Jaleel White was one of the most famous child stars of the 1990s. His role as Steve Urkel in Family Matters made him a household name, a role he remains relevant to this day. The actor decided to look back on his career through his new memoir, “Growing Up Urkel.” In the book, he details his rise to fame, his struggles transitioning into mature roles, and his love life. However, one of the most unexpected chapters details a date with actress Bianca Lawson. The date didn’t go too well and Jaleel White was still feeling a little salty.
Jaleel White claimed in his memoir that Bianca Lawson was his first date. He recalled being disappointed when he realized Lawson wasn’t interested in him throughout the date. In fact, White thinks the only time she showed interest was when they stopped at an arcade and she needed money to play a game. They went on a second date, but Jaleel White admits it quickly fell apart. After reflecting on the date, the actor believed his status was the only reason Lawson agreed to go on the date in the first place. He’s a TV star, and Lawson has yet to break through on “Saved by the Bell: The New Class.”
Jaleel White believes his status got him dates
“Had my position on television not been an indication of the opportunities she might have, I highly doubt I would have asked for her phone number in the same way,” White wrote in her memoir. “I guess the ambition was what earned me her phone number in the first place. number. And it probably expanded our understanding of each other.” The actor admitted that he was unaware of Bianca Lawson’s career aspirations at the time. He didn’t realize she was an actress until a year later, when he spotted her on the set of the “The Bell” spin-off. Jaleel White claimed the realization hit him “like a ton of bricks.”
Bianca Lawson isn’t the only woman to suffer White’s scorn in “Urkel.” The actor and writer claims Lawson and Daphne du Plessix played “pivotal” roles in his maturation. For his part, they help him “understand the motivations of women in show business.” White also claimed to have had a conflict with Gabrielle Union while they were together at UCLA. Years later, the actress told White that several of her classmates “hated” him because of his success on the small screen.
About the author
Elias Andrews is the music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as chief night writer, which means he covers new releases every week. In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest, most tumultuous stories in music. He’s been covering Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s battle on the fly, especially with the release of topics like “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams.” He also detailed a list of ongoing allegations and criminal charges against Diddy. Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He likes L.A. hip-hop, but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he bought was Will Smith’s “Big Willie Style,” which he thinks still sounds great.
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