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CLASSIC television series, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, was first broadcasted on NBC in September of 1990.

Upon the release of Peacock's streaming reboot, Bel-Air, fans of the throwback show are curious on what happened to the original cast.

Will's fiancée, Lisa Wilkes, is played by a different actress for The Fresh Prince reboot, titled Bel-Air
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Will's fiancée, Lisa Wilkes, is played by a different actress for The Fresh Prince reboot, titled Bel-Air

Who played Lisa in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?

Will Smith's character on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air had a number of love interests.

One of his most notable love interests, Lisa Wilkes, appears in both incarnations of the program.

In NBC's original television show, Nia Long portrayed Lisa on season five.

Nia Long's characterization of Lisa remained a staple throughout the program's fifth season.

Her and Will parted ways because of the possibility of becoming step siblings due to Will's mother and Lisa's father going forward with plans to marry.

For the 2022 reboot, Simone Joy Jones takes on the role of Lisa Wilkes.

How can I watch the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot?

The reboot of Fresh Prince, simply entitled Bel-Air, hits television screens on Super Bowl Sunday: February 13, 2022.

Distributed exclusively on Peacock, the trailer for the series dropped on Monday, January 10, 2022. 

Throughout the three-minute preview, viewers get a first look at the dramatic remake of the beloved comedy series from the 1990s. 

"Set in modern-day America, Peacock’s new one-hour drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air," the official plot synopsis states. 

The synopsis adds: "As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known."

What is Nia Long's net worth?

Nia Long rose to prominence in the 1990's for her appearances across film and television.

Since her recurring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Nia went on to star in: Soul Food, Big Momma's House, Are We There Yet?, and The Single Moms Club.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actress amassed a fortune of $6 million.

Nia also acted on Hand of God, House of Lies, Empire, and Life in A Year.

What is Will Smith's net worth?

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was just the beginning of Will Smith's decorated Hollywood career.

Nia's former co-star went on to take roles in Independence Day, Bad Boys, King Richard, and Suicide Squad.

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Per Celebrity Net Worth, Will Smith's wealth is an estimated $350 million.

Nia and Will reunited years later for the 2020 movie starring Will's son Jaden, Life in A Year.

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