Who is Vivian Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

Will's tough but fair aunt and matriarch of the Banks family.

Who plays Vivian Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

Vivian Banks is played by Daphne Maxwell Reid.

Vivian Banks has 4 mapped relationships in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Vivian Banks — Husband and Wife — Philip Banks (James Avery)
Long-standing marriage tested by external pressures but consistently reconciling through communication.
Vivian Banks — Partners — Philip Banks (James Avery)
Unified parental front and intellectual partners navigating family and professional challenges.
Vivian Banks — Mother and Daughter — Ashley Banks (Tatyana Ali)
Nurturing maternal relationship balancing academic expectations with emotional guidance.
Vivian Banks — Disciplinarian and Student — Will Smith (Will Smith)
Aunt imposing moral and academic standards, occasionally clashing with Will's casual approach.