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For a new 'Unforgotten' we explore the career of actress Vernee Watson-Johnson, who became famous for her role as Viola Smith aka Will Smith's mom on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The actress can easily be regarded as one of the industry's most appreciated actresses.

She was also on Welcome Back, Kotter with the sweathogs.

my absolute favourite episode is where she made her debut in 'talking turkey' in series 1.

she came in like a hurricane and shook up the household, ha. i know her lines off by heart:) we got to learn more about the overall backstory, and the dynamics between her, will, and vivian. she was perfectly cast.