When Will Smith starred in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, he was actually quite young. The landmark sitcom, which is now available on HBO Max, tackled serious topics over its six-season run while also introducing Smith to the public. Smith is still a cultural force and one of the most popular movie performers of all time, over 25 years after The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air concluded.
Will Smith is most recognized for his roles in mid-to-late 1990s action flicks such as Bad Boys, Independence Day, and Men in Black, which showcased his natural charisma and comedic timing. Smith, on the other hand, continued to refine his craft in the twenty-first century, with Oscar nominations for Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness. For many long-time admirers, Smith will always be known as one half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – a west Philadelphia native who starred in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as a fictionalized version of himself.
Smith was almost five years older than his character of the same name when The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air began in 1990. Will is 16 years old when he initially comes in California on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, although the actual Will was just two weeks shy of his 22nd birthday when the show premiered. As a teenager, viewers were able to observe Will progress and grow up, notably through his connections with his uncle, Phil (James Every), and cousin, Carlton (Alfonso Ribiero).
