Alfonso Ribeiro reveals how starring in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ended his acting career

Beloved sitcom, career sacrifice

Starring in the iconic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air may have been a career boost for Will Smith, but for Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton, it was a different story. Ribeiro recently opened up about how his role on the show effectively ended his acting career.

Struggles after the show

After the show ended, Ribeiro found it challenging to break away from the beloved role of Carlton. He admitted that people couldn't see him as anything else, leading to the sacrifice of his acting career.

Iconic dance move and regrets

Ribeiro is best known for his iconic jazz dance sequence on the show, performed to the song 'It's Not Unusual' by Tom Jones. Despite the struggles, he has no regrets about his time on the show and cherishes the memories of being part of the cast.

Life after The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Since his time on the sitcom, Ribeiro has become a well-known personality in the UK, appearing on shows like I'm A Celebrity and filling in for Bruno Tonioli on Strictly Come Dancing. He also competed in and hosted the US version of Dancing With The Stars.