The 90s was a decade that was home to some of the best sitcoms of all time. Sure, other decades did some amazing things on the small screen, but shows like Friends, Seinfeld, Full House, and Boy Meets World helped make the 90s elite.
During the 90s, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air became one of the best shows on television, forging a legacy that few come close to matching. The series had an amazing cast, and one cast member, in particular, looks as amazing today as they did all those years ago on the show.
So, which cast member from The Fresh Prince are we talking about? Let's take a look at the show and check in with this talented performer.
'The Fresh Prince' Is A Classic Show
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is one of the greatest and most loved sitcoms of all time, and it took rapper Will Smith and turned him into a powerhouse on the small screen. The series took no time at all in finding an audience, and during its storied run, it became one of the best shows in history.
This series is the perfect example of one that did just about everything right. The casting was perfect, the stories were hilarious, and even some re-castings proved to be effective. Because of this, the show thrived for years on end, and the primary performers on the show were able to boost their appeal in Hollywood.
When looking back at the show, there are simply too many iconic moments to count, and this is thanks to the way the cast brought the script to life in every episode. One performer from the show, in particular, grew in popularity and went on to basically not age a day since the 90s.
Karyn Parsons Played Hilary Banks
For 146 episodes, Karyn Parsons brilliantly played Hilary Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and she was a key piece of the puzzle. Parsons' comedic acting was amazing during those years, and she turned Hilary into a memorable character.
When speaking on Hilary, Parsons said, "I think with her, she's, you know, so self-centered and seemingly myopic, but at the same time, she's very focused and determined and has confidence. You know, the confidence we all wish we had — if she wants to do something, she knows she can do it. ... She always gets what she wants, you know?"
Fans recently got to see Parsons on the show's reunion, which was a major moment on the small screen. Much like the Friends reunion, loads of fans tuned in to see what was going on with their favorite performers and to learn about the show.
It's been some time since her biggest days in Hollywood, which has some fans wondering what in the world Karyn Parsons is up to these days.
She's As Stunning As Ever
These days, Karyn Parsons is as stunning as ever, and she continues to remain busy in the world of entertainment while also balancing family life with her husband and children.
She is doing a little bit of everything, including working with her family on film projects.
BuzzMag caught up with Parsons and asked her about the film Sweet Thing, which was directed by her husband, Alexandre Rockwell, and featured her alongside her children.
According to Parsons, "My husband had done a film called Little Feet years ago with them. I think Lana was seven, and Nico was three. And that was such a great experience! It was fun. And I remember, when they did it, it was very real and true guerrilla filmmaking – like, “oh, let’s go shoot over there”. And everybody can pick up and run and go. Everyone in the crew, and the kids, just had that energy: you didn’t have studios breathing down your neck, or financiers or anything."
"So he definitely wanted to do something like that again, and they’re older. It was like another chapter, a different chapter, the story. He also wanted to tackle some things – bring in some other aspects of the story, where you had the darker stuff, and kids coming and bumping up against that, and their survival; the way they survive," she continued.
It's amazing to see that Parsons is doing work with her family, and it shows that some stars really do strike a great balance of work and family life in entertainment.
Sweet Thing is Parsons' most recent role, but fans are hoping that the actress hops back in the saddle for another project soon.
