The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ran from 1990 to 1996. From the very beginning, fans were captivated by the cool kid from West Philadelphia who moved from the hood to a mansion. Will and the Banks family won the hearts of viewers around the country, which is why it comes as no surprise that the cast is still turning heads more than 20 years later. This time, it all started with a photo posted on Instagram.

It seems they planned the “mini-reunion” but it was unexpected for fans.  Now this mini-reunion is just the latest morsel to stoke fans’ hopes that there will be some type of follow-up to the hit 1990s sitcom.

The Instagram Photo:

On Sunday, Mar. 27, Alfonso Robeiro, affectionately known by fans as Carlton Banks. took to Instagram with a photo of the cast. Apparently, they spent a wonderful Sunday afternoon together and almost everyone was present. The photo included Tatiyana Ali, Alfonso, Karyn Parsons, Will Smith, Daphne Maxwell Reid and even Joseph Marcell who was also a fan favorite with his role as the Banks’ family’s butler, Jeffrey.

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“Always amazing to spend an afternoon with my Fresh Prince family,” Ribeiro, 45, wrote in the caption. Alfonso concluded the caption by remembering James Avery, known to fans as ‘Uncle Phil,’ who passed away on December 31, 2013, due to complications from open heart surgery. Needless to say, the cast members were devastated and most of them took to social media to share their reactions to Avery’s untimely death.

“Uncle Phil”, died in 2013 as a result of complications from heart surgery.

Will Smith also took to Facebook with a candid photo from the cast’s afternoon together.

Who Fans Didn’t See:

Of course, there was one member of the Banks family many fans asked about because he wasn’t present. Ross Bagley, who portrayed the adorable Nicholas “Nicky” Banks, didn’t attend the mini reunion but he’s still making moves in the acting game.

So, it looks like everyone is doing great!

Will Smith Looking Like Uncle Phil?

Some fans recently noted that a bungee-jumping Smith looked exactly like the late Avery.

 

Will Smith’s face as he jumped began appearing on social media as fans noted that the “Ali” star resembled Uncle Phil.

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