What does his upbringing have to do with “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”.

The cult show of the nineties is back. Instead of being in front of the camera, this time Will Smith is the producer. He told T-Online how “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” has personally influenced him to this day.

Will Smith Has been one of Hollywood’s most successful actors over the years and is currently also nominated for an Oscar as Best Actor. His first major role paved the way for the 53-year-old: in the nineties he played the main character in the hit series “new prince of bel-air,

A teenager at risk of going down the wrong path in his hometown of Philadelphia is sent to live with his wealthy uncle in Los Angeles for a better future. However, the family, which lives in one of the city’s poshest districts, has strict rules that pose a great challenge to careless wills.

Will Smith wanted to be part of the reboot

The story also persists with the reboot of the series “Bel-Air”, which is currently in Sky Can be viewed on demand via Q and Sky Ticket. However, the new version is less of a comedy and more of a drama, this time with Will Smith working behind the scenes as a producer.

Will (Jabri Banks) must bow to the rules of his strict Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes) in the Bel-Air series, which is currently available on Sky Q and on-demand via Sky Ticket. (credit: Clifton Prescod/Peacock)

The actor was eager to be a part of the re-imagining of the story that shaped him so much. To this day, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” continues to influence his life—especially as a father, according to Will Smith on T-Online. He doesn’t lead such a strict regimen as Uncle Phil in the series, “but of course I have my thoughts and rules,” reports the 53-year-old.

“It’s his life, not ours”

His three kids, now in their twenties, know exactly what he expects of them” and they behave accordingly in our house. But I don’t need to be frankly strict about it I never sent them to bed at a certain time. The Hollywood star insisted, “It’s up to you how much sleep you need. The only important thing is that you get up on time the next day.”

To him, one thing is most important in education: “a sense of freedom,” says Will Smith. Instead of forcing them into certain roles, he gives his children “the freedom to make their own decisions and make mistakes.” The series made him clear at the time and he still clings to it. “Of course, it’s not always easy for us as parents, but our idea from the start was that they should be able to determine their own lives. After all, it’s their life, not ours.”

Will Smith with daughter Willow, wife Jada and sons Jaden and Trey (from left to right). (Credit: Randy Shropshire / Getty Images)

In addition to son Trey from a previous relationship, the 53-year-old has a wife. Jada Pinkett Smith Children Willow and Jaden, who now star themselves. Like his brother, he works as an actor but is also very successful as a musician.

“stay on the ground”

Accordingly, it is important for Will Smith to ensure that his offspring do not outgrow. “We live in Los Angeles. The city is isolated from the rest of the world, so as a family we have always tried to travel as much as possible so that the kids can have different experiences and impressions. We want That they live down to earth rests on facts and carries a certain responsibility towards their fellow human beings.”

Despite their popularity, Will Smith’s main concern with Trey, Jaden and Willow is their children. “I tell them a lot that even if they bring the money home, it will take them a long time to pay the bills. Anything else will completely mess up our family dynamics.”