Janet Hubert and Will Smith.Photo:Will Smith/Instagram
Will Smith/Instagram
Will SmithandJanet Hubertcontinue to be on great terms following their 2020 reconciliation.
The formerFresh Prince of Bel-Aircostars embraced in a newvideoposted on Instagram Thursday, as Smith, 55, supported Hubert, 68, at a book event for her projectJG and the BC Kids, which champions book smart and street smart children.
“It was a blast and a pleasure to be able to show 200 students from @embracegirlpower a taste of your genius, Janet!! OK — who we showing the project to next?? #embracegirlpower #jgbckids," he added.
Smith and Hubert reunited for a project launch in an Instagram video posted Friday.Will Smith/Instagram
In the clip, Smith and Hubert could be seen hugging and catching up with one another.
“You haven’t changed a bit,” Hubert then added, touching Smith’s cheek. “Oh, this ain’t nothing but the finest nuts and berries,” the actor joked in response while stroking his head and face.
Smith and Hubert pictured at a book event on Hubert’s Instagram.Will Smith/Instagram
The project founder later introduced theBad Boysstar onstage in front of a hall filled with young school students, who screamed in excitement at the sight of Smith. The actor then proceeded to get the children to join in on a chorus of chants as he gave a shout-out to Hubert. He also recited a quote from aJG and BC Kidsbook as he stood beside his former costar onstage.
In a speech to the students, Smith said, “At different times in our childhood, even when we were your age, you know, we had struggles with feeling like we were different and we had something inside us we wanted to share with the world.”
The video ended with the actor performing another inspiring chant with the students.
Hubert and Smith reconciled in ‘The Fresh Prince’ special in November 2020.getty (2)
Hubert previously shared that she is in a peaceful place with Smith after the duo took part in an emotional reconciliation on the HBO Max special celebrating 30 years ofThe Fresh Princein November 2020.
The pair sat down for the first time in decades on the special as they aired out a years-long feud sparked between each other during and after Hubert’s time on the hit show, following her exit in 1993.
Speaking to PEOPLE in 2021, Hubert said, “I don’t know if it’s a comeback … It’s just now … I always had to prove myself. I also had to walk in with a presupposition, and I don’t have to do that anymore, which is really lovely.”
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The original Aunt Viv added that she and Smith now have a “very good relationship” since the special.
“We text each other back and forth all the time,” Hubert explained. “I meant it with all my heart when I hugged him, because I saw that little boy, that little 21-year-old boy. Had we had an opportunity to talk back then, I think this would have never happened.”
source: people.com
