Will Smith & Carlton Banks

Will Smith and Carlton Banks, portrayed by Will Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro respectively, are central figures in the iconic 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, where their dynamic embodies a classic fish-out-of-water narrative. Will, a street-smart youth from West Philadelphia, is sent to live with his wealthy, upper-class relatives in Bel-Air, California, where he clashes with his cousin Carlton, a well-mannered, academically driven, and fashion-conscious young man who often feels threatened by Will's charisma and effortless popularity.