Will Smith Dives Into Nostalgia Sharing a Glimpse of the Backdrop From ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’

Published 12/19/2023, 12:33 AM EST

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It has been 27 years since the conclusion of the American sitcom, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The show that became the trademark for Will Smith’s acting career also celebrated its 33rd anniversary this year, sparking hints of nostalgia. The NBC sitcom, which was a staple for the audience in the 90s, has now again awakened some memories of Will Smith.

The prime-time show which rose to high tides of attention is rekindling some fond memories for its showrunner. As a result, his share of emotions are also bidding on the audience, who kept a close watch for the same.

Will Smith shares a trip down memory lane 

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As one of the greatest shows of all time, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air became synonymous with its lead, Will Smith. More than often, Smith is still referred to as the Fresh Prince. Throughout its six installments, the show did not fall short in delivering its laughter pills. Now, Smith has taken to his Instagram story to share a post by the show’s handle. The caption says, “Mentally we’re still here.”.

The Fresh Prince really could not have agreed more when he wrote, “Honestly… same”. The home that was the storehouse of six-season-long ghosts of the past revoked the fans’ and Smith’s memories alike. As it left a beautiful imprint on the fandom’s mind, they could not help but go back to the crowd-pleaser’s contribution to their life. Much like the audience, it appears that Smith also could not restrain himself from reflecting on the same.

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Will Smith’s launchpad from the musical panorama to the television world was the NBC sitcom. Having completed its 33rd anniversary, many co-stars, including Tatyana Ali, shared their heartfelt messages on their socials. The fact that the show’s eminence was so deep for the cast speaks a lot about how gripping it was for the team. But one of the things that was even more intriguing is how Smith bagged a total of $2.8 million just across the first three installments.

Smith currently hails an estimated $350 million net worth to his name. As per reports, he was the highest-paid star from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast. What was believed to be the beginning of his very ambitious acting career still has a profound place in his heart. And for the fans, it is no different given the post ignited a significant amount of nostalgic reverie.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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