The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion special in 2020 cleared up the facts about the controversy surrounding the replacement of the original Aunt Vivian Banks. For decades, it's been rumored that actress Janet Hubert was fired after clashing with star Will Smith. However, the HBO Max 30-year celebration program reveals a different side of the story. Hubert makes a special appearance in the reunion episode and states that she walked away from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for personal reasons.

Much of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion special involves the original cast members reflecting on the early years of the NBC series. Smith jokes about his untraditional audition while attending a party at Quincy Jones' home and notes that the original comedic focus of The Fresh Prince was centered on Will's friction with Uncle Phil, portrayed by the late James Avery. In retrospect, many fans of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air...