Fans React as Will Smith Celebrates Three Decades of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ With a $9 Million House

Published 09/10/2023, 1:12 PM EDT

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air starring Will Smith remains a cultural touchstone, with its humor, relatable themes, and memorable characters, leaving an enduring impact on audiences worldwide. From its iconic theme song to its heartfelt moments, the show’s legacy continues to resonate with viewers of all generations. It is the show that got the ball rolling for Smith to become one of the greatest actors in Hollywood.

While the jokes delivered at the expense of the rapper himself and the costumes still live rent-free in the audience’s head, the house that became the bearing ground for all of it has a sanctuary of its own. A testament to this was delivered by the actor himself as he celebrated the 33rd anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air since it first aired by posting a picture of himself standing next to the mansion.

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It is fitting that Will Smith chose the house that embodied the entirety of the show’s essence to mark the anniversary of his first sitcom after celebrating his co-stars. Much like the show, the mansion has not dulled even by a notch with the time. The grand white mansion was to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, what Central Park was to Friends. However, the house is not located anyone near Bel-Air. It falls on the East side of Los Angeles. But that does not make it any less a part of the sitcom.

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As fans saw a 54-year-old Will Smith standing tall beside the Bel-Air house, they naturally dived into a sea of nostalgia and reminisced about the 22-year-old rapper effortlessly making the best parody of his own name.

Fans celebrate 33 years of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air with Will Smith

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It’s not just the characters in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but also the vibrant Bel-Air mansion itself that fans fondly reminisce about and hold dear. The iconic house symbolizes an era of laughter, lessons, and unforgettable moments that continue to be cherished by viewers. And Will Smith’s post effectively sent everyone into nostalgia as several fans wrote about how significant the show was to them.

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A comment left by musician and gun-shot victim, Marcus Stanley, summarized everyone’s emotions as he wrote, “I feel inspired and old at the same time.”Another comment that stood out in the sea of “OMG” and “Wow” was left by the famous singer Nandi Madida who wrote, “All the feels! What a time, what a legacy.” The comments and the house are as much proof of the show’s undying legacy as much as Will Smith is.

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Do you remember the house from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Meet Aliza Siddiqui, a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. Her love affair with Hollywood began with Anne Hathaway and The Princess Diaries, but it was the thrilling climax of Don’t Look Up that cemented her infatuation with the industry and its filmmaking. Aliza's journey into entertainment reporting began with her time at Otakukart, where she wrote over a thousand articles.

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