'Wife and mommy all at the same time': Fresh Prince Of Bel Air actress Tatyana Ali reveals pregnancy and her engagement

By CHRISTINE RENDON AND CASSIE CARPENTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 06:02, 1 April 2016 | UPDATED: 08:34, 1 April 2016

Fresh Prince Of Bel Air actress Tatyana Ali is getting married and will also be a mother.

The 37-year-old shared the big news with Entertainment Tonight, where she announced her engagement to Dr. Vaughn Rasberry and that she is expecting their first child together.

'Planning our wedding has been so exciting, but when we found out we were expecting, our perspective shifted completely,' the actress told the website.

'We want our ceremony to really celebrate our newest blessing!' she added of her nuptials, which she said would be planned by Michael Russo and will take place over the summer.

Vaugh, who is an assistant professor at Stanford University's Department Of English, popped the question in 'the most picturesque clearing' during a hike through the Redwoods in Yosemite, the actress said.

'Just the two of us. It was so thoughtful and perfect. We're best friends,' she said.

Tatyana also revealed that she and Vaugh met through the online dating website, eHarmony.

Rising star: Tatyana, pictured in Pasadena in 2014, was only 11 years old when she began her role as Will Smith's privileged, prissy cousin Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom, the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air

'It was my first time dating online.' she said. 'We wrote letters for months before we decided to Skype. And then, of course, met.'

Tatyana was only 11 years old when she began her role as Will Smith's privileged, prissy cousin Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom, the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a light-hearted hit with fans, scoring two Golden Globe nods and an Emmy nomination during its six seasons (1990-1996).

It's a hit! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a light-hearted hit with fans, scoring two Golden Globe nods and an Emmy nomination during its six seasons (1990-1996) (here Tatyana is pictured with co-star Carlton Banks)

Appreciation: Tatyana was of course showered with well wishes from fans about the big news, and the actress made sure to express her appreciation for the kind words

The Love That Girl! actress - now a Harvard grad - co-hosted Black Girls Rock! and recorded her debut album Hello last year.

Tatyana was of course showered with well wishes from fans about the big news, and the actress made sure to express her appreciation for the kind words.

'Thanks so much everyone for all the well wishes!!! Looks like this is going to be a really full year,' she tweeted.

The actress also wrote on Facebook, 'I just got off the plane to discover all of our good news is out!! Thanks so much to everyone wishing us well, it means so much!

'I'm so excited for this new chapter. Wife and mommy all at the same time. Luckily, I'll be sharing the adventure with my best friend. We feel so blessed.'

'Looks like this is going to be a really full year': Ali, pictured in Hollywood in December 2015, raved about the new development in her personal life on Facebook