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mstewart · 10-07-2004, 10:50 PM

The first three seasons Vivian Banks was played by Janet Hubert-Whitten and the next three Vivian was played by Daphne Maxwell Reid.

My personal preference was Janet Hubert-Whitten. She portrayed Vivian as a strong woman who can hold her own and a woman with a voice. She put a lot of attitude into that role and flair.

Daphne Maxwell Reid I could not stand in that role. She portrayed Vivian way opposite than what Janet portrayed her as. Daphne made Vivian looked whiny and very dependent on Philip.

The romantic chemistry between James Avery and Janet was far better than him and Daphne.

I understood that when Janet got pregnant in the third season the show was not happy with it nor was Will Smith. From what was told they did not get along and it lead to Janet being let go after the third season. To be honest after that it was hard watching the show and not having Janet there.

Plus Janet was a far more prettier actress than Daphne.

TVFactFan · 10-08-2004, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by mstewart
The first three seasons Vivian Banks was played by Janet Hubert-Whitten and the next three Vivian was played by Daphne Maxwell Reid.

My personal preference was Janet Hubert-Whitten. She portrayed Vivian as a strong woman who can hold her own and a woman with a voice. She put a lot of attitude into that role and flair.

Daphne Maxwell Reid I could not stand in that role. She portrayed Vivian way opposite than what Janet portrayed her as. Daphne made Vivian looked whiny and very dependent on Philip.

The romantic chemistry between James Avery and Janet was far better than him and Daphne.

I understood that when Janet got pregnant in the third season the show was not happy with it nor was Will Smith. From what was told they did not get along and it lead to Janet being let go after the third season. To be honest after that it was hard watching the show and not having Janet there.

Plus Janet was a far more prettier actress than Daphne.

Daphne was prettier but TOO GOOFY!!!

Mr. Monitor · 10-08-2004, 10:00 PM

Janet played the part of "Vivian" better IMO. Though no disrespect to Mrs. Reid, I wished the producers, Will and Janet would've reached some sort of compromise.

barwars · 10-09-2004, 12:19 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Daphne was prettier but TOO GOOFY!!!

I agree, although Janet wasn't bad looking either.

TVFactFan · 10-09-2004, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
I agree, although Janet wasn't bad looking either.

Janet OK looking

barwars · 10-09-2004, 12:25 PM

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Janet OK looking

neither were knockouts.... but they weren't ugly either.

TVFactFan · 10-09-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
neither were knockouts.... but they weren't ugly either.

Daphne would have been a knock if she was so silly. The First Vivan was too SASSY to me. So there was no in between when it came to both Vivians

First Vivian-Extremely Sassy

Second Vivian-Extremely Silly

GARFIELDKOOL · 10-23-2004, 11:42 AM

The first one.

spunkygirl · 10-23-2004, 12:39 PM

Janet Hubert-Whitten

Southern Hellraiser · 02-26-2005, 07:15 PM

I like Vivian 2 better.She was prettier than Vivian #1

Mr. Television · 02-26-2005, 07:24 PM

Janet was the best Vivian

gidgetgrape · 02-26-2005, 07:36 PM

I liked Janet Hubert-Whitten. Daphne Maxwell Reid was just sort of there.

Skywalker · 03-07-2005, 12:08 AM

The first Vivian

Southern Hellraiser · 06-25-2005, 11:19 PM

http://www.museum.siu.edu/university.../contents2.htm

Thats a tribute site.

TripperFan · 06-25-2005, 11:28 PM

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Daphne would have been a knock if she was so silly. The First Vivan was too SASSY to me. So there was no in between when it came to both Vivians

First Vivian-Extremely Sassy

Second Vivian-Extremely Silly

Good take on it Solomon - its funny, now that I've seen more of the first couple of seasons, and then compare them with the second Viv, I still think she was overall more attractive, but much blander. If they could have found a personality in between, it might have been perfect.

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10-07-2004, 10:50 PM	#1
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	Which Vivian do you preferred??? The first three seasons Vivian Banks was played by Janet Hubert-Whitten and the next three Vivian was played by Daphne Maxwell Reid. My personal preference was Janet Hubert-Whitten. She portrayed Vivian as a strong woman who can hold her own and a woman with a voice. She put a lot of attitude into that role and flair. Daphne Maxwell Reid I could not stand in that role. She portrayed Vivian way opposite than what Janet portrayed her as. Daphne made Vivian looked whiny and very dependent on Philip. The romantic chemistry between James Avery and Janet was far better than him and Daphne. I understood that when Janet got pregnant in the third season the show was not happy with it nor was Will Smith. From what was told they did not get along and it lead to Janet being let go after the third season. To be honest after that it was hard watching the show and not having Janet there. Plus Janet was a far more prettier actress than Daphne.

10-08-2004, 10:00 PM	#3
Mr. Monitor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2004 Posts: 402	Janet played the part of "Vivian" better IMO. Though no disrespect to Mrs. Reid, I wished the producers, Will and Janet would've reached some sort of compromise.

10-23-2004, 11:42 AM	#8
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	The first one.

10-23-2004, 12:39 PM	#9
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Janet Hubert-Whitten

02-26-2005, 07:36 PM	#12
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,502	I liked Janet Hubert-Whitten. Daphne Maxwell Reid was just sort of there.

03-07-2005, 12:08 AM	#13
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	The first Vivian

06-25-2005, 11:19 PM	#14
Southern Hellraiser Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 08, 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 19,960	http://www.museum.siu.edu/university.../contents2.htm Thats a tribute site.