Introduction
Janet Hubert is an American actress, best known for her role as Vivian Banks on the popular sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ Since the show’s end in 1996, Hubert has been vocal about her displeasure with Will Smith, her co-star who played the titular role of the ‘Fresh Prince’. Hubert claims that Smith, who was only 19 years old at the time, was unprofessional on set and acted superior to his elder castmates. To Hubert, Smith is nothing short of the antichrist.
The Rise of Will Smith
Will Smith was a rising star in the early 90s. His talent was undeniable and he had already achieved success with his rap group, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince. When Smith was cast as the titular character in the sitcom, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ he was only 19 years old. His youth and charisma made him an instant hit with audiences.
The Demise of Janet Hubert
While Smith was rising to fame, Hubert’s career was on the decline. She was an experienced actress with roles in ‘The Cosby Show’ and ‘Cheers’, but she was passed over for the lead role in ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ Hubert was understandably upset, and she felt that Smith had been chosen because of his youth and relative inexperience.
Hubert’s Disdain for Will Smith
Hubert’s feelings of frustration and anger towards Smith were compounded by his unprofessional behavior on set.
Hubert claims that Smith was snotty and disrespectful to the elder cast members, and she believes that he was given favoritism by the producers. Hubert’s feelings of resentment towards Smith only grew over the years, and in recent interviews she has called him an “egotistical” and “snotty-nosed punk.”
The Unfortunate End of Hubert’s Role
Hubert’s negative feelings towards Smith eventually led to her departure from the show. She was replaced by Daphne Reid, who played Vivian Banks for the final season of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ Hubert claims that her departure was due to her refusal to work with Smith, and that she was fired because of her outspokenness.
Hubert’s Continued Animosity
Hubert has remained vocal about her feelings towards Smith in the years since her departure from the show. She has repeatedly called him out for his unprofessionalism and for taking the role that she was denied. Hubert has referred to him as the “antichrist” and even went as far as to create a YouTube video in which she berates Smith for his “arrogance.”
Conclusion
Janet Hubert’s feelings of resentment towards Will Smith are understandable. She was an experienced actress who was overlooked for the role of the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ Smith’s youth and inexperience may have been the reasons why he was chosen over Hubert.
It is also possible that Smith’s unprofessional behavior on set only increased her disdain for him. Whatever the case may be, Hubert has been vocal about her feelings towards Smith and has referred to him as the antichrist.
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