Beulah Lisa Wilkes is the main character in Peacock's Bel-Air, played by Simone Joy Jones. She's a scholarship student at Bel-Air Academy and Carlton's ex. Lisa quickly befriends Will when he arrives in Bel-Air.
She's a big part of the Banks household and has a lot more control over her life than earlier.
Lisa is introduced early in the series at a party Phil throws to announce his run for District Attorney, where he accidentally bumps into her. They click right away, but Lisa wants to take things slow because she used to date Carlton Banks. Will understood and they kept getting closer, bonding over their shared backgrounds.
What happened to Lisa in Bel-Air?
The show really fleshed out Lisa's character. It turned out her dad Fred worked with Uncle Phil, and the Banks family was there for her when her mom passed away. So, she had a strong connection with the whole community.
However, that was just the beginning, things got even more interesting when Carlton got jealous and tried to win her back. Lisa helped him deal with the stress of sports and school and was also there for him when he struggled with drug addiction.
Moreover, Lisa is a super-talented swimmer, which was proven when Carlton pushed Will into a pool and Lisa jumped in to save his life. After that, Will was even more drawn to her.
Their bond strengthened when she stood up for Will after a fight with Carlton, who spread rumors that Will had hurt him. She put herself in the line of fire which was commendable considering her past with Carlton. Although Will and Lisa opened up to each other about a lot of things, some secrets remain.
For instance, Will never shared the real reason he left Philly. Despite their special moments, the fate of their relationship remains in jeopardy because Lisa's dad does not approve of Will.
Did Lisa and Will break up in Bel-Air?
Yes, Lisa and Will broke up in Bel-Air in season 2 after facing some tough times, including issues with their families and personal struggles.
Lisa gets into a fight with her dad because of her relationship with Will. He tells her Will is trouble and that she needs to break up with him. To prove it, he shows her Will's mugshot, which he got from Judge Robertson. Will was arrested in Philly for a fight involving a gun.
Lisa isn't sure if this is true, so she goes to Will to find out what happened. Will confesses that it was true, and he's been lying to her the whole time. This triggered Lisa to break it off with Will.
What happened in the original show?
Will and Lisa almost tie the knot twice. When their second wedding gets called off, their single parents, Vy and Fred, end up getting married to each other, making Will and Lisa step-siblings.
Who is the new Lisa in Bel-Air?
As mentioned, Simone portrays Lisa Wilkes, Will Smith's girlfriend who is dedicated to her career. When the adults are away, Lisa hangs out with Will, Carlton, and his girlfriend at Phillip's place.
All three seasons of the show Bel-Air are now available for viewers to stream on Peacock and Apple Plus.
