Bern Nadette Stanis, Portrayed "Thelma" on the Hit TV Show "Good Times"

Best known as portraying “Thelma” on the hit TV series “Good Times,” Bern Nadette Stanis discusses the groundbreaking series as well becoming aware of discrimination as a young child.
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[@cindydo8781]

She aged so beautifully. Better looking than most celebrities her age.

[@MoorenaEl]

AND YOUNGER THAN HER!!

[@cheyennenicole2114]

Definitely!

[@stevejackson3847]

Yep. LATE SIXTIES= almost seventies, she was saying she lived a "full life" great woman she is to have (still is aging)incredibly. thelma/bernadette has truly age so gracefully, beautifully, and she was bound to, since her teen-child years, on television. she look great... Always a fan of GOOD TIMES, still am. (born almost 1990) my older sisters born early 70s, and late seventies, we all still watch. peace. #lovegoodtimes

[@moonshine6897]

Black don't crack, unless they smoking it.

[@BNatoAk]

She has been a hottie virtually her entire life.

[@metallic6121]

As a white boy growing up in the 70's, she was my teenage crush. So beautiful in every aspect of the meaning. Even to this day, she is absolutely astonishing.

[@zekegonzales1144]

She was and is my baby girl

[@williamhenderson8371]

As a white, middle class boy growing up in the ‘70’s, this was one of my favorite TV shows and Thelma was one of the first women I remember having a major crush on. I also remember my parents being concerned that I was attracted to a black woman, but I didn’t care. She was beautiful and that is all that mattered to me.

[@nightfangs2910]

Same here, she was beautiful I'm white and my farther was fine with that but my mom was ehhh that's not good type of attitude, didn't care tho

[@nightfangs2910]

@Les Moore bookman ?

[@Snatcher_Catcher]

Nah , bro... Willona Woods was hotter i feel. This chick seems like a bit of a racists imho

[@paulalexander2176]

@Les Moore bit dog always hollers first. So according to that, you had the hots for Bookman!! Lol

[@thearcadegamer8128]

Yeah she is one fineeeee foxy lady

[@Angel-lv3bj]

"What's around you doesn't have to be in you" Words of wisdom. I love it. What a beautiful woman, inside and out.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Christina bernadette is beautiful naturally i loved her on parenthood she was playing a drug addict!!!

[@kmalston]

A POWERFUL statement

[@ja2415]

3:12 she said, whats around you doesn't have to be in You,

[@ja2415]

@@kmalston , PRAISE GOD, THATS A GOOD WORD,

[@estebandejesus6187]

she was BEAUTIFUL then and she's BEAUTIFUL now ❤️❤️❤️

[@mdmcdd1117]

She credits Ester Rolle for keeping the show together.

[@dennissykes5173]

Christopher David D. Ester Rolle is the reason there was a show to begin with. Norman Lear made a promise to her and John Amos and the bkack community that he did not keep.

[@charlotteclark6061]

Christopher David D. ... not John Amos

[@jeffreystevens1585]

@GENERAL DISARRAY'S BOSS 83 ok we get what all the K,s stand for KKK. Go spread that hate somewhere else.

[@you2449]

@GENERAL DISARRAY'S BOSS 83 Yeah, they need to realize that the KKK was all Democrats. Just like the Dem party today, which uses their MSM to perpetuate the never-ending racial (and gender) havoc, which they use to stay in power. "The Democrats they got a con game going on, a political con game, and [we] are in the middle." Malcolm X

[@mdmcdd1117]

@Romeo Walk The fan mail nearly all came in for Jimmy Walker, so CBS wrote the story lines for the JJ character. Ester Rolle and John Amos were jealous.

[@mayaadobe]

This lady is royal in every way. She's a natural born princess. Inwardly and outwardly elegant and lovely. A rarity.

[@angeljohnson6665]

mayaadobe Bernadette is stunningly beautiful id choose her over halle berry!!!

[@katherenewedic8076]

I know other women like her

[@MicheleMLewis]

@@angeljohnson6665 i8xu8x6

[@williamjburns2560]

AGREED

[@ronaldvaughn7087]

(Smiles) !! Absolutely, & I Had The Distinct Pleasure Of Meeting, This Beautiful Princess In Person Some Years Ago In Wash, DC. My Hometown.

[@franknitty9954]

Shes even better looking in person I met her at a event in philly about 8 years ago she was so humble and the first thing she said to me was "you have a beautiful smile" I will never forget that and her smile was beautiful too

[@erickanew]

Yeah I met her in person too, she was really nice very friendly

[@mikebasil4832]

Good Times was one of the many sitcoms that I watched as a kid and it’s still a treasure. 👏🏻

[@rickyparker9168]

It's Good Times NOT the Good Times.

[@mikebasil4832]

@@rickyparker9168 Thanks.

[@mikebasil4832]

@@rickyparker9168 So was I back then. There was something special about it that set it apart from most other sitcoms by Norman Lear.

[@pmp521]

"What's around you, doesn't have to be in you" what a great saying. She's very well spoken

[@kmalston]

A POWERFUL statement

[@teresah5662]

Thelma was Undeniably Beatiful!! And I hope she knows how much she was loved and adored...I am so glad to see so many black men representing their admiration for her...Just awesome

[@briannapiersr.3026]

Teresa H Was or is??? You definitely made her past tense 😂

[@DelancyCR]

Yes, I agree 150%. She was such a positive person. I will always remember her role. Properly my favorite.

[@Ben-tr]

She was so sexy

[@ROXI-zq4fg]

She's still beautiful, even her actions were gracefull and elegant ❤️

[@williamjver]

Such a beautiful woman.

[@elainatrainer825]

Holy crap....she's in her 60's???? Wowwwww. She looks beyondddddd amazing!!! I always thought she was beautiful but she looks freaking awesome at this age. Wow!! She's beautiful!! Love her

[@ghostoftsushima8657]

Elaina Trainer ikr. She looks early 40s, very beautiful and well spoken.

[@cliflove5141]

YOUR PARENTS did a fine job and you were and are a POSITIVE ROLE MODLE for not only young girls in our community, but for WOMAN ACROSS THE BOARD.THANK YOU!

[@thomas6163]

and for young men to idolize as a strong beautiful young woman worthy of young men's worthy attention regardless of their race...I had hoped I would "run" into her somewhere and she accept my offer for a soda, but, life had other plans for us both

[@carriemtsh9648]

When she said “we had to help them write for us” it hit a nerve for me how much I and most of us helped and lifted our bosses or others and they’ve thrived through our sweat 😓 and toil , but no appropriate reward for us; I hope one day we shall overcome 🙏🏿

[@DeCurtaRican]

But likely didn’t pay them any extra cheese for essentially writing (all of the actors) and co-directing (Esther Rolle) the show. I still give Norman Lear credit for trying to make America deal with race, politics and economics. Media titans like him, comic legend Stan Lee and others tried to do their part(s).

[@stevencollins5806]

That's true AMG.... BUT I MUST ADD ALL COMMUNITIES NEED A PERSON LIKE THELMA

[@ukmedicfrcs]

Oh just stop. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@marywatkins9438]

I admire her tactful candor describing her encounters with racism and colorism. We need to hear about this more often. It's something many of us have encountered at one time or another as black women (and men).

[@paulvon2378]

Lesson learned here. Be ultra careful with kids. These horrible incidents scared her. Glad things are not like that today

[@jlomesou]

I agree Mary. The stories of racism for many Americans comes from TV, Movies or History books, but rarely from someone we know and like. Hearing about these things from friends and even from celebrities we admire, adds a heavier level of impact. African Americans have the advantage of hearing these events from their grandparents and siblings and friends, so they learn quicker about the heartbreak of racism. Many white people don’t get that early advantage. What many do get from their grandparents, siblings and friends are racist behaviors, many of which they are unaware of as being racist. This is going to sound crazy and unrealistic but the one avenue left to humanity to cripple racism is for white kids to be raised by black parents and black kids to be raised by white parents. When people invest their emotion into bonding with babies and later kids and teens, we’ll stop noticing the exterior and start seeing the interior. After a few generations of that, would racism be as big a thing in the future as it is today?

[@tonyaelmore6991]

I STILL WATCH Goods Times as of today. one of my favorites tv shows in the 70's

[@bobbeaumont324]

TONYA Great show. Unfortunate what happened with John Amos.

[@patlacey5843]

Girdie and the cat food.. Best episode!

[@sophiabrown9423]

@@bobbeaumont324 so do I late nights this were the days.

[@sophiabrown9423]

@@patlacey5843 just saw that one on Saturday.😁😀

[@Tameekarose]

Every night after Sanford and Son lol

[@Edgesofnowhere008]

The Black community needs more Thelma's.

[@kel2580]

Yes we do! I HATE thuggish Black women with that stupid speech they use to communicate? Black women can do so much better than trying to be so fucking hard and downing Black men all the fucking time. Look at yourselves, is what I would tell them to do! Thelma was feminine, soft, sweet, wonderful, funny (just look at the "Mad dog" scene), and I loved her sweet sexiness! What a woman to spend my life with!

[@calebbarker220]

Amen

[@tubester4567]

Thelma was DYN-O-MITE!!!

[@jasona9]

"Thelma, Thelma, Thelma!"

[@ezmoney79]

I for one and believe me alot more I'm sure would agree, the white community needs more Thelma's too, (Bernadette) she was and still is great and beautiful.

[@SoCalK5]

I had such a crush on Thelma growing up. Good times is such a great show, I always thought they were just a great family. Amazing cast.

[@bellachannell777]

What a timeless beauty inside and out! 💖

[@CodeBlue_EMT-P]

Bern Nadette is still beautiful after all these years

[@angeljohnson6665]

Jason M but jj always called her ugly

[@conniehollins3185]

JA Mack I have met her and her Daughters. She is a sweetheart. Jimmie Walker was an asshole when I met him. UGH!

[@CodeBlue_EMT-P]

@@conniehollins3185 That doesn’t surprise me. She carried the dreams of so many people and with him coming from comedy it would be easier for him to develop an ego.

[@CodeBlue_EMT-P]

@@angeljohnson6665 I pray that was just the actor in a role.

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

​@CodeBlue_EMT-P yeah I mean just his character!!! Not in real life!!!

[@RawDogJenkins]

The world can be cruel. Glad she had great parents. Wish all kids did. World would be a better place.

[@roberttaylor6694]

Back in the day all the brothers was crazy about Thelma WOWZER!

[@angeljohnson6665]

Robert Taylor bernadette is a beautiful foxy sista im a huge fan of hers i will never forget seeing her playing a drug addict!!!

[@roberttaylor6694]

@@angeljohnson6665 I beg of you PLEASE tell me the name of the movie she starred in can't even picture her playing that role disn't know she did anything after GOOD TIMES!

[@do7473]

I was in love with this woman

[@do7473]

I'm 55 still intrested..lol

[@roberttaylor6694]

@@do7473 👊

[@shavonnej1684]

Good Times will ALWAYS be a hit. Great show 4ever

[@TahariBlue]

Still Gorgeous, and get this folks.....without cosmetic surgery !!! ALL NATURAL!

[@mmcdonald1000]

Yes! She was born with natural black beauty😄

[@summerlyric506]

Yes, aging gracefully and beautifully.

[@robbybrown2313]

y'all know black don't crack!!

[@joker167able]

Gorgeous?😲 she looks alright for a 74 year old 🤔

[@lemurianchick]

@@joker167able What an asshole comment. She is NOT that old and you know it. I hope you learn to respect women more. Not very gentlemanly.

[@tonioyendis4464]

Thelma is such a class-act!

[@magicchef4938]

Dang, She is one fine woman. Seems to get finer with age! Godbless "Thelma".. Godbless..

[@angeljohnson6665]

Magic Chef bernadette is a very beautiful sista natural body natural face all beautiful she was also in miss teen pageants as a teen she was winner of miss black america and miss new york state pageant!!!

[@thearcadegamer8128]

Shes foxy

[@terrystarks2507]

Man I had a HUGE crush on Bern Nadette when I was growing up and even today me being 48yrs old she is STILL BEAUTIFUL! To God be the Glory!

[@dailyflash]

God doesn't glory as much as we do.

[@Xeyedjohn]

Bern Nadette as beautiful as ever. It was a pleasure to hear her talk.

[@Xeyedjohn]

3 years later I stand by my comment

[@archiejackson2315]

She still looks and speaks well..

[@R-L-I]

Aged like fine wine...

[@anyiahsanford8657]

When you’re good, you do good and you look good.

[@mykejohnson582]

Bottom line, my sista just as plain as that, if a lot more people in this world applied this so simple logics in their life this world would be a much peaceful place amongst us real Americans, if you know what i'm getting at.

[@anyiahsanford8657]

Myke Johnson 100 %

[@12mjgrl]

Black don’t be cracking SIS ! ❤️

[@missshannon9790]

GOOD BLACK DONT CRACK! we got that good-good.

[@Alchemygem]

That lighskin story was crazy sorry to hear that you're still beautiful thelma

[@Gexxon]

EXACTLY............ It was very poignant and all i see in the comments are about about how great she looks. What she talked about, i could relate to, as it happened to me as well. It was an eyeopener for sure.

[@MrTrailerman2]

There will NEVER be another show like Good Times . It taught real family values and true love within the family. I can and will always watch Good Times until my last dying breath.

[@adriansandoval4527]

when the dad spanked michael's bad friend brought back bad memories of my dad actually spanking my friends. there was tough love but those were the times when that's what it took to keep us in line. i still love this show and can totally relate to it now that i'm a parent of an 18 year old, i went from being michael to jj and now to james. lol

[@dennissimpson8074]

Watch it every chance I get 📺 those days Good Time always take me back memories

[@robertisaac3723]

Yes peeps that show was the best of a Black family coming together with Tough Love and Respect The show taught Morals,Appreciation,Trust,Honesty!! Good Times was the show for all😉👍👊

[@thearcadegamer8128]

Its on Hulu

[@mauriceblackmon1097]

Well Spoken!! Beautiful black woman. Reminds me of the woman in my family. Very genuine, and full of life. Be Blessed, Ms. Stanis.

[@htownsdiamond]

It's been exactly 10 years since I seen her and Michael at essence festival in New Orleans. They were in the convention center doing book signings. She's super gorgeous in person! 😍

[@angeljohnson6665]

Giselle Amor bernadette is a stunningly beautiful woman its hard to get in contact with her she's a busy lady!!!

[@CP-ge1ib]

Thank you Ms. Stanis for sharing your journey and hard life lessons, but more importantly for sharing the fact that you stayed FOCUSED and were able to overcome every obstacle! You’re beautiful from the INSIDE out. May God continue blessing you!💞

[@domoniquebrown8119]

Good Times is truly timeless. It is a breath of fresh air to see clean television but unfortunate to see how much we regressed in society.

[@nahpoli]

I still watch it on "STARZ" channel!

[@domoniquebrown8119]

nahpoli Sho nuff? That's what's happening. Sounds like you recognize good tv.

[@jeromeholloman8089]

if miss Bern was born in December 1953 and the show aired in March of 1974 how old would she be 16?

[@jeromeholloman8089]

if miss Bern was born in December 1953 and the show aired in March of 1974 how old would she be 16?

[@domoniquebrown8119]

Jerome Holloman Actually I think that would make her about 20 years old at the time and she would turn 21 in December of that year if I'm not mistaken.

[@jamesstroud8003]

Kudos for a special lady that helped paved the way.

[@angeljohnson6665]

james stroud bernadette is a beautiful sista if i could look like 2 woman in the world it would be her or janet jackson but my first choice would be bernadette she is a beautiful and foxy sista!!!

[@freedomc8784]

Thelma, Thelma, Thelma.....brought tears to my eyes at the end. Beautiful inside and outside!

[@johnnyrotten5507]

she's still so charismatic, sexy and articulate- very inspirational.

[@lashellhenry-maivia4464]

i love good times as a kid and grownup it still comes on today and i still watch it

[@funkfan5458]

"Good Times" was one of the most positive shows in the African American community, besides "Sanford And Son" , "Cosby Show", "The Jeffersons", "Benson", "What's Happening" and "Different Strokes"

[@Tsuruta1]

+FunkFan54 "Good Times" was a "dramedy."

[@johnnyleedixon6735]

Such a beautiful and intelligent lady, loved her as a kid in the 70's and to see her now, real beauty grows!!

[@nrwlkguy]

Regardless of skin color, she was and is so beautiful, I always had a crush on her when I was a teenager. Thank you for the laughs and making everyone’s life better.

[@TheRoman4373]

Wow what an awesome interview. What a classy lady. Keep it up and loved Good Times!

[@jeromeholloman8079]

Exactly she is awesome and a role model actress,author,dancer all around multitalented

[@kharyzma4u]

I have always loved Bernadette. She is gorgeous and a lovely woman! She always had a positive spirit. She is so beautiful. We should be wearing her on a tshirt, instead of these little black girls walking around with Marilyn Monroe on tshirts. No shade to Marilyn Monroe, but we have plenty of black women in our community that we can look up to and aspire to be like and they go unnoticed!

[@jeromeholloman8079]

Exactly miss bernnadette was and still is natural beauty not only was she beautiful but she could act,educated,(julliard school of music and drama)she could dance,and last but not least before her fame she was miss black america!

[@kharyzma4u]

+Jerome Holloman Thanks for the info. I didn't know all of this! I really love her!

[@jeromeholloman8079]

kharyzma4u your welcome sweetheart!

[@HamptonBlu]

definitely support their kick starter campaign...they are trying to spread the word

[@kharyzma4u]

Hampton Blu ok thanks :)

[@alanmorris7669]

Bern Nadette is still very beautiful and attractive. I met her in 2011 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) and she's very down-to-earth and courteous.

[@cassandravick6327]

Beautiful, humble classy Queen!!!!!

[@Williamwestp24]

As they say black don't crack. Bernadette still look good to this day.

[@finas12000]

looks

[@tomford7365]

I thought the expression was Blacks do Crack....you gots it wrong home boi

[@gitttnight3536]

William Brown it dont.

[@GlitterTacosss]

Tom Ford You are that insecure about yourself that u leave racist comments on a video of a beautiful black Queen? Pathetic!

[@tubester4567]

I seen plenty of cracked blacks. No offense

[@genki2genki]

She's always had a dazzling smile. How I'd love to just say hello to her and tell her how much the show meant to me.

[@chrisdelgado105]

Me to

[@gullybop1695]

Me first!!!

[@abdulkhafidsulaymaan]

I love the proud way in which she mentioned her hood.. I also love the fact that she touched based on race to let us know that it was important to her.

[@ginascales9931]

She is a phenom! Always professional, always smiling beautifully, always presenting Good Times favorably. Popping my collar for you Bernadette. Would love too see you back on the screen. You have so much more to give. You're not done yet! God bless.

[@MultiRabe]

I was 13 when Good Times aired, and I was in love with Thelma! Im in my 50's now, and I still love this woman lol!

[@jeromeholloman8089]

you little nasty she was only 15 on the show right?

[@Destinyatk]

nope she was 20yrs old....Wikipedia.org

[@anglejohnson3857]

+Destinyatk oh ok yeah she was born in December 1953 so she had just turned 20 but her character was 16 right?

[@keonta81]

@@anglejohnson3857 her character was 16 and Jj character was 17 but they where both older in real life

[@KingJTMajesty]

Such a well spoken woman.

[@elderrondyfleming6162]

Agreed.

[@moorstring]

People tend to associate "well spoken" to blacks. You never see or hear people associate well spoken with whites.

[@anthonyhenton7367]

What does "well spoken" means? , isn't she a wonderful, beautiful intelligent, educated black woman who don't have a speech impediment?, is Bill Clinton well spoken?, is Obama well spoken?.

[@montbrink4700]

Well she is a doctor sooooo

[@videogameboutique2196]

This isn't a compliment! racist!

[@bbt5358]

She's still so absolutely beauuuuuutiful!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@angeljohnson6665]

B Bt miss bernadette was fine as wine on good times loved the wau she wore her hair with her cute lil ribnons she is a naturally beautiful black woman!!!

[@bengiarraputo9357]

Best 70s show ever! I'm 52 and have been a fan of this show since I was 7! A family whom didn't have A lot of material items but had each other, love and dignity. I have the box set DVD s and watch them over and over. The writing, the acting, the family situations. Just flawless! I had the great opportunity of meeting Jimmy Walker at one of my hotel jobs. Great guy!!

[@tasiawood]

She looks so good to be 61. Looks like shes in her 40s stil

[@JohnMorris-ge6hq]

tasiawood When ever anyone goes before a camera they are wearing a ton of make up and hair done perfect. Do not think for a moment that this person looks like this normally.

[@mspinkytee]

Makeup does not hid wrinkles. It makes your lines stand out more. She looks the same in person. Black women do not normally age that quickly.

[@tasiawood]

mspinkytee thats what i figured. She doesnt have many lines on her face. She did age gracefully

[@jeromeholloman8089]

she is in her 50s!!! she looks like in her 30s

[@thebestchannel5456]

Jerome Holloman dont go crazy now lol

[@fuzzjaxx]

wow she is beautiful and that smile!!!

[@ronm9357]

I know right. Her teeth are, like her entire being, are perfect.

[@lawrenceno6877]

Fuzz Jaxx fu9

[@jaymorgan.]

She still looks good for 40ish years later.

[@angeljohnson6665]

James Morganni she was also on cosby show and parent hood (1999) playing a drug addict

[@HD-dw1cn]

Had the pleasure of meeting her in a downtown hotel in Detroit in 77' - Still remember how she said my name. I was 15 and she was "drop dead gorgeous"

[@AlanaGurl]

what a great role model she is.

[@elderrondyfleming6162]

I absolutely agree.

[@marjoryrainey7039]

Thelma so good to see you Bernadette. You are looking and sounding beautiful.

[@BlackDoveNYC]

I know it’s shallow but I love the fact that she still looks good. A true beauty, inside and out.

[@nassauguy48]

No, it is not shallow. Sure, age does naturally wreak havoc on many people, but there are also people who do not give a damn and simply let themselves go. And the fact that so many of them are celebrities who have the money and the resources to keep themselves looking good, but do not bother? Or who go the other way and have all that crazy plastic surgery that makes them turn out looking like goblins? No excuses.

[@karellt2355]

No..not shallow at all.

[@gracehall9199]

Nah, not shallow. She is beautiful.

[@kelleychilton2524]

She's still a beautiful woman.

[@sevenwilliams6225]

This woman is such a beautiful soul that is deeper than just falling in love with the TV character "Thelma". I don't know her and never met her, but from the two interviews and unsung, I can feel it. May God continue to bless her and I pray to meet her one day

[@mmcdonald1000]

😱 That was such a deep story Bernnadette shared.

[@ElectricStrider1]

What a gorgeous woman.

[@MrRJMGREEN]

She is so likeable, so friendly, so smart. I really like her too.

[@denerorahming7298]

This woman is in her 60's even at the time of this interview...just beautiful

[@angeljohnson6665]

Denero Rahming miss bernadette was fine as wine on good times beautiful natural black woman!!!

[@denerorahming7298]

@@angeljohnson6665 Can't argue with that.

[@galactic904]

You lie, she looks 50

[@cam_DA_Hawkdriver]

I remember this show growing up. It was huge! I totally didn't relate because of where I grew up, my culture, etc. However, the show did teach everyone about the unknowns of the inner city and a culture that wasn't always in focus on TV.

[@OnlyOneBoomer]

Its amazing that she is over 60 years old, has great beauty and memory, but delivered that message from an incident so long ago! Her life is extrordinary, I wish there were more interviews of her.

[@jeromeholloman8079]

Yes me too she is beautiful saw her on an episode of love boat from 1980 the other day

[@OnlyOneBoomer]

Jerome Holloman thats crazy...because i've never seen one episode of the love boat... but, i did watch jj's documentary. glad to see he's still performing.

[@jeromeholloman8079]

Darrin Mclaren yes i know and u should buy her book "the last night" its a great book part of her life grandparents life and parents life!

[@OnlyOneBoomer]

Jerome Holloman definitely need a link! I dont think they sell hard copies in Italy! :)

[@michaelgray1803]

Darrin Mclaren every older person is not senile dementia Alzheimer's

[@jonchaney]

She still looks damn good!! Life is agreeing with her, damn.

[@ruth3969]

She is gorgeous. She needs a show of her own today!! She would be an amazing role model for all, that is if they keep it classy and not trash like most shows.

[@0265Gemini]

You are beautiful, and you made it on tv and became famous, and those biracial children probably didnt make it in your shoes. Kudos on your life! You are awesome.

[@75lexluther]

JOHN AMOS REALLY DID GOOD AFTER THE SHOW

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

+75lexluther He did. I recall seeing a few movies where he played an army officer or some government military role. On one sitcom... fairly recently, he played part of a gay couple with Stacey Keech.

[@brenthaymon280]

John Amos was also on the Mary Tyler -Moore show.

[@bobbeaumont324]

It was a shame that he had to leave. He did a great job on here!

[@Kdaniels2009]

I loved watching Good Times when I was growing up. It’s one of my favorite shows. My boys love it! I have always thought Bern Nadette was the prettiest young lady and she’s still gorgeous today.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Kristy Daniels bernadette was fine as wine on good times!!!

[@ms.lovelace5049]

Thank you Bernadette 👑😘❤️ We Love You, and Appreciated Your Beauty, Talent, Dedication, and Your Narrative..!! 😘

[@msjuandele2005]

I'm soooo glad She doesn't hv all that plastic n her face n body!!! Naturallly Preeeety baby❤️❤️❤️😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@briannapiersr.3026]

Ms Juandele' The only reason the women in Hollywood have plastic surgery is because they’re men playing the parts of women. This shits been going on since Shakespeare plays. Men playing the part of women. Heyyyy, that’s Victoria’s Secret;... they’re men!

[@debrawhitney7748]

Right

[@melvinch]

She definitely did something to her nose.

[@redriver6541]

Well....as a whole black women age better. She's still got it too....very beautiful woman.

[@TheFishgrease83]

The finest woman in the 70s and she still fine

[@jeromeholloman8089]

as jimmie walker say on good times: i knowwwww

[@wongleebruce]

I love Thelma what a beautiful human being

[@erykasfamilyblog5073]

Chris Wright still beautiful

[@RockitD]

Got to see her up close and personal when I interviewed her around '97. She's GORGEOUS!!!

[@signx]

Chris Wright i

[@mowerplus]

What a beautiful and kindhearted lady! I loved to watch Good Times!

[@landrewilkinson7993]

She's the same way in person. Just a sweet and tender flower. A Beautiful Queen 👸

[@vickikay25]

That was such a wonderful show. It spoke to everyone. My heart broke when they bumped off the father and i wish they could have kept the family intact, but I just loved everyone on that show!!!

[@michellewilliams6065]

Wow She is still stunning.I have experience ed that a lot in my life being a dark skinned women.People view light skin as better but i am beautiful and I love me so I don't care what others have to say about me.

[@senacagallien2555]

Sister this is brother that has a lighskin mother and a darken father, so I am a little in between, and I love all my sister's and know God don't make know junk.

[@johnscalf95]

You are beutiful inside and out !!! ALWAYS VERY BEUTIFUL !!!

[@Trendsetic]

Those little girls who didn't invite Berna prolly look like rotten tomatoes today...and probably feel like it too. She was fine as wine on Goodtimes. People know not what they do.

[@jeromeholloman8089]

yup and can you believe she was miss black america beauty pageant!!!

[@ronm9357]

They were children. Maybe they are and mane they are not, but keep in mind: the only thing black & bitter that's acceptable is coffee. Ms. Stains is a fine (in every sense of the word) example of class.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Ron M agree

[@fredandrew394]

Edmund Janas uj

[@billiemason4466]

Ok

[@stephenray6850]

I absolutely loved this show. I grew up watching every episode. Timeless indeed.

[@RedBeardTattoo]

"Thelma", Ms Stanis, I totally love you, just continue to be your beautiful self, you were such an inspiration to some many young people during that time period, and still today. Young people from all walks of life, thank you for sharing your life & talent with all of us. God Bless you.

[@littleblackvillage]

I went to school with her sister and was so exited to meet her when I went to her sister birthday party. They lived a few blocks from me.

[@anglejohnson3857]

really how old are you?

[@cpooh821]

Littleblackvillage lbv She said she had 2 brothers IDIOT! Not a sister! Smdh

[@angeljohnson6665]

C Pooh lol she also has two sisters yeah I know this because she post on Instagram sometimes

[@ezmoney79]

I wish i could meet her

[@ilovekatescott8057]

littleblackvillage lbv Lying ass

[@elmerbaez6784]

I loved this show. The lessons where real and actors were great.

[@markbra]

We are not African, we are North American Original people.

[@jbyesterday3959]

Ms Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma), you are truly blessed & I loved watching the show in real time . I think you're a wonderful actress & a lovely looking & warmhearted lady .

[@brojoseph6874]

I was in love with her the minute I saw her, a true queen!!!!!!

[@jjtruth3507]

I wonder why her career didn't work out beyond Good Times? She deserved more success. She had so much acting potential even though she was a dancer. I read somewhere that she writes scripts? Ms. Bern nadette Stanis is very gracious. Good for her. Esther Rolle was a wonderful actress and an excellent role model. She was my favorite from the show along with her husband John Amos. Their portrayals were so true to life. Ms. Stanis learned from the best. I still watch Good Times the re-runs.

[@jeromeholloman8089]

she did play on shows after "good times" love boat cosby show and parenthood to name a few plus she has a blockbuster film coming out late this year lol what you talking about?

[@MrSteven2945]

that happens to countless blk actors ,past and present...that happen to the cast of living single .. some of the actors have in recent years talk about it .... hollywood is racist as hell

[@jjtruth3507]

MrSteven2945 Are you kidding? Queen Latifah from the show "Living Single" went on to success in Films,TV and stage winning a Tony and an Emmy. Queen played in the blockbuster "All That Jazz" remake starred in the TV production of "Bessie Smith for HBO, Set it Off and more. Kim Fields was a star even BEFORE she did that show and was cast in a few productions even though she's doing reality TV now. Erica Alexander did TV and stage. The cast of Living Single did alright. John Amos from "Good Times" had a decent career after the show. At least during the '80's & early 90's he had roles in action flicks. Esther Rolle had bit parts on short-lived TV shows. But the kids of Good Times kind of faded during their prime. Stanis is old now. Singers get roles headlining movies you'd think TV stars could do the same.

[@jeromeholloman8089]

+JJ truth lol bernadette is wayy more famous than queen latifah!!!!

[@MrSteven2945]

they never starred in major productions after living single obviously queen latifa was the exception, but the rest of the cast member were making cameo apperances on minor shows and off broadway theatres doesnt constitute maintaing in the big leagues... lisa bonet, and the cast of "its a different world suffered the same plight, again, with the exception of jada pinkett

[@2dasimmons]

Bernadette has such beautiful stories of her childhood. They really teach a lesson and allow me to understand why she was just so beautiful as Thelma on Good Times. BLESS YOU BERNADETTE STANIS!

[@grandimperial1063]

First teenage star I was in Love with......Bern Nadette "Thelma" Stanis. Still looking GOOD Times

[@angeljohnson6665]

Bernadette was the finest sista hands up and hands down she was tall,beautiful,and strong willed and she was hood but had class!!!

[@chuckers40]

She is 65 and still breathtaking to look at. That was my crush back in the day

[@RockitD]

I had the incredible privilege of interviewing Ms. Stanis for my local video show when she was with Kirk Franklin and co. for the stage play, "He Say, She Say, But What Does GOD Say?". She is INDEED beautiful and a sweet woman. It was an honor!

[@jeromeholloman8089]

wow that was in 1997 and during that time she still looked like she was in her 30s!!!

[@josephpearson7164]

She was a lovely teenager and good actor. She seems like she has kept her likability.

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

Still gorgeous.... I was in love with Thelma growing up. Wow the stories when she was little, picturing someone so beautiful and great as a child experiencing that, made me mad, sad, and chilly altogether. Memories like that change your life, the hurt may ease, but the jade never reverses.

[@bobmcbride1487]

My favorite show when I was a child, Learned a ton of lessons from this sitcom... Which is strange. I was a victim of abuse, And this show touched on that and many other issues.

[@SEFYH]

Now that story towards the end was deep!

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

SEFYH : That is also why Hollywood hasn't cast her.

[@ICONICPARIS]

Yes it was

[@rashad051402]

Wow really really enjoyed her conversation coming from a humble beginning and be honest with her self! still looking lovely as ever stay cute darling darling!

[@mirandadavis2730]

BERN NADETTE "THELMA"YOU NEED TO COME BACK TO TV . MISS YOU😁👍

[@theuntouchablegirlkysieisc599]

She still has such beauty & such grace!

[@DerangedLeftWingers]

Bern Nadette Stanis would be more famous if she would of done what jimmy walker asked her to do...make a poster like farrah fawcett did....all the men were in love with bern nadette....but norman lear and john amos attacked jimmy walker for suggesting something like that so it never happened

[@angeljohnson6665]

PorkyPricklyPants she is famous i know her from black jesus (adult swim tv show) she was also on guest spots for a handful of african american shows

[@irvin5839]

She don't have to do that , she has class and a great actress.

[@kelvendyson1508]

But she did pose in Jet magazine as the Jet Beauty of the Week.

[@lisasmith767]

Googled her, she did do a bikini photo and looked gorgeous, she coulda been a model.

[@kelvendyson1508]

@@lisasmith767 ...yep!! She was in Jet magazine as the Beauty of the Week! I had that issue for a long time!🤣🤣