The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is not only one of the best sitcoms of all time, but it launched Will Smith to superstardom. The Oscar-winning actor starred as a fictionalized version of himself on the ‘90s NBC series, and to this day it’s a favorite among fans. While Smith developed bad acting habits while on Fresh Prince, his co-star Alfonso Ribeiro revealed the scene that proved Smith could be a superstar.
Fresh Prince had a lot of memorable moments throughout its six-season run, most of them hilarious. Of course, there were some darker episodes as well and emotional moments that are just as memorable. Ribeiro, who played Will’s cousin Carlton Banks, recalled on Byron Scott’s Fast Break podcast what it was like being on set for one of those emotional moments. Namely when Will broke down while talking with Uncle Phil (James Avery) about his absentee father:
