Celebrities You Didn’t Know Guest Starred OnThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This iconic 90’s sitcom starring Will Smith, along with such an amazing cast was loved by many… But do you remember the episodes where some of these other major celebrities made guest appearances? There were many who played roles in at least one episode, here are a few nostalgic moments.
Don Cheadal
The well rounded actor turned superhero made a guest appearance as one of Will’s friends from West Philly (Ice Tray) who came to visit.
Queen Latifah
She played multiple roles on the show, one as Will’s blind date Dee Dee who he wasn't attracted to but ended up liking after similarities in personality, and again as Hilary’s mean and obnoxious boss.
Oprah Winfrey
The amazing Oprah Winfrey played the role of herself when she had her famous “Oprah Winfrey talk show," and had the family on as a topic of the show.
Tom Jones
How could he not guest star on the show… Infatuated by Alphonzo Ribeiro’s character (Carlton); who played his song “It’s Not Unusual” every chance he got and not missing a beat with the famous “Carlton Dance," Tom Jones played himself for multiple episodes.
Jaleel White
The popular “Family Matters” star known for his iconic role as Steve Urkel, played the boyfriend to Tatyana Ali’s character, Ashley.
Sherman Hemsley
We all know him as George Jefferson, but on the show he played a pompous, snarky, joke-making judge who was always trying to get under James Avery’s character (Uncle Phil). He also plays his character George Jefferson in a later episode.
Regis Philbin
Played the role of himself while hosting a tv show with Hilary.
DL Hugley
Kings of Comedy Comedian played Will’s friend Keith who came to visit while doing a comedy show.
Chris Rock
Once upon a time the two worked together in an episode where Rock played a character named Maurice and his “not so” attractive sister who wanted to date Will.
Donald Trump
Playing as himself, popular at the time for his riches. He appears in an episode with his 2nd wife.
Hugh Hefner
The Playboy mogul played as himself when Karyn Parsons character Hilary gets Will and Carelton invited to the Playboy Mansion because of her photoshoot.
Vanessa Williams
The former Miss America played “Danny” a known sports journalist; who Will Smith was a fan of assuming she was a man. She turns out to not only be a woman, but also pregnant and ready to give birth.
Bel Biv Devoe
Playing as themselves, the Hip Hop/R&B group filmed a music video in the living room while Will and his friend tried to be seen on camera.
Malcolm Jamal Warner
Better known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the Cosby Show, plays a lawyer named Eric and takes Hilary on a date.
Raven Symone
As a young child playing the role of the daughter to a man who Will’s mother is dating that he gets jealous of.
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