{"id":115513,"date":"2020-11-19T15:24:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T12:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/"},"modified":"2020-11-19T15:24:34","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T12:24:34","slug":"aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/","title":{"rendered":"#Aunt Viv says to expect &#8216;many surprises&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23a3d542c8a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23a3d542c8a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/#What_was_it_like_seeing_everyone_again\" >What was it like seeing everyone again?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/#Do_you_have_a_favorite_episode_from_the_original_series\" >Do you have a favorite episode from the original series?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/#Why_do_you_think_%E2%80%9CThe_Fresh_Prince_of_Bel-Air%E2%80%9D_continues_to_resonate_nearly_25_years_since_its_finale\" >Why do you think \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\u201d continues to resonate nearly 25 years since its finale?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/#Youve_been_successful_as_a_photographer_clothing_designer_and_author_including_of_a_cookbook_Was_this_always_your_plan_outside_of_acting\" >You\u2019ve been successful as a photographer, clothing designer and author (including of a cookbook). Was this always your plan outside of acting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/#Tell_me_about_%E2%80%9CThe_Business_of_Christmas%E2%80%9D\" >Tell me about \u201cThe Business of Christmas.\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/aunt-viv-says-to-expect-many-surprises\/#Would_you_consider_doing_another_series_given_your_outside_pursuits\" >Would you consider doing another series, given your outside pursuits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Aunt Viv says to expect &#8216;many surprises&#8217;<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                        Daphne Maxwell Reid has returned to her old TV home.<\/p>\n<p>Reid, who played Aunt Vivian on \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,\u201d is part of the sitcom\u2019s 30th-anniversary special, which premieres Thursday on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hbomax.com\/series\/urn:hbo:series:GXdLWQgqPHKXCPQEAAAxk\">HBO Max<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Special,\u201d organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> star Will Smith, features an hour of un<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ed remembrances from Smith, Reid, Tatyana Ali (Ashley), Karyn Parsons (Hilary), Joseph Marcell (Geoffrey), Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton) and DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jazz).<\/p>\n<p>On the special, they congregate on a set identical to the setup on \u201cFresh Prince\u201d \u2014 which ran for 148 episodes on NBC from 1990 to 1996 and revolved around a street-smart teen (Smith) who moves from West Philadelphia to LA to live with his wealthy relatives in their Bel-Air mansion.<\/p>\n<p>James Avery, who played family patriarch Philip \u201cUncle Phil\u201d Banks, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2020\/05\/01\/fresh-prince-of-bel-air-cast-overwhelmed-with-emotion-remembering-star-james-avery\/?_ga=2.15634230.1442190652.1605491209-82144234.1584571679\">died in 2013.<\/a> (He\u2019s remembered in a touching tribute.) Janet Hubert, who originated the role of Aunt Vivian \u2014 but left after three seasons after reportedly clashing with Smith \u2014 makes a surprise appearance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16638460\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16638460 lazyload\" alt=\"The reuniting cast of\u00a0&quot;The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air&quot; includes (from left)\u00a0Will Smith, Daphne Maxwell Reid,\u00a0Karyn Parsons, Alfonso Ribeiro,\u00a0Joseph Marcell,\u00a0Tatyana Ali and\u00a0DJ Jazzy Jeff.\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-cast-reunion-1-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-cast-reunion-1-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-cast-reunion-1-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-cast-reunion-1-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-cast-reunion-1-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>The reuniting cast of\u00a0\u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\u201d includes (from left)\u00a0Will Smith, Daphne Maxwell Reid,\u00a0Karyn Parsons, Alfonso Ribeiro,\u00a0Joseph Marcell,\u00a0Tatyana Ali and\u00a0DJ Jazzy Jeff.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of HBO Max<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reid, 72, who\u2019s been married to actor Tim Reid since 1982, answered a few questions about the \u201cFresh Prince\u201d reunion, her many endeavors outside of acting \u2014 including photography (five books) and a clothing line (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.daphnemaxwellreid.com\/page-2\/\">Daphne Style<\/a>) \u2014 and her upcoming movie \u201cThe Business of Christmas\u201d (Dec. 1 on BET+).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_it_like_seeing_everyone_again\"><\/span>What was it like seeing everyone again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My favorite moment was seeing all of the cast in one place at the same time. The set was familiar, and it was great to see the family. This was truly in the moment. We were all kept separated and told there would be many surprises \u2014 and there were!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_a_favorite_episode_from_the_original_series\"><\/span>Do you have a favorite episode from the original series?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s my first episode! It was a classy transition to introduce a new body inhabiting Aunt Viv. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity of being part of such an iconic show. It\u2019s kept me on the public radar in a most delightful way. All of the cast are truly part of my family, as I am of theirs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_think_%E2%80%9CThe_Fresh_Prince_of_Bel-Air%E2%80%9D_continues_to_resonate_nearly_25_years_since_its_finale\"><\/span>Why do you think \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\u201d continues to resonate nearly 25 years since its finale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A \u201cfish out of water\u201d concept is timeless, and the themes that we dealt with are also timeless and universal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16638500\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-nypost-large-desktop-uncropped wp-image-16638500 lazyload\" alt=\"&quot;The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air&quot; cast included Karyn Parsons, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana M. Ali, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Will Smith.\" width=\"662\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-bel-air-cast-reunion-2-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=300 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-bel-air-cast-reunion-2-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-bel-air-cast-reunion-2-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-bel-air-cast-reunion-2-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=662 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/fresh-prince-bel-air-cast-reunion-2-copy.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1324 1324w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 662px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span>\u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\u201d cast included (from left) Karyn Parsons, James Avery, Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali and Daphne Maxwell Reid.<\/span><span class=\"credit\">NBC Studios\/Everett Collection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youve_been_successful_as_a_photographer_clothing_designer_and_author_including_of_a_cookbook_Was_this_always_your_plan_outside_of_acting\"><\/span>You\u2019ve been successful as a photographer, clothing designer and author (including of a cookbook). Was this always your plan outside of acting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I wish I could claim there was a plan! I was given artistic gifts at birth, and throughout my life I have tried to honor these gifts by manifesting them and sharing them purposefully.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_me_about_%E2%80%9CThe_Business_of_Christmas%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Tell me about \u201cThe Business of Christmas.\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the sweet story of a family who owns a toy store and faces mortgage problems near the holidays. They are empty nesters who would love for their grown children to come home for the holidays. The children have very busy lives of their own, but \u201cdrama\u201d gets them back home to help the family with its plight.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Would_you_consider_doing_another_series_given_your_outside_pursuits\"><\/span>Would you consider doing another series, given your outside pursuits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I would love another series. I was doing all of these other things at the same time that I was acting. I love the work!\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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