Kadeem Hardison & Jasmine Guy on A Different World's Bold Approach to Social Issues

Kadeem Hardison and Jasmine Guy discuss the multiple social issues that #ADifferentWorld addressed as we continue our celebration of the 35th Anniversary!
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[@nerdbamarich2063]

Seeing them brings back so much nostalgia and memories. One of the best tv shows of all time..

[@Lushus40]

Yes!

[@xerxestelevision6666]

That’s a bit much

[@valeriebillings7248]

Agree! Would love to see a reunion episode 😊

[@pleaseactright1]

Let's not forget the wonderful Debbie Allen. The show wasn't doing well by the second season until Bill Cosby hired Debbie to come in and take over. She was the main reason the episodes where so in touch with real life. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIFE CHANGING CONTRIBUTION TO "A DIFFERENT WORLD" DEBBIE.................

[@crystalwilson9477]

I met her once. She was so nice.

[@nicolemonrue]

I will forever love Jasmine Guy

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

I loved her growing up. I love her now.

[@Eddie-of4bh]

I went to college and became the man I am today because A DIFFERENT WORLD gave me hope and a vision that I could be anything in life I wanted to be..I saw myself in the characters..I appreciate the message it sent..

[@bigA-cy3he]

Facts

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

U understood your assignment.... congrats 🎉

[@infj.shonnie]

Salute 🫡 🎉🎉🎉

[@fabianjon698]

All truth💯

[@victoriaallen3753]

Yes!

[@Sandman1724]

Different World came at the perfect time. To be a young pre-teen/teenager and seeing us portrayed on mainstream television about college life at an HBCU. It did the culture just right. To inspire us to be sophisticated, educated young black men and women and make marks in this world...Man I wish I could relive those days.

[@rheeryder2524]

Thank God for reruns. ❤🎉

[@donstarlancer]

I just hate that only the 1st season saw a DVD release...

[@fabianjon698]

We can relive those days. It's on us who know to pass down the teachings. Those days aren't lost, just hidden behind BS.

[@hoodiehoo461]

Kadeem has the perfect skin. HE'S 58!

[@Thatdude-tp7xs]

Besides the grey he looks 30

[@jameshendricks2197]

​@@Thatdude-tp7xsHe looks like crap!

[@Ms.Tee65]

Didn’t know him and I were the same age. He looks very handsome. Jasmine looks great also.

[@ACD1994]

@@Thatdude-tp7xs Nah he doesn't look 30...could pass for 40's though if he gets in shape.

[@Thatdude-tp7xs]

@@ACD1994 yeah i was bugging looks good for his age but you have to see this people in person too they be wearing make up

[@Rara-pr9wg]

this was the type of show you want your kids to watch....real raw and legit❤

[@sheiabrown5642]

One of the beat sitcoms ever❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@doncicci9608]

That Cats in the Cradle episode was monumental.

[@sjg5994]

They absolutely SMASHED this show! I loved it!

[@LotusLotus1979]

So glad I grew up on this

[@camirrahcharles2493]

Same here

[@BixbyLBC]

Jasmine looks amazing. She is truly a beautiful woman. So glad they took us behind the scenes of this iconic show ❤

[@1MChantye]

really, hmmm, she didnt age well at all in my opinion

[@BixbyLBC]

@@1MChantye Jasmine has battled lupus for almost 20yrs now. She's been so sick to the point almost dying. She went through a touch divorce and a stagnant career. I'd say she looks amazing considering what she's been through. We as women shouldn't be so quick to judge, let's show each other grace and support because you don't know what life has in store for you and I'm sure if life hits you like a Mac truck, the way it did Jasmine, I don't think you'd like such insensitive comments that you're dishing out....

[@Hyla73]

the lupus thing was a rumor. she said so herself on a facebook.

[@BixbyLBC]

@@Hyla73 That's good to know. I've heard stories for years how she's been battling lupus and even deathly ill at one point. I guess it wasn't hard to believe because at times she did look sickly, but I'm glad it was a rumor and she looks beautiful now ❤

[@hi-xf7cj]

​@@BixbyLBCWhat is a touch divorce?

[@nikaanderson1868]

OMG one of my favorite shows of all time. I loved every character on this show. Everyone had their own unique personality. I grew up watching A Different World and still watch it to this day. It will always be so special to me. ❤️

[@usuckthereturn]

I love this show!!! Hilmann for life!!!

[@OMGALEXG]

I’m binge watching the show and just got done the “No means no” episode ❤

[@righteousmasculine]

That’s the one when the athlete tried to force himself on Freddie

[@jasonito23]

@@righteousmasculine - That´s Bruce Leroy from the Last Dragon. Saw some interviews of him, Taimak Guarriello. He is an awesome dude.

[@righteousmasculine]

@@jasonito23 wow l didn’t realize that

[@DC322]

One of my favorite shows during my young days. ❤

[@candidconvoswithteikiya4983]

The Best Series Ever....the reason why I could look beyond my environment and go to college...and stay on Campus.

[@andrewjones2133]

I’m 54 years old and I still watch the show in syndication on TV ONE till this day. Loved this show as a kid. Still do till this day…

[@nothgir]

Kadeem was a stud on the show. He wasn’t afraid of anyone.

[@brooklynbred1460]

They need a show

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

I STILL love the reruns of a different world. Even if I am getting a lot of stuff done around the place, ill still keep it on for that FANTASTIC dialogue in every episode.

[@Bshop007]

Hey this show got pretty deep sometimes, it was needed 🙏🏾

[@jking3892]

I respect how these two are growing Old Gracefully!!!

[@OptionsAnonymous]

She can barely speak because of the plastic surgery she’s had. Her face is so unnaturally pulled tight. That’s graceful aging?

[@ymcghee40]

This show was groundbreaking. I loved it and the cast

[@jasonrussell8088]

Crazy, I haven't seen those episodes in years and the feeling I had watching them is still there. 😢

[@25447carepear]

Kadeem will always be so handsome. That salt and pepper and he ain't skinny like he use to. He's a man Man! Love these actors. 🎉

[@kford6643]

He actually does look great. If he lost weight and dyed his hair he would look very much like he did on the show.

[@honeywest39j95]

Yes he is so handsome 😊

[@RenataMitchell-d8w]

I loved A Different World and all it's cast members ❤

[@jgray5034]

Such IMPORTANT groundbreaking shows. I didn’t miss an episode. Bless the actors and writers and behind-the-scenes crews 🙌🏾😍🎉

[@dragondisciple1205]

I watched this show growing up but I appreciate it more as an adult. One aspect I really took for granted was the friendship between Mr. Gaines, Col. Taylor and Walter.

[@justanadams9430]

I want the whole complete series on DVD and Blu-ray

[@toddhayes3506]

Old School Masterpiece memories

[@hiawa23]

A Different World is what led me to attend my HBCU, Class of 1997, Bethune Cookman. Thank You❤

[@queen_of_domination]

They look great! Seeing them pretend to be in college gave me something to strive for.

[@mr.originaloneniceguy]

Thank You'll For Making The World Smile

[@baylockbuckingham3650]

Back when TV was TV.

[@melanielaura111]

I'm so glad I grew up on this show and these two actors. That episode where they fought the guys still makes me tear up. It was such a powerful thing to watch and solidified my crush on Dwayne. For better or for worse, that scene where he interrupts Whitley's wedding moved me in ways I understood at the time and in other ways, I understand more now. The show is/was iconic and Dwayne and Whitley truly were my favorite ❤

[@ceespinz]

We wanted to go a HBCU because of watching “A DIFFERENT WORLD”

[@milassekasozi9920]

Them two bring laughter and tears

[@camirrahcharles2493]

One of my favorite shows growing up.

[@michaeltudda8462]

I loved that show.

[@fabianjon698]

Glad I was around to see this great show. I was a little young but caught the reruns all the time. Made me think differently about being a brown man in this world. In a positive way💯

[@MinLeeMajors]

If people wanted to go to college because of "A Different World "... just imagine what people wanna be when they look up to gangsta rappers and movies....influence goes both ways. Lets use our influence for the good.

[@donnabanks7656]

One of Favorite shows of All time!!!

[@exclamationpointman3852]

:)))) I love them. GOD bless and keep Jasmine and Kadeem and the people with A Different World in the name of JESUS CHRIST.

[@Miss_Chick]

I loved A Different World!!!! ❤

[@1988remixx]

Man! From like 1984-1988 all throughout my High School days it was all about the Cosby Show & A Different World. I could not WAIT for Thursday nights which is when Cosby aired at least on the West Coast that’s when it aired.

[@Dana_inc]

I had a similar situation that Freddie went through! No young woman should have to go through that!

[@queenivy8600]

I love this show, they look great!!! The fight looks fake but back in the day, I was afraid watching them fight those thugs.

[@dolphinated]

I hope they understand the impact of their presence.

[@freein2339]

Best show on television...

[@Tammy-se6xx]

❤❤❤❤❤ one of the best shows ever !!!! I actually taped this on video

[@marygoden4836]

❤Love the show and still watching the show

[@nonya13]

Loved this show as a kid.

[@dangchanneldeg6948]

one of my favorite shows.

[@dhopjr57]

Miss ya'll, miss those days.

[@destineetyson7756]

I love you a different world my favorite show ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@paulaholt8665]

Great show

[@divajones05]

I love him! He is so thick and fine! I am absolutely crushing on his grey hair!

[@bigmikecvn71]

y'all don't know how much I love that show. That fight episode, along with the South Africa, and the Mammy episode was my favorite. when Dewayne said I'm an educated Black man your worst nightmare made me want to be just that. I was in the Navy at the time and visited Hampton University. Boy I wish I experienced that type of education environment.

[@sendingloveandlight140]

love this!!!!!❤

[@omartyre]

My childhood. Why I chose an HBCU ( HU!!) Thank you

[@Nightwatchman53]

Doesn’t surprise me one bit that Dean Cain played one of the racists.. fits him to a T..

[@4biz]

loved all of a different world.the race part was the best when wanye&ron fought aganist the young white men.hits home.

[@anthonylane1342]

Jasmine Guy looks more like Whitley with long hair, I'm glad I was part of that era.

[@jamesmcclaren9759]

Remember my parents being the ages of those characters, having this show on in the house

[@dalan6435]

I had an opportunity to see them film an episode.

[@ol6309]

Kadeem been at the buffet since he left a different world, head is swollen

[@billeem5151]

WOW! POWERFUL! 💕

[@biblegirl2980]

This was like yesterday

[@TheeAirrDesign]

Whoa!! That episode

[@carriefitzpatrick8921]

KADEEM 😍

[@Universal035]

My childhood 90'

[@Orlandojusticenomaga]

Jasmine still looks amazing 😍😍😍😜😜😜

[@jaybee4307]

No. She doesn't. I hope she is okay though

[@xr2863]

​@@jaybee4307 OH yes she does. Not one of those buffalo. A sleek beautiful woman past 60.

[@jaybee4307]

@@xr2863 no. She looks like a witch.

[@pa1060]

Well, she didn't age well.

[@missyt03244]

I loved Jasmine and Kadeem as Whitley and Dwayne. Putting them together was so unexpected, but so sweet and epic. ❤😊 Thank you Different World!

[@eastbee103]

Did they graduate??

[@iluvmyboba]

I love Kadeem and Jasmine. They were my big brother and sister. GOD bless you two.

[@vegasmitch1472]

Can Blacks say anything without bringing "god" into it??!! 🤨🤔

[@logandavis4706]

right

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

They have great chemistry. Like they dated in real life or is a couple. That would be nice too.

[@cp1048]

Man you said we was going to slizzler

[@ursulawanza8674]

Bill Cosby was a force back then. Everything he touched turned to gold. He understood the power of seeing positive images of ourselves on television in the Black community. That’s why he had to be stopped by the powers that be.

[@derrickbraithwaite-mais8469]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@dianeryan2440]

❤ I enjoyed you guy ❤

[@liddyw88]

Woooooooo😮 i miss US😢😊

[@hoodiehoo461]

Kadeem mother is Bethann Hardison. Wow!

[@samuelbenbow5774]

Love y'all had a big crush on Whitley an love the show

[@CharleneWhite-hd5gh]

❤❤

[@TheAkd89]

My mans SLID through that damn sunroof READY TO SCRAP. lol play with Dwayne if you wanted to He had hands.. And especially the scuffle with Superman haha (Dean Cain)

[@RLICGNT]

What's this track?

[@jamesmahlon8520]

Damn Dwayne then got huge

[@KarenMarieBeyond]

😒😒😒😒Can yall please post more than 1 minute of these interviews. Everyone doesn’t have TV One 🙄

[@bossman9873]

What happened to a Whitley and Dwayne adulthood, family building, parenting spinoff?

[@easyDoes1T85]

Crypt Keeper has no cut card

[@tracyleesmith781]

Bring them BACK!!!

[@nettelove2283]

These are the type of shows young B youth need to see on television. They are bombarded with Stupidity, promiscuity, violence, drugs and alcohol.

[@denises.8203]

🤗💥 Dont we age greatfully !

[@cassandraalampi5140]

AFTER LISA BONET LEFT I STOPPED WATCHING A DIFFERENT WORLD.

[@dlucas527]

It's not over. We still have long way to go in this country. Post Trump and here we go again. 2024.

[@QueenQueen-np2sm]

If that man didn’t have grey hair he would be able to star as himself again in a reboot

[@8mydaydream409]

I think if a woman had gained weight like Dewayne, it would be mentioned! The big gray beard is not helping!

[@auntiem71]

They are mentioning her looks. You are going in on him for getting old .

[@Famous5821]

Dwayne is exactly who he wants to be. And we the true fans love him for being himself. He is an icon. Larger than what you see. He is an embodiment of a generation. That may be deeper than your understanding since you are so superficial.

[@8mydaydream409]

@@Famous5821 I'm not superficial, I'm bringing up a point! How many women do you know that goes from being skinny to overweight and still get work in Hollywood? I'll wait!

[@rooseveltwilliams1073]

He looks sloppy. He is only 58. No reason to let himself get unhealthy like this. Unless it's a health related obesity issue. 🤔

[@giachanel633]

I like his weight when he was on that Disney show " KC Undercover". He was big but was still handsome and looked fit. Def not this dinosaur size he has going on now 😅

[@CarlaRFowler]

Till this day… I hate they cancelled this show 🙏🏾❤️‍🩹