Will Smith ‘Refused’ RuPaul Cameo On The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air – Because He Was Protecting ‘His Image’?!

We might’ve gotten an iconic ’90s collab again within the day — however Will Smith was reportedly very in opposition to it!

Should you didn’t know, the rapper-turned-actor was arising within the leisure business concurrently drag legend RuPaul. Due to this, they as soon as had the chance to work collectively, however the King Richard star received in the best way.

In Thea Glassman‘s new ebook Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson’s Creek: How Seven Teen Reveals Reworked Tv, which hit cabinets on Tuesday, the chief producer of The Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air, David Steven Simon, revealed he as soon as pitched the thought of getting RuPaul make a cameo on the sitcom — however Will hated it! David recalled:

“I keep in mind him saying that may be a very unhealthy thought. And I stated, ‘No, pay attention, hear my story –.’”

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The EP was particularly thrown off as a result of, whereas the comic received to approve each storyline of the present, he not often ever rejected any concepts! And but right here was an thought he was unwilling to take heed to in full! In the end, the actor “refused” and “stored repeating that it was a nasty thought.” When pressed why he thought Will was so in opposition to the looks, David merely stated:

“The explanation he would say no is due to his picture. Interval. The Finish.”

Rattling. That’s unlucky! Ru would have been a enjoyable addition to the present!

Whereas RuPaul wasn’t the face of RuPaul’s Drag Race but (it wouldn’t start till 2009), he was making a reputation for himself with the discharge of his debut album, Supermodel of the World, in 1993. Particularly, the hit, Supermodel (You Higher Work), was a radio success and hit No. 45 on the Billboard Sizzling 100.

Fortunately, the Contemporary Prince’s ego didn’t cease RuPaul from getting on TV. Earlier than Drag Race, he visitor starred on exhibits like Sister, Sister, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, and Walker, Texas Ranger. He additionally had his personal present on VH1 for 2 seasons in 1996. So all of it labored out in the long run… however what do U take into consideration Will’s refusal!? Sound OFF (beneath)!

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