Will Smith refused to have RuPaul cameo on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, producer says
According to a 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' producer, Will Smith rejected a pitch to have RuPaul appear on the popular '90s sitcom, calling it 'a bad idea.' https://t.co/vHZXzF9LBy
- Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 27, 2023
The executive producer of Fresh Prince, David Stephen Simon, revealed how Will Smith refused to have RuPaul appear on the show.
"I remember him saying that would be a really bad idea," Simon said. "And I said, 'No, listen, hear my story -.'"
Despite his appeals, Simon said that Smith "refused" and "kept repeating that it was a bad idea," so he ultimately backed down. He told Glassman that he believes Smith was worried about protecting his reputation. "The reason he would say no is because of his image. Period. The End," Simon said.