Will Smith and Tatyana Ali just gave The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans the reunion they never knew they needed! The former co-stars, who played Will and Ashley Banks on the beloved ’90s sitcom, reunited to perform the viral social media dance trend to Grammy-winning rapper Doechii’s hit song “Anxiety.” And they didn’t do it alone—Doechii herself joined in on the fun!
Will Smith shared the nostalgic and entertaining video on his Instagram Thursday, sending fans into a frenzy. The viral trend, which has taken over TikTok, originates from the show’s 1990 pilot episode, where Tatyana Ali’s character, Ashley, is seen dancing with headphones on. In the recreation, Tatyana Ali starts by dancing solo before Will Smith appears behind her, imitating her moves—just like in the classic scene.
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“Waited 35 years for this dance to trend,” Will Smith captioned the post. Even his son, Jaden Smith, was taken aback by the reunion, commenting, “Dad you gotta tell me what’s happening in the crib so I can fly home bro.”
Will Smith first teased the reunion earlier this month when he posted about the trend, writing, “I’ve been watching y’all and every video has been better than the last!! Love that track @Doechii. @Tatyana Ali remember this?” Fans quickly picked up on the hint, eagerly anticipating what was to come.
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The viral dance isn’t the only thing making headlines for Will Smith lately. The Pursuit of Happyness star is making a grand return to music with his first album in nearly two decades. Titled Based on a True Story, the album drops on March 28 and marks his first full-length studio release since 2005’s Lost and Found. Will Smith has been teasing his musical comeback for nearly a year, collaborating with artists like Russ, Joyner Lucas, and even his son Jaden Smith on tracks like “You Can Make It,” “Work of Art,” and “Tantrum.”
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The album signals a major career resurgence for Will Smith, who has kept a relatively low profile following the infamous 2022 Oscars incident. However, with a fresh music project and a nostalgic reunion with Tatyana Ali, it seems Will Smith is ready to step back into the spotlight—and fans are loving every second of it.
