10 TV Shows That RECAST Major Characters

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a nostalgic piece of history that entertained countless people through the '90s and single-handedly launched Will Smith's acting career. Focusing on a fictional version of Smith - who was sent to live with his aunt and uncle in their mansion - the show was nothing short of a classic.

However, not everything was as light-hearted and humorous behind-the-scenes as they were in front of the camera, as reported tensions between Smith and Janet Hubert-Whitten (who played Aunt Viv on the show) seemingly resulted in the actress' departure from the show following its third season. She was subsequently replaced by Daphne Maxwell Reid for the remainder of the show's run.

Reid's debut episode featured a little nod to the whole debacle as one character remarked how Aunt Viv looked different since having her baby - a comment that drew a suggestive raised eyebrow from Smith. Talk about breaking the fourth wall!