I never set out to be a role model, but I guess parents like it because I am dedicated to school.

When asked if the character bears any similarities to her Ali said in a CaribPress interview "She's a bit neurotic and I hope I am not quite like that. The album spawned two further UK hits "Boy You Knock Me Out" featuring Will Smith which peaked at No. She made an appearance in Smith's album Willennium for the track "Who Am I" with MC Lyte.

Tatyana Marisol Ali (born January 24 1979) is an American actress and R&B singer best known for her childhood role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Since January 2010 Tatyana Ali has starred as Tyana Jones on the TV One original sitcom Love That Girl! and has had a recurring role as Roxanne on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.