Fresh Prince surprises with Bel-Air cameo - Will Smith stuns fans with surprise *Bel-Air* finale cameo after 16 years
The series finale of Bel-Air aired on Monday, December 8, featuring a long-awaited surprise. Will Smith made a brief but memorable appearance in the show’s closing episode. This marks his first acting role since stepping away from the screen in 2007.
Smith played an unnamed character ai, referred to as 'OG', who offered guidance to young Will, portrayed by Jabari Banks. The scene carried emotional weight, with Banks later calling the cameo 'poetic'. The moment was made even more special by the inclusion of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Smith’s longtime music partner, who appeared just before him in the finale.
The finale brought together past and present, with Smith’s return to acting adding a significant moment for fans. His character’s advice to young Will closed the series on a reflective note. The episode’s release on December 8 capped off a journey that had been in the making for nearly a decade.
