See Thelma From "Good Times" Today at 67 Actor Bern Nadette Stanis made history with her role on the sitcom. Nobody didn't really pay attention to who she was until some people in the stands recognized her and was yelling out THELMA! By The Associated Press. About Thelma Thelma is the middle child and only daughter of Florida and James Evans, Sr. In episode 24 of season two, the show released "The Lunch Money Rip-Off" and heads down the path of addressing the topic of spanking kids. died aged 76 in 1986 the first of the sitcom's cast to. Having appeared on "Good Times" as dubious and disreputable local politician Fred C. BernNadette Stanis, who played Thelma Evans Anderson on "Good Times" and remained close to DuBois, said she learned of her death Tuesday from the actress' daughter. After the show ended in 1979, Carter became a composer who occasionally wrote for soundtracks. In addition, original Thelma, Bern Nadette Stanis, Jimmie Walker (JJ), and Ja'Net DuBois (Willona) all made cameos at the end of the live remake. the real woman woman," said Stanis.DuBois' song "Movin' on Up" provided a joyous intro to "The Jeffersons" during the show's 10-season run. A performance in “The Hot l Baltimore” in Los Angeles caught the eye of Norman Lear, who developed “Good Times” and “The Jeffersons.”ĭuBois' Willona was a “true diva back then, fancy dressing, the wigs, doing the thing. “You shaped so much of the best memories of my childhood! God bless you, Ja’net DuBois!”ĭuBois’ career started in theater, where she appeared in Broadway productions of “Golden Boy” and “A Raisin in the Sun,” according to a biography on her website. “Oh man!!! Just saw you! What a pleasure it was to meet you,” she wrote. Oscar-winner Viola Davis, who played the role of Florida in the live version of “Good Times” that aired on ABC in December, posted a picture of herself, DuBois, Stanis, Tiffany Haddish (who played Willona) and Corinne Foxx on the set of the broadcast. I pray for comfort for all her family and friends." "I’m grateful in recent years I had a chance to see her and create more lasting memories. I saw first hand how she broke stereotypes and changed the landscape for Black women in entertainment," she wrote. “I am so very saddened to hear my longtime friend Ja’Net DuBois has passed away.
Jackson paid tribute to DuBois in an Instagram post on Tuesday. DuBois showed off more of her dramatic skills when a young Janet Jackson joined the show as the abused child Penny DuBois’ character would go on to adopt Penny, and the story line also forged a long, close relationship between DuBois and Jackson, who would go on to become a multiplatinum superstar she cast DuBois as her mother in her 1986 “Control” video.
Though the comedy had plenty of one-liners, DuBois’ appearances gave an extra dose of comedic relief.
THELMA OF GOODTIMES SERIES
Nobody knows your age, girl!’"ĭuBois had a prolific career beyond the 1970s hit “Good Times,” winning two Emmy Awards for her voice work on the WB series “The PJs.”ĭuBois’ Willona was the single, sexy neighbor and best friend to star Esther Rolle’s Florida Evans. “Nobody really knows,” said Stanis, who recalled telling DuBois, “’Oh, you’re so lucky. Her birth date was something she kept to herself, Stanis said. Stanis said DuBois appeared to be in good health when they appeared two weeks ago at a signing event.
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