Fans praise Will Smith for supporting Janet Hubert at her book signing, showing the world what forgiveness looks like after a 27-year fight

After their reconciliation 4 years ago during HBO’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion special, Janet Hubert and Will Smith appear to have truly developed a supportive friendship.

Despite previous conflicts on the hit NBC show, Smith showed his support for Hubert, the original Aunt Viv from the Nineties sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” while reading from her latest kid’s book, “JG and the BC Kids” during the Embrace Girls Foundation’s “Embrace Girl Power” event.

The two actors, who starred together from the first season in 1990 until the end of the third season in 1993, posted a video of the event highlighting their interaction on Instagram on Thursday, March 7. “I’m with Janet Hubert to read her new BOOKS!” written above the video.

“WOW!! Thank you to my dear friend,” Will’s caption began, “for inviting me to assist bring your amazing JG and BC Kids project to the world! It was a lot fun and a pleasure to point out 200 @embracegirlpower students a taste of your genius , Janet!! OK – who will we show the project to next??

In the video, wearing an African-inspired outfit, she squealed, “Thank you for coming, baby.”

The Philadelphia resident replied, “You look beautiful.”

The video then shows Hubert rubbing Smith’s hair and beard and he or she says, “You haven’t changed a thing.”

He replied in his uniquely comical way, “It’s nothing but the best nuts and berries.”

As everyone laughed, she asked, “What’s the secret?”

The video then shows the duo on stage with 200 enthusiastic children who happily follow them as they read a book together.

The book “JG and the BCKids” was based on the book “JG and the BCKids”. animated movie published by Hubert in 2020 under the same title.

According to the project’s producers, the story is about “connecting smart street kids and smart book kids,” which is harking back to the connection seen in the series with Will and Carlton Banks, played by Alfonso Ribeiro. The difference with this project is that it uses math and science to make the connection.

Hubert said in 2023 that Smith has supported “JC and BC Kids” because it was a cartoon and helped her during the SAG/AFTRA strike.

“You’ll be happy knowing he’s helping me. He helps me promote JG and gives me support,” she said.

This was evident at a recent book reading event. After reading the book to students, Smith transformed into a rapper, encouraging the audience to cheer Janet’s name.

Fans were thrilled to see these two together.

“I really shouldn’t cry, I know none of them personally,” one person said.

“We love watching it. This is where healing happens. Love seeing the support for Janet aka OG Aunt Viv,” one other IG user wrote.

“I’m sorry, I like Will Smith a lot. I like that he and Janet Hubert have reconciled and are such good friends now,” one X user wrote.

When they reconciled in 2020, it was the first time that they had seen one another in 27 years.

They talked about how Smith wrongly labeled her “unprofessional” and fired her – Hubert turned down what she thought was a paltry contract extension offer – while she was trying to begin a family, and the way the stain made it harder for her to earn a living. three a long time.

“Calling a black woman difficult in Hollywood is the kiss of death,” she said.

After leaving “The Fresh Prince,” Hubert unsuccessfully sued Smith and NBC for, amongst other things, defamation and infliction of emotional distress.

Smith said he was sorry for the heartache she experienced and didn’t make it an excuse, but said he was young and immature.