Table of Biography
- 1 Early Life
- 2 Education
- 3 Professional Career
- 4 Net Worth 2026
- 5 Relationship Status
- 6 Body Measurements
- 7 Daphne Maxwell Reid – Social Media Presence
Daphne Maxwell Reid is a versatile performer celebrated for portraying Vivian Banks on NBC's "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" between 1993 and 1996.
Early Life
Daphne Maxwell Reid entered the world on July 13, 1948 in New York City, USA. At present, she is 75 years old, identifies under the Cancer zodiac sign, and holds U.S. citizenship with an All-American background.
The details surrounding her parents—Rosalee Maxwell and Green Maxwell—are limited, as are those about her siblings. Her reserved nature often keeps aspects of her personal life private.
Education
She pursued higher education at Northwestern University, earning honors in interior design and architecture. Notably, she was crowned homecoming queen during her freshman year, becoming the inaugural All-American to receive this honor.
Professional Career
While at Northwestern, Daphne began modeling, signing with Eileen Ford Modeling Agency. She graced magazine covers and made history as the first Black woman featured on Glamour Magazine's cover.
Acting Career
Her acting journey commenced in 1979 with appearances in CBS's "The Duke" and CBS's "A Man Called Sloane." Throughout the 1980s and beyond, she contributed to numerous TV series including "Coach of the Year," "WKRP in Cincinnati," "Hill Street Blues," "T.J. Hooker," "Hardcastle and McCormick," and "The A-Team."
She portrayed Temple Hill in "Simon & Simon" for 16 episodes before transitioning to film. Her debut came in 1984's "Protocol," followed by roles in "The Duck Factory," "Matt Houston," and "Paper Dolls." Subsequent credits include "The Insiders," "Cagney & Lacey," and "The Fall Guy."
Television movies such as "That's My Mama Now!" and "The Long Journey Home" followed, alongside recurring stints in shows like "Frank's Place" and "Super Password."
Breakthrough Role
In 1992, she starred in the documentary "Color Adjustment." Her defining moment arrived in 1993 when she replaced Janet Hubert-Whitten as Vivian Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," appearing in 74 episodes until 1996.
Caption: The poster of the NBC sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)
She later appeared in "Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored" and worked as a second unit director. From 1998 to 2000, she played Eartha in "Linc's."
Subsequent roles included appearances in "Eve," "Crossing Jordan," "Slavery and the Making of America," "E! True Hollywood Story," and "Let's Stay Together." She portrayed Elderly Hattie Mae in the 2026 film "A Jazzman's Blues" and guest-starred on "Bel-Air."
Net Worth 2026
As of 2026, Daphne Maxwell Reid's net worth is approximately $2 million. Her acting career generated about $21,000 to $215,000, while modeling contributed roughly $22,000 to $201,000.
Relationship Status
Caption: Daphne Maxwell Reid with her current spouse (Source: Pinterest)
Daphne married actor Tim Reid on December 4, 1982. Tim, previously married to Rita Sykes with two children, and Daphne was formerly wed to actor Robert Tubbs, with whom she shares a son named Chris Tubbs.
Body Measurements
Caption: Daphne Maxwell and her spouse participating in an event (Source: Escape Authority)
Standing at 5 feet 4 inches with a weight of approximately 56 kg, Daphne features striking black eyes and hair.
Daphne Maxwell Reid – Social Media
Her Instagram account "@msdaphne13" boasts over 53.8k followers. She also maintains a presence on Twitter (@DMRFreshPrints) with over 1.7k followers and Facebook with more than 2.6k followers.
