Which actress played Aunt Vivian from season 4 through season 6?

Daphne Maxwell Reid played Aunt Vivian Banks from season 4 through season 6 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Reid replaced Janet Hubert, who had played Vivian during the first three seasons. The change followed Hubert’s departure from the series, and Reid first appeared as Vivian when season 4 began in 1993. The character remained part of the Banks family through the show’s finale in 1996.

A common mix-up is identifying Janet Hubert as the answer because she originated the role and is often more closely associated with the character’s early years. Reid, however, is the actress credited with playing Vivian during the final three seasons. She appeared in 74 episodes and became the show’s second Vivian Banks.

Before joining the sitcom, Reid had worked in television series including Simon & Simon, Frank’s Place, and Snoops. Her casting preserved the character while marking one of the most notable cast changes in the series’ six-season run.