy is a breath of fresh air. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this talented woman's career over the years.

[@chocoma21]

I understand you being tired of being called Whitley Gilbert but you can’t be mad that you played that role so well that we all still love you as Whitley. You should be proud of that not run from it. ❤️❤️

[@shawnjones4527]

Us non actors have to put ourselves in her shoes, imagine auditioning for other roles because you're an actor and not being given a chance because you've been typecast. It's a double edged sword, directors want the best actor for the role/part but because the actor has nailed the character, they can't get cast in anything else!

[@chocoma21]

@@shawnjones4527 I get it I’ve seen her in other roles it’s hard because she was such a good whitley

[@lizjo7213]

Hollywood is in the business of making money and plenty of actors have gotten pigeon holed playing a certain type, they throw ridiculous amounts of money at you, sometimes if you don't play you can't get to work at all...

[@MoonBeamsChild]

My favorite role Jasmine Guy ever played was Alice in Stomping at the Savoy. If you limit her to just Whitley you miss out on quite a bit!

[@kevinpayton2664]

I remember that. I'm not sure if it was a mini-series or regular TV movie but she was great in it.

[@sbrant70]

Acting is such a weird occupation. There are so many examples of amazing actors that are nothing like the characters they play. And if they are iconic roles then they are solidified in that character.

[@ladennayoung2939]

That is because people get caught up in the hype. And it just mean they did a really good job in that role when someone remember them for it and celebrate their work in that role for years to come.

[@jadajadamoats5567]

I agree with you

[@ps6590]

I really enjoyed this!! I was cracking up when she broke into Whitney toward the end. 😂

[@ambershinault3792]

She's amazing. I loved all those shows.

[@Guitarist888]

She always reminded me of a female version of Prince.

[@williamb4335]

That was so good. Jasmine is and will always be a legend. I'm giving her flowers because she deserves it. As a kid I could not wait to watch a different world. I loved her in school daze. She definitely made going to college cool for the black community. BTW Cissy Houston is hilarious. RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON

[@sxm76]

I was looking for this comment! Cissy Houston is funny.....I can see Whitney laughing about this if she ever heard it. Hilarious.

[@roshansprague7758]

She's talented and a great actress

[@SARISS80]

I loved her character Whitley. She was the first to play a black woman of glamour in a sitcom.

[@chozahfearless7524]

My favorite roles for her was Whitley and Kathleen from touched by an Angel. For last one only three episodes but she played that role so good.

[@pmh1nic]

Whitley was so over the top you had to love her

[@malekiagraham2237]

I Loved Me Some Jasmine Guy aka Whitely She’s A Beautiful Soul. I watched her as a child and now I watch A Different World With my children 💕

[@purewisemarian]

I have watched this TV show and the Cosby’s over and over again..

[@MarcieHill]

After watching this, I love Jasmine even more. Go girl!

[@octoberflower6943]

We are still starving for Black representation

[@DrCareyYazeedTV]

If you’ve never read her book, Evolution of a Revolutionary, please grab a copy. I promise you won’t be disappointed 🤓

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Im going to get her book thanks for that x

[@samiraali7905]

Thank you I will be getting it ❤️🙏🏿

[@shellspatrice5525]

I didn’t even remember about her book! I will also be getting it.

[@andrerwicks]

Dr.Carey, thanks for the mentions. I'm sure to go cope that, thanks!

[@ctbt1832]

Lol 😂. Debbie Allen is crazy.🤣 she’s letting the game out with that bedroom talk lol.