The Evolution of Tatyana Ali

Watch the evolution of Tatyana Ali from child star to Second Generation Wayans star.

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Tatyana Ali: January 24 - The Second Generation Wayans star looks gorgeous at 34. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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Tatyana Ali - Tatyana Ali has a long history in acting, having started at age six. Watch her progression from child actor to Second Generation Wayans cast member.(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for BET)

The Cosby Show - Tatyana played one of Rudy's friends and classmates on The Cosby Show. She also appeared on Sesame Street and A Man Called Hawk.(Photo: NBC)

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The Cosby Show - Tatyana played one of Rudy's friends and classmates on The Cosby Show. She also appeared on Sesame Street and A Man Called Hawk.(Photo: NBC)

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air - For six years, Tatyana played the role of Will Smith's cousin Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.(Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.)

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The Fresh Prince of Bel Air - For six years, Tatyana played the role of Will Smith's cousin Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.(Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.)

The Singer - Tatyana released her album, Touch the Sky, in 1999 featuring Rodney Jenkins on production and a guest appearance from Will Smith.(Photo: MJJ Music)

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The Singer - Tatyana released her album, Touch the Sky, in 1999 featuring Rodney Jenkins on production and a guest appearance from Will Smith.(Photo: MJJ Music)

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Janell Cross - Tatyana played the daughter of Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) in Kiss the Girls.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Janell Cross - Tatyana played the daughter of Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) in Kiss the Girls.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Harvard Grad - The multitalented singer and actress is also a Harvard grad. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in African-American studies and government.(Photo: Chad Buchanan/Getty Images)

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Life After Ashley Banks - After The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Tatyana appeared on Living Single, In the House and Half and Half.(Photo: Chad Buchanan/Getty Images)

All Grown Up - Tatyana has been in the films The Brothers, Nora's Hair Salon and Glory Road. (Photo used with permission)

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All Grown Up - Tatyana has been in the films The Brothers, Nora's Hair Salon and Glory Road.

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Second Generation Star - Besides starring in Second Generation Wayans, Tatyana also stars in the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Second Generation Star - Besides starring in Second Generation Wayans, Tatyana also stars in the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)