Janet Hubert (Aunt Viv) Calls Will Smith An A-Hole During Radio Interview - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-27-2011, 12:48 PM

The woman who played the original Aunt Viv on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" says there's a damn good reason she wasn't at a recent reunion dinner with the rest of the Banks family -- she HATES Will Smith.

15 years after the show went off the air ... Janet Hubert tells TMZ she's still upset with the way she was fired from the show ... and blames the whole thing on Smith himself.

"There will never be a reunion ... as I will never do anything with an a**hole like Will Smith," Hubert said.

She adds, "He is still an egomaniac and has not grown up. This constant reunion thing will never ever happen in my lifetime unless there is an apology, which he doesn't know the word."

Hubert has said in the past she believes Smith is to blame for her departure in the middle of the show's run -- claiming he turned on her because she wouldn't kiss his butt.

But Smith refuted the claims after Hubert left the show in 1993 -- telling an Atlanta radio station Hubert simply had a bad attitude which played a major role in her demise.

Smith told the radio station, "[Hubert] said once, 'I've been in the business for 10 years and this snotty-nosed punk comes along and gets a show.' No matter what, to her I'm just the AntiChrist."

We called Smith for comment -- so far, no response.

http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/27/fresh-...h-aunt-vivian/

USATVFAN · 12-27-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

The woman who played the original Aunt Viv on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" says there's a damn good reason she wasn't at a recent reunion dinner with the rest of the Banks family -- she HATES Will Smith.

15 years after the show went off the air ... Janet Hubert tells TMZ she's still upset with the way she was fired from the show ... and blames the whole thing on Smith himself.

"There will never be a reunion ... as I will never do anything with an a**hole like Will Smith," Hubert said.

She adds, "He is still an egomaniac and has not grown up. This constant reunion thing will never ever happen in my lifetime unless there is an apology, which he doesn't know the word."

Hubert has said in the past she believes Smith is to blame for her departure in the middle of the show's run -- claiming he turned on her because she wouldn't kiss his butt.

But Smith refuted the claims after Hubert left the show in 1993 -- telling an Atlanta radio station Hubert simply had a bad attitude which played a major role in her demise.

Smith told the radio station, "[Hubert] said once, 'I've been in the business for 10 years and this snotty-nosed punk comes along and gets a show.' No matter what, to her I'm just the AntiChrist."

We called Smith for comment -- so far, no response.

http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/27/fresh-...h-aunt-vivian/

Time to get over it Janet.

Janice · 12-27-2011, 11:59 PM

I don't know what her issues were, but she should have just done her job and stopped the complaining. The show wasn't called Aunt Viv of Bel Air.

Vahan · 12-28-2011, 12:39 AM

I know this sounds controversial, but I'm on Janet's side. Will Smith acted like a total Diva towards her, and never (and I mean never apologized for it).

Janet has every right to continue holding a grudge towards him.

70s show watcher · 12-28-2011, 01:14 AM

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Time to get over it Janet.

maybe she and joyce dewitt should star in a new sitcom called the grudge holders

catlover79 · 12-29-2011, 02:08 AM

Nice to know that nobody's bitter!!!!

PGood97041 · 12-29-2011, 02:25 AM

Such an unfortunate situation.

I really thought Janet was great in TFPOBA...but it was unrealistic to think the show was going to center around her.

And once ego gets in the way, and I'm sure there was lots on both sides, things can get pretty ugly.

Maybe at some point Janet can admit she was wrong, and Will can admit he was hardly a prince (pardon the pun), and they can at least be civil.

Although that may be pretty unrealistic, too.

TVFactFan · 12-29-2011, 07:15 PM

She probably is still bitter because she was not a success after the firing. LOL\

I don't remember seeing her on anything after 1993

Brian Damage · 12-29-2011, 07:54 PM

That is true, not a word on what she has done....Time to check out IMDB LOL

Brian Damage · 12-29-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

That is true, not a word on what she has done....Time to check out IMDB LOL

She apparently was on the soap One Life to Live for awhile and did a couple of eps on the Bernie Mac Show.

TVFactFan · 12-29-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

That is true, not a word on what she has done....Time to check out IMDB LOL

Saw that she been on ONE LIFE TO LIVE since from 2005 to 2010. That was the only thing she did long term since 1993. Just guest spots on other shows

TVFactFan · 12-29-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

She apparently was on the soap One Life to Live for awhile and did a couple of eps on the Bernie Mac Show.

Well that's why I never saw her again because I was never a fan of the Bernie Mac Show and wasn't into Soap Operas

Brian Damage · 12-29-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Saw that she been on ONE LIFE TO LIVE since from 2005 to 2010. That was the only thing she did long term since 1993. Just guest spots on other shows

Very true, meanwhile Will Smith became a HUGE movie star. His kids Jayden and Willow probably have more successful careers than Janet Hubert right now. LOL

Mr. Television · 12-29-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

maybe she and joyce dewitt should star in a new sitcom called the grudge holders

I know. lol It's time to get over it. I prefered Janet to Daphne on the Fresh Prince but it's long gone. I don't know who's to blame and I don't care. Life's too short to fight like this.

Blackout · 01-27-2012, 01:21 AM

she was the better mother for sure

wish i could have been a part of that dinner!!

12-27-2011, 12:48 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Janet Hubert (Aunt Viv) Calls Will Smith An A-Hole During Radio Interview The woman who played the original Aunt Viv on "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" says there's a damn good reason she wasn't at a recent reunion dinner with the rest of the Banks family -- she HATES Will Smith. 15 years after the show went off the air ... Janet Hubert tells TMZ she's still upset with the way she was fired from the show ... and blames the whole thing on Smith himself. "There will never be a reunion ... as I will never do anything with an a**hole like Will Smith," Hubert said. She adds, "He is still an egomaniac and has not grown up. This constant reunion thing will never ever happen in my lifetime unless there is an apology, which he doesn't know the word." Hubert has said in the past she believes Smith is to blame for her departure in the middle of the show's run -- claiming he turned on her because she wouldn't kiss his butt. But Smith refuted the claims after Hubert left the show in 1993 -- telling an Atlanta radio station Hubert simply had a bad attitude which played a major role in her demise. Smith told the radio station, "[Hubert] said once, 'I've been in the business for 10 years and this snotty-nosed punk comes along and gets a show.' No matter what, to her I'm just the AntiChrist." We called Smith for comment -- so far, no response. http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/27/fresh-...h-aunt-vivian/
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12-27-2011, 11:59 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I don't know what her issues were, but she should have just done her job and stopped the complaining. The show wasn't called Aunt Viv of Bel Air.

12-28-2011, 12:39 AM	#4
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	I know this sounds controversial, but I'm on Janet's side. Will Smith acted like a total Diva towards her, and never (and I mean never apologized for it). Janet has every right to continue holding a grudge towards him.

12-29-2011, 02:25 AM	#7
PGood97041 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 03, 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 747	Such an unfortunate situation. I really thought Janet was great in TFPOBA...but it was unrealistic to think the show was going to center around her. And once ego gets in the way, and I'm sure there was lots on both sides, things can get pretty ugly. Maybe at some point Janet can admit she was wrong, and Will can admit he was hardly a prince (pardon the pun), and they can at least be civil. Although that may be pretty unrealistic, too.

12-29-2011, 07:15 PM	#8
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,064	She probably is still bitter because she was not a success after the firing. LOL\ I don't remember seeing her on anything after 1993

12-29-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	That is true, not a word on what she has done....Time to check out IMDB LOL