# Tatyana Ali Honors Dad on DWTS

> Tatyana Ali performed a tribute to her late 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' dad James Avery on Dancing With the Stars after getting his widow's permission.
- Title: Tatyana Ali Honors Dad on DWTS · Page Six | Shortify
- Summary: Tatyana Ali performed a tribute to her late 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' dad James Avery on Dancing With the Stars after getting his widow's permission. Tatyana…
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- Published: 2026-10-22T16:10:18+00:00
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## Tatyana Ali Honors Dad on DWTS
Tatyana Ali performed a tribute to her late 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' dad James Avery on Dancing With the Stars this week.

> His widow, Barbara, she was very open to it, but I had to talk to her first before
## Permission Required
Ali said she got James Avery’s widow Barbara’s permission before performing the tribute on DWTS.

> I wouldn’t have done it without her. Not just her approval, but also her knowing exactly what we had planned.
## Viennese Waltz Tribute
Ali and partner Jan Ravnik performed a Viennese waltz to 'You Don’t Know How Glad I Am' by Nancy Wilson.

> I got to perform. I got to sing. I got to really make it personal, a personal tribute to James.
## Collaboration with Alfonso Ribeiro
Ali invited DWTS co-host Alfonso Ribeiro to join the performance for vocals and dance.

> I hope she’s very happy with it
## Performance Result
The tribute earned a 32/40 score from judges after Ali and Ravnik performed the emotional dance.

> James was the most lovable, charismatic, intelligent person, and he was a very important part of our lives
## Dad’s Legacy
Ali described James Avery as a 'father figure' who taught her how to contribute through art and performance.

> He taught me that what you do can be more than just a job, it can be how you contribute, how you share, as an artist and as a performer
## Key takeaway

Tatyana Ali performed a Viennese waltz tribute to her late 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' dad James Avery on DWTS with his widow's permission.