The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will celebrate its 35th anniversary this September, and fans are still talking about the chemistry between Will Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro. While many scenes were funny and lighthearted, the real-life friendship behind the show helped it become what it was. Even today, the bond between Will and Alfonso hasn’t gone away. Recently, Ribeiro revealed that he and Smith, 56, still “talk every once in a while.” Sometimes in December, Smith also had nothing but glowing reviews for Ribeiro. Alfonso Ribeiro reveals there’s a lot of love between ‘Bel-Air’ cast members Alfonso Ribeiro, Will Smith/Instagram Alfonso Ribeiro recently spoke with People at the 2025 Disney Upfront event, where he reflected on the anniversary and his relationship with his former castmate. Now 53, Ribeiro said he talks to everyone when he can. “We’re all obviously doing many different things, but there’s a lot of love, and 35 years is pretty special.” And when they do, it’s all love. On the show, Ribeiro played Carlton Banks, the prim and proper cousin of Smith’s street-smart character from West Philadelphia. Together, they made audiences laugh for six seasons, and their on-screen connection was backed by a real friendship off-screen. THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR, from left: Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro, 1990-1996. ph: Chris Haston /© NBC / Courtesy Everett Collection Will Smith calls Alfonso Ribeiro a game-changer In an earlier interview, Will Smith also shared how much Ribeiro influenced his growth. During an episode of Black Comedy in America, Smith said their creative partnership changed his life. “He understood me in a way that other people didn’t,” Will explained. He remembered Alfonso’s energy from day one. “There was no question — that’s the one,” Will said about his audition. “Nobody commits as hard as Alf.” That commitment helped create one of the most memorable sitcom duos of the ’90s. THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR, (aka THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR), bottom from left: Tatyana Ali, Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro; top from left: Karyn Parsons, James Avery, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Joseph Marcell, Season 4, 1990-1996. Ribeiro responded to those comments during The Jennifer Hudson Show, calling Will his “brother for life.” He added, “We created incredible magic that can’t be repeated.” Next up: Playboy Twins Expose The Dark Truth About Hugh Hefner And The Playboy Mansion The post Will Smith And Alfonso Ribeiro Still Keep In Touch 35 Years After ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A