Synopsis

Janet Hubert is an American actress who has appeared in films, on stage, and on television. She is best known for playing Vivian Banks on the TV sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ She played Vivian Banks from the first season of the show in 1990 to the third season’s conclusion in 1993. She also made guest appearances on ‘Gilmore Girls’ and ‘Friends,’ among other shows.

Early Childhood Development and Education

Janet Hubert, who was born in New York City on January 16, 1956, spent her childhood on Chicago’s South Side. When she was nine years old, she and her family relocated to a small town in rural Illinois.

Hubert was also awarded a scholarship to the Juilliard School in New York City at the time. She, however, did not complete her studies and returned home after a year. She also studied all dance forms with Alvin Ailey Dance Company, where she studied with some of the best tutors in the business, including Alvin Ailey and David Howard. Hubert is of American nationality, and her ethnicity is Afro-American.

A Professional Life

‘The First,’ Janet Hubert’s Broadway debut, launched her acting career. Later, she appeared in shows such as ‘Dancin’ and ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.’ Hubert landed the role of Vivian Banks on the hit comedy series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ alongside Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Karyn Parsons, after performing in several plays and theatre productions. She played Vivian Banks on the hit television show ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ for the first three years of the series, from 1990 to 1993.

Hubert appeared in several shows after leaving the series in 1993, including ‘Friends,’ ‘Gilmore Girls,’ and ‘The Bernie Mac Show.’ She also played Tantomile in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats in its original Broadway production.

Personal Experiences

Janet Hubert, the star of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ has been married twice. In 1990, Hubert married her boyfriend, James Whitten. In 1993, the couple gave birth to their first child, a son named Elijah Isaac Whitten.

Despite this, the couple divorced after only four years of marriage. The reason for their divorce has remained a mystery. Hubert is currently married to Larry Kraft. In 2005, the couple married in an intimate ceremony in front of family members, close friends, and relatives.

The couple has been happily married for over 12 years, with no rumors of divorce or extramarital affairs. Hubert revealed that she was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 46 in an interview with an Empowher testimonial.

Body Measurement and Net Worth

Janet Hubert is an American film and television actress best known for her role as upper-class Aunt Viv on the television sitcom ‘French Prince of Bel-Air.’ The series received 7.9 and 8.8 out of 10 ratings on IMDb and TV.com, respectively.

Her acting career has also paid off handsomely for the actress. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Hubert has an estimated net worth of $0.5 million as of 2017. She stands at 5’7″ tall (1.7m).