A Different World Cast Where Are They Now

Hey, remember Hillman College? The place where life lessons were learned, friendships were forged, and fashion was, well, definitely a thing? Let's catch up with the amazing cast of A Different World!

Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison)

First up, the man, the myth, the legend: Dwayne Cleophus Wayne! Kadeem Hardison, the actor who brought Dwayne to life (and made those flip-up glasses iconic!), is still going strong.

He's been popping up in everything from "Black-ish" to "Teenage Bounty Hunters." It’s like, can we get him in a sitcom where he's a goofy dad with a surprisingly cool collection of… you guessed it, glasses?

Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy)

Oh, Whitley! Jasmine Guy, the queen of Southern elegance (with a tiny touch of snobbery), hasn't slowed down either.

She has graced us with her presence on "Grey's Anatomy," "The Vampire Diaries," and even "Harlem"! Seriously, someone get her a crown, because she's royalty in our book.

Ron Johnson (Darryl M. Bell)

Next, we have Ron Johnson, played by the one and only Darryl M. Bell. Ron was the master of smooth talking and… well, creative entrepreneurship.

Darryl's been living life and even reunited with Kadeem Hardison for a few projects. Let's hope he's still got that million-dollar smile!

Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet)

Before Hillman, there was just Denise, the free-spirited, bohemian Lisa Bonet. Lisa already had success before the series as a key member of The Cosby Show.

Lisa has always followed her own path and that includes her acting career. She is still living a successful life!

Kim Reese (Charnele Brown)

Charnele Brown, aka Kim Reese, Hillman's resident pre-med student, always kept it real. Kim was the friend you wanted in your corner when things got tough.

Charnele is a motivational speaker and coach! Talk about putting that Hillman education to good use, right?

Freddie Brooks (Cree Summer)

Now for the ultimate free spirit, Freddie Brooks, embodied by the fantastic Cree Summer! With that distinctive voice and bohemian style, Cree gave Freddie so much life.

Cree is the voice of basically every cartoon character you've ever loved! Seriously, check out her IMDB page; it's mind-blowing!

Col. Bradford Taylor (Glynn Turman)

We can't forget Colonel Taylor, aka Glynn Turman! Glynn has had an amazing career on stage and on the screen!

He's been showing up in all sorts of things like "Women of the Movement." It is great to see him still working hard.

What About Everyone Else?

Of course, there are so many other amazing cast members from A Different World. From Sinbad (Coach Walter Oakes) to Marie Jo Payton (Rachel) everyone contributed to what made this show special.

They all left their mark, and they're all doing amazing things in their own ways. It’s amazing to see how they have contributed to the industry.

Hillman Forever!

So, there you have it! A quick check-in with some of our favorite Hillman alumni. They're still shining bright, proving that A Different World's impact is still felt today.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to re-watch the entire series... for research, of course!