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{{Infobox character
| color = #DEDEE2
| name = Whitley Gilbert-Wayne
| name = Whitley Gilbert-Wayne
| series = [[A Different World]]
| series = [[A Different World]]
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| last = When One Door Closes...: Part 2
| last = When One Door Closes...: Part 2
| creator = [[Bill Cosby]]
| creator = [[Bill Cosby]]
| portrayer = [[Jasmine Guy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1992-01-29/news/9201290242_1_harassment-fales-gilbert|title='Different World' Episode Explores Sex Harassment|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref>
| portrayer = [[Jasmine Guy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1992/01/29/different-world-episode-explores-sex-harassment/|title='Different World' Episode Explores Sex Harassment|publisher=Orlando Sentinel|access-date=22 June 2018}}</ref>
| full_name = Whitley Marion Gilbert
| full_name = Whitley Marion Gilbert (later Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne)
| occupation = Assistant Art Buyer<br/>Teacher
| occupation = Assistant Art Buyer<br/>Teacher
| family = Mercer Gilbert <small>(father)</small> <br> Marion Gilbert <small>(mother)</small>
| family = Mercer Gilbert <small>(father)</small> <br> Marion Height Gilbert <small>(mother)</small>
| spouse = [[Dwayne Cleofis Wayne]]
| spouse = [[Dwayne Cleofis Wayne]]
| gender = Female
| gender = Female
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'''Whitley Marion Gilbert''' is a fictional character who appears in the American sitcom ''[[A Different World]]'', portrayed by actress [[Jasmine Guy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://madamenoire.com/784162/not-confuse-jasmine-guy-whitley-gilbert/|title=Do Not Confuse Jasmine Guy With Whitley Gilbert|date=30 January 2017|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=kCYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA111&lpg=PA111&dq=whitley+gilbert+a+different+world|title=Vibe|first=Vibe Media|last=Group|date=1 February 2008|publisher=Vibe Media Group|accessdate=22 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=A8wDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA70&dq=whitley+gilbert+a+different+world|title=Ebony|first=Johnson Publishing|last=Company|date=1 June 1988|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|accessdate=22 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref> Dwayne Wayne has an on/off relationship with Whitley Gilbert.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=pZ8-AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA23&dq=%22Dwayne+Wayne%22|title=The New Colored People: The Mixed-Race Movement in America|first=Jon M.|last=Spencer|date=1 June 1995|publisher=NYU Press|accessdate=27 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref>
'''Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne''' is a fictional character who appears in the American sitcom ''[[A Different World]]'', portrayed by actress [[Jasmine Guy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://madamenoire.com/784162/not-confuse-jasmine-guy-whitley-gilbert/|title=Do Not Confuse Jasmine Guy With Whitley Gilbert|date=30 January 2017|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kCYEAAAAMBAJ&q=whitley+gilbert+a+different+world&pg=PA111|title=Vibe|first=Vibe Media|last=Group|date=1 February 2008|publisher=Vibe Media Group|accessdate=22 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=A8wDAAAAMBAJ&q=whitley+gilbert+a+different+world&pg=PA70|title=Ebony|first=Johnson Publishing|last=Company|date=1 June 1988|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|accessdate=22 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref> Warming up to whiz student Dwayne Wayne, the two have an on/off flirtation with each other until their eventual marriage near the end of the series.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pZ8-AAAAQBAJ&q=%22Dwayne+Wayne%22&pg=PA23|title=The New Colored People: The Mixed-Race Movement in America|first=Jon M.|last=Spencer|date=1 June 1995|publisher=NYU Press|isbn=9780814739808|accessdate=27 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref>


==Conception==
==Conception==


Whitley Gilbert was based on head writer [[Susan Fales-Hill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mentalfloss.com/article/62212/14-things-you-might-not-know-about-different-world|title=14 Facts About <em>A Different World</em>|date=7 January 2016|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref>
Whitley Gilbert was based on head writer [[Susan Fales-Hill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mentalfloss.com/article/62212/14-things-you-might-not-know-about-different-world|title=14 Facts About <em>A Different World</em>|date=7 January 2016|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref> When Jasmine Guy auditioned for the role of Whitley Gilbert, she originally considered using her own [[Northern American English|Northern]] accent, but instead used an exaggerated [[Southern American English|Southern]] accent, believing it would be more comedic.<ref name="accent">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCVtTc2xhmU "A Different World" with Jasmine Guy —Whitley Gilbert's Accent]</ref> The inspiration for Whitley's accent was Miss Pinkard, Guy's third-grade teacher and her first teacher in the [[Atlanta Public Schools]] system after her family moved to Atlanta from [[Boston]].<ref name="accent" />


== Character History ==
== Character History ==


In the beginning of the series Whitley Gilbert was the southern belle of Gilbert Hall. [[Denise Huxtable]] and Whitley shared a room briefly before Denise went back to Jaleesa. Later in the 1st season, Whitley befriended Millie. At the end of the season, Whitley loaned [[Dwayne Wayne]] money so that he could go on his date with Denise.
In the beginning of the series, Whitley Gilbert was the spoiled Southern belle of Gilbert Hall, but viewers watched Whitley evolve over the seasons. [[Denise Huxtable]] and Whitley shared a room briefly before Denise went back to Jaleesa. Later in the 1st season, Whitley befriended Millie. At the end of the season, Whitley loaned [[Dwayne Wayne]] money so that he could go on his date with Denise.


When Denise left the show, Whitley became Dwayne's love interest; their attraction continued through the next 2 seasons of the show. Despite this, Whitley dated Julian Day during Season 3. The relationship ended when Julian took Whitley out to a fancy dinner to ask Whitley to move in with him instead of proposing as she'd expected. At the end of the third season, Whitley decided to stay in school for another year to get the degree she really wanted. At the start of the fourth season, Whitley became interested in Dwayne to such a degree that she schemed how Kinu, Dwayne's girlfriend at the time, might break up with him.
When Denise left the show, Whitley and Dwayne became friends and ultimately each other's love interest; their attraction developed through the next 2 seasons of the show. Despite this, Whitley dated Julian Day during Season 3. The relationship ended when Julian took Whitley out to a fancy dinner to ask Whitley to move in with him instead of proposing as she'd expected. At the end of the third season, Whitley decided to stay in school for another year to get the degree she really wanted.


At the start of the fourth season, Whitley became interested in Dwayne to such a degree that she schemed how Kinu, Dwayne's girlfriend at the time, might break up with him. She even went on a date with his best friend, Ron.
Soon, Dwayne realized his true feelings for Whitley. Soon, Dwayne proposed to Whitley and she accepted. Also, Whitley became the new dorm director in Height Hall. Whitley began to put much pressure on Dwayne. Dwayne went out with another woman for coffee. When he told her, Whitley broke the engagement. Dwayne and Whitley became mean to each other. Whitley got a job buying corporate art. She was sexually harassed by her boss and decided to file a complaint against him. Also Whitley befriended a newspaper reporter masquerading as a criminal. Later, Whitley started going out with Byron Douglas, who was running for senator. Dwayne became very jealous. Whitley decided to clear the air with Dwayne and finally put their relationship in the past. The conversation turned into a fight, and they ended up sleeping together. Whitley confessed what happened with Dwayne to Byron and her and Byron decide it was time to become an official couple. After winning the election Byron proposed to Whitley. At the wedding, Dwayne showed Whitley he still loved her and asked her to marry him. Whitley agreed and they got married right away. During their honeymoon, they were in Los Angeles and were caught in the middle of the riots.


During her continued studies, Whitley became the dorm director of Height Hall named after her family.
During the final season of the show they found a nice house to live in which they rented from a French professor at Hillman. Whitley was laid off from her job as an art buyer which led to a series of episodes forcing her to deal with the ups and downs of real life (unemployment and job-searches). She eventually takes a job as teacher in the inner city. This leads to her developing a relationship tutoring one of her young students struggling with learning through the use of conventional methods. The student, a female, shows an interest in sports which inspires Dwayne (with the original idea for the game coming from his best friend Ron Johnson) to develop an educational video game (Grammar Boy). He decides to pitch the game to Kinishewa which landed him a job paying $80,000 a year (in Japan). The final episode follows Whitley and Dwayne as they announce the news that they are expecting their first child and moving to Japan.

Dwayne ultimately realized his true feelings for Whitley and eventually proposed (she accepted). Whitley began to put a lot of pressure on Dwayne which led to him going out with another woman for coffee. When he told her, Whitley broke off the engagement. Dwayne and Whitley became mean to each other.

Whitley got her dream job buying corporate art. She was very good at it, but after she was sexually harassed by her boss, she decided to file a complaint against him, but was unable to prove it.
Later, Whitley started going out with Byron Douglas, who was running for senator. Dwayne became very jealous. Whitley decided to clear the air with Dwayne and finally put their relationship in the past. The conversation turned into a fight, and they ended up sleeping together. Whitley confessed what happened with Dwayne to Byron, and she and Byron decided it was time to become an official couple. After winning the election, Byron proposed to Whitley. At the wedding, Dwayne showed Whitley he still loved her and asked her to marry him with the now famous plea “Baby, please, please!” Whitley agreed and they got married right away. During their honeymoon, they were in Los Angeles and were caught in the middle of the riots.

During the final season of the show, they found a nice house to live in, which they rented from a French professor at Hillman. Whitley was laid off from her job as an art buyer, which led to a series of episodes forcing her to deal with the ups and downs of real life (unemployment and job searches). She eventually took a job as teacher in the inner city. This led to her developing a relationship tutoring one of her young students struggling with learning through the use of conventional methods. The student, a female, shows an interest in sports which inspires Dwayne (with the original idea for the game coming from his best friend Ron Johnson) to develop an educational video game (Grammar Boy). He decides to pitch the game to Kinishewa which landed him a job paying $80,000 a year (in Japan). The final episode follows Whitley and Dwayne as they announce the news that they are expecting their first child and moving to Japan.


==Reception==
==Reception==


The character gained a mostly positive reception from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theundefeated.com/features/whitley-a-different-world-bad-and-boujee-black-girl-style/|title=Whitley’s World: A brief history of Bad and Boujee Black Girl Style|first=Danielle|last=Cadet|date=21 September 2017|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ilymag.com/2017/09/27/a-different-world-taught-me-about-womanhood-how-to-love/|title=‘A Different World’ Taught Me About Womanhood & How To Love (Essay)|date=27 September 2017|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112856561|title=The Different Worlds Of Jasmine Guy|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=v64DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA56&lpg=PA56&dq=whitley+gilbert+a+different+world|title=Jet|first=Johnson Publishing|last=Company|date=12 December 1988|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|accessdate=22 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref>
The character gained a mostly positive reception from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://andscape.com/features/whitley-a-different-world-bad-and-boujee-black-girl-style/|title=Whitley's World: A brief history of Bad and Boujee Black Girl Style|first=Danielle|last=Cadet|date=21 September 2017|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ilymag.com/2017/09/27/a-different-world-taught-me-about-womanhood-how-to-love/|title='A Different World' Taught Me About Womanhood & How To Love (Essay)|date=27 September 2017|publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112856561|title=The Different Worlds Of Jasmine Guy|website=[[NPR]] |publisher=|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=v64DAAAAMBAJ&q=whitley+gilbert+a+different+world&pg=PA56|title=Jet|first=Johnson Publishing|last=Company|date=12 December 1988|publisher=Johnson Publishing Company|accessdate=22 June 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:45, 21 November 2024

Whitley Gilbert-Wayne
A Different World character
First appearanceReconcilable Differences
Last appearanceWhen One Door Closes...: Part 2
Created byBill Cosby
Portrayed byJasmine Guy[1]
In-universe information
Full nameWhitley Marion Gilbert (later Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne)
GenderFemale
OccupationAssistant Art Buyer
Teacher
FamilyMercer Gilbert (father)
Marion Height Gilbert (mother)
SpouseDwayne Cleofis Wayne
NationalityAmerican

Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne is a fictional character who appears in the American sitcom A Different World, portrayed by actress Jasmine Guy.[2][3][4] Warming up to whiz student Dwayne Wayne, the two have an on/off flirtation with each other until their eventual marriage near the end of the series.[5]

Conception

[edit]

Whitley Gilbert was based on head writer Susan Fales-Hill.[6] When Jasmine Guy auditioned for the role of Whitley Gilbert, she originally considered using her own Northern accent, but instead used an exaggerated Southern accent, believing it would be more comedic.[7] The inspiration for Whitley's accent was Miss Pinkard, Guy's third-grade teacher and her first teacher in the Atlanta Public Schools system after her family moved to Atlanta from Boston.[7]

Character History

[edit]

In the beginning of the series, Whitley Gilbert was the spoiled Southern belle of Gilbert Hall, but viewers watched Whitley evolve over the seasons. Denise Huxtable and Whitley shared a room briefly before Denise went back to Jaleesa. Later in the 1st season, Whitley befriended Millie. At the end of the season, Whitley loaned Dwayne Wayne money so that he could go on his date with Denise.

When Denise left the show, Whitley and Dwayne became friends and ultimately each other's love interest; their attraction developed through the next 2 seasons of the show. Despite this, Whitley dated Julian Day during Season 3. The relationship ended when Julian took Whitley out to a fancy dinner to ask Whitley to move in with him instead of proposing as she'd expected. At the end of the third season, Whitley decided to stay in school for another year to get the degree she really wanted.

At the start of the fourth season, Whitley became interested in Dwayne to such a degree that she schemed how Kinu, Dwayne's girlfriend at the time, might break up with him. She even went on a date with his best friend, Ron.

During her continued studies, Whitley became the dorm director of Height Hall named after her family.

Dwayne ultimately realized his true feelings for Whitley and eventually proposed (she accepted). Whitley began to put a lot of pressure on Dwayne which led to him going out with another woman for coffee. When he told her, Whitley broke off the engagement. Dwayne and Whitley became mean to each other.

Whitley got her dream job buying corporate art. She was very good at it, but after she was sexually harassed by her boss, she decided to file a complaint against him, but was unable to prove it. Later, Whitley started going out with Byron Douglas, who was running for senator. Dwayne became very jealous. Whitley decided to clear the air with Dwayne and finally put their relationship in the past. The conversation turned into a fight, and they ended up sleeping together. Whitley confessed what happened with Dwayne to Byron, and she and Byron decided it was time to become an official couple. After winning the election, Byron proposed to Whitley. At the wedding, Dwayne showed Whitley he still loved her and asked her to marry him with the now famous plea “Baby, please, please!” Whitley agreed and they got married right away. During their honeymoon, they were in Los Angeles and were caught in the middle of the riots.

During the final season of the show, they found a nice house to live in, which they rented from a French professor at Hillman. Whitley was laid off from her job as an art buyer, which led to a series of episodes forcing her to deal with the ups and downs of real life (unemployment and job searches). She eventually took a job as teacher in the inner city. This led to her developing a relationship tutoring one of her young students struggling with learning through the use of conventional methods. The student, a female, shows an interest in sports which inspires Dwayne (with the original idea for the game coming from his best friend Ron Johnson) to develop an educational video game (Grammar Boy). He decides to pitch the game to Kinishewa which landed him a job paying $80,000 a year (in Japan). The final episode follows Whitley and Dwayne as they announce the news that they are expecting their first child and moving to Japan.

Reception

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The character gained a mostly positive reception from critics.[8][9][10][11]

References

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  1. ^ "'Different World' Episode Explores Sex Harassment". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Do Not Confuse Jasmine Guy With Whitley Gilbert". 30 January 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  3. ^ Group, Vibe Media (1 February 2008). "Vibe". Vibe Media Group. Retrieved 22 June 2018 – via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Company, Johnson Publishing (1 June 1988). "Ebony". Johnson Publishing Company. Retrieved 22 June 2018 – via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Spencer, Jon M. (1 June 1995). The New Colored People: The Mixed-Race Movement in America. NYU Press. ISBN 9780814739808. Retrieved 27 June 2018 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "14 Facts About A Different World". 7 January 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  7. ^ a b "A Different World" with Jasmine Guy —Whitley Gilbert's Accent
  8. ^ Cadet, Danielle (21 September 2017). "Whitley's World: A brief history of Bad and Boujee Black Girl Style". Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  9. ^ "'A Different World' Taught Me About Womanhood & How To Love (Essay)". 27 September 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  10. ^ "The Different Worlds Of Jasmine Guy". NPR. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  11. ^ Company, Johnson Publishing (12 December 1988). "Jet". Johnson Publishing Company. Retrieved 22 June 2018 – via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)