BernNadette Stanis on life after “Good Times”

BernNadette Stanis is best known for her role as Thelma on “Good Times”. She’s here today to talk about becoming an author and how the content from the iconic show is still relevant.

[@waynemiles7027]

This lady has always been a class act.

[@tanmarketingchannel3436]

She knew how to play THELMA - and she was all you wanted THELMA to be. God bless!

[@Slippin22]

yes she has, great comment

[@elmyra.jackson]

She looks incredible!! Her beauty starts from the inside out💙

[@Riogi]

I agree. She is truly an all around beauty.

[@deloresredman4792]

Yea still great looking

[@Steve-cm2ys]

She grows an AFRO. 😂😂😂

[@shotelco]

Beyond her lasting beauty, just listen to her. She is just so sincere, down to earth, and humble - it's amazing.

[@tipofday]

Good Times was very pivotal in my childhood growing up to see such a strong black family surviving in hard times but still loving and supporting each other was beautiful! I love her and the entire cast!!

[@Helmuesi911]

Yeah my favorite was buffalo butt

[@colleentownsend4212]

Yeah she was arrogant and stuck on herself and she didn't have any talent . Belinda Tolbert from the Jeffersons had more than she did wearing all super tight jeans on the show I know she probably stank I didn't like her on the show use to over act her part

[@SharonISAAC-c9u]

Absolutely 💯 ❤

[@Ezarhia_The_Fulani]

She's still a beauty. That smile is perfection, my goodness!!

[@Pachecure]

Thelma was lovely, classy, and graceful. God Bless you, BernNadette/Thelma!

[@PamelaDFrank]

Thank you for giving this icon a platform, she's an important trailblazer and I appreciate any exposure that she gets, so thanks for this!

[@breannavienn-brock1501]

Yes we all so much thank you for sharing your wonderful platform with our true Earth Angel so kind and loving for Bernadette is like a dream girl come alive. The World has been wondering and waiting just to see her again. Even The Four Tops had to call out her name...

[@bonanzatime]

What she just said about Alzheimers (dementia), just changed my life, and brought tears to my eyes. What Beautiful Soul she is.

[@Prancer-jr6qr]

She is still beautiful!

[@flyaway7636]

Can't believe this beautiful woman is almost 70!

[@AlexanderNevermind888]

This is a 67-year old woman and I can't believe I STILL have a crush on her. She's still one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen.

[@angholloway5091]

Agreed and queen bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine in the summertime 🍷!!!

[@edwardleonetti2492]

You're not alone in that I had such a crush on her when I watched it as a young kid and man she's still beautiful inside and out

[@buicklincoln]

When Good Times debuted back in the day, all us boys in my school had a crush on her. So beautiful.

[@angeljohnson7802]

I'd choose sister bernadette over halle berry anyday

[@sholovesholove4620]

Still got a crush. I just can't beleive how fine she is still!

[@jasonlindsey9946]

She's just as beautiful these many years later. Must be living a Christian life. Bless all of them especially the ones that have gone on.

[@jimmiemorrison6782]

Jason Lindsey, Christian life? What does that have to do with her beauty? So, you're ugly if you're not living a Christian life? Yuck!

[@jasonlindsey9946]

@@jimmiemorrison6782 Only witches are ugly. What I'm trying to relay is in fact the way you live your life shows on the face. If you don't believe me , take a good look at an evil spirited person and them take a gander at the face. If that doesn't work, try watching The Wizard of Oz.

[@jimmiemorrison6782]

@@jasonlindsey9946 hmmm

[@AlmondJoie]

@Jason Lindsey ... I get what you're saying about the Christian life being connected to maintaining a youthful appearance. Part heredity, part blessing from the Lord, and part living a clean life in espousing Christian values, are all important factors, in my opinion.

[@perrywalton2464]

@@jimmiemorrison6782 relax, relate release.

[@kjr0311]

She still beautiful today right now at this moment 🥰🥰🥰

[@janinecox256]

She looks fabulous!

[@thatgirl4033]

The worst thing Norman Lear did was kill off James character, Ms Stanis still beautiful

[@queenelueme8946]

Norman Lear killed James because he knew just how powerful a black family and father is and was to a community and village

[@buicklincoln]

They have always been afraid of any black man who stand up for himself and doesn't fall for their B.S.

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

@@queenelueme8946 I disagree. James wasn’t a powerful father. He was actually a big cry baby and Florida was a powerful mother. In fact, Florida even had to quit her job on account of Jame’s whining about losing his job and her working. They was still making it and instead of being grateful, he was being uncooperative and a menace and could see the family limited and suffering to what he could do for them. Which is very destructive and selfish. The whole family staying down on account of him. I was glad when he was cut from the script bcuz good things and advancements didn’t start happening for that family until he was gone. And Willona became a powerful mother when she adopted Penny. All of the women in Good Times were powerful and the men weren’t. Michael was powerful but that was bcuz he was a little kid and had his strong powerful mother there. Men don’t stay powerful when they pass into the adult years. Many of them become perverted and/or a menace over male pride. And truth, it was Florida and the women who pulled that show. Especially Florida. Not the men.

[@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy]

Nah. Cutting James out was the best thing he did for that show. What I liked about Good Times is how it featured the capabilities and importance of women.

[@viralbuthow000]

John Amos was becoming too much to deal with, even he later admitted that

[@kirkindog]

I was ten when "Good Times” made its debut in 1974 and for many of us pre-adolescent Black males of that era she was our first crush. Still looking AWESOME to this very day!

[@angeljohnson7802]

Wow yeah you're right queen bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine 🍷 she's going to be on a new sitcom on bet called the family business it's a drama she's going to be one of the main characters!!!

[@tangiecleans312]

I can appreciate her commentary regarding Alzheimer’s. My grandfather died from it 1/12/2022 on my birthday. Everything that she’s saying is so true regarding their mannerisms when they’re suffering from that disease. I always admired “Thelma!” Thanks Ms. Stanis

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Sorry, for the loss of your grandfather.

[@tangiecleans312]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Thank you 🙏🏾

[@heavenawilson5140]

It's nice she formed a foundation Based after what she personally experienced caring for her mom.

[@jobeLewOOH]

beautiful lady, warmth and affection just pours out of her. she cherishes her past and what it allowed her to do in her life after the show 😘😘😘😘😘

[@valentina13ization]

Beautiful she took care of her Mom and how she was explaining alzheimer's and how to help the person, and to be kind!

[@TempeSoldier123]

I’ve met her several times and she’s so sweet and down to earth. Plus, she still looks great after all these years.

[@katyarnold6757]

Bernadette Stanis still looks beautiful!!! and great she is doing well and doing other things in life after " Good Times". Good bless her and her career.

[@basilshahid2905]

She's still awesome! A very special sister!

[@lars277]

Who did not like Thelma? Every man in the country was looking at Thelma. Possibly one of the sexiest woman TV, period.

[@leeholzmann1023]

you said every man in the country was looking at her i think every man in the world at the time...

[@knightrider3766]

Im still looking...

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

True. Me and my family and best friend met her 12 years ago at the Circle of Sisters and she's very down to earth and classy

[@christinewomack8999]

I love Thelma, a wonderful role model for young girls. So classy.

[@mihalispsychedelicrealeyes1284]

Yeah, I had a thing for, Mary Anne from Gilligan's Island and Barbara eden from I dream of genie, but Thelma Put those things in a closet and shut the door.

[@TheLeedeerod]

She was one of my role models when they were shoving Farrah down our throats… Thank you for that! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 And she still has an amazing smile! 🥰🥰🥰

[@natasarayadai]

Yet, she is wearing blonde hair.

[@blackqueenlioness]

She's stunningly beautiful! Love watching her on Good Times. Great show!

[@fredinalaska]

I still have a huge crush on her to this day. Definition of beautiful in my opinion.

[@angholloway5091]

Agreed

[@bonkers5016]

I was born in 1966 and I always thought she was so pretty! As an American Indian I loved to watch. Still beautiful girl! You resonated to me as a young girl! Love ya kid! 😘

[@mikejordan7239]

Love how she loves and appreciates the fact that she was blessed to be on the show. A lot of actors try to separate themselves from roles that the public identifies them by not being appreciative of the fact that they wouldn't be where they are without that role

[@LindaJohnson-cp3xk]

I was just looking up the connection between loss, esp. the loss of children, and dementia; Alzheimer's is a type of dementia. And to hear Ms. Stanis confirm that she too thought there was a link between the loss of her father and her mother's developing Alzheimer's was so serendipitous and heart warming. Thank you, Ms. Stanis for the good times and all that you continue to do ☺️!

[@gcbwoods]

I learned so much about Alzheimer's disease from this short little clip than I have ever received. She is amazing

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Eating a lot of sugar can cause Alzheimer's disease.

[@yogaqueen1527]

This woman is almost 70 years old. Wow

[@janinecox256]

What?! She looks amazing! She takes good care of herself!

[@yogaqueen1527]

@@janinecox256 she sure does!

[@thankthelord4536]

She said that she drinks only water.

[@katyp5914]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her!!!!The Evans family meant the world to many!❤🕊

[@sheilaharris2869]

I still watch Good times

[@katyp5914]

@@sheilaharris2869 🙋🏽‍♀️💯

[@arncoo63]

Love this beautiful Black Queen She's right up their with Mothers Pam Grier & Jayne Kennedy role into 1!

[@Bedeborah]

She looks gorgeous! She'll never be forgotten.

[@alanhudson2999]

BernNadette looks fabulous..she’s an American treasure I hve an older sister frm tht generation n she reminds me soo much of my sister soo proud of her such a class act

[@DRLEWIS]

She is just a beautiful lady. A total lady!!!

[@ealymaysshow]

Strong woman, strong woman.

[@Naymichelle76]

Wow! Beautiful and classy as ever! Thank you for remembering “Thelma”

[@CelestialGatez]

Still GORGEOUS!!!

[@angeljohnson7802]

You're right!!!

[@PRINCESET]

Wow... That is so sad... My condolences n gratitude to her for sticking by her mom... it's inspiring

[@MEMORIA1316]

Miss BernNadette is amazing. I always admired her when I was growing up, and I still do😊

[@AngelHoll]

Me too bernadette is beautiful and multitalented she has been on love boat/the parent hood and much more she's an author a mother a wife she's just amazing and blessed hard to believe she's the age she is she looks in her 30s!!!

[@christinebryant8354]

Thanks for sharing it’s so much to learn about this disease. Learn something new everyday.

[@barbaralightfoot8157]

This was such a great video, because it was wonderful seeing Bernadette Stanis. She’s beautiful and I enjoyed hearing about her life after Good Times and that she actually loved the show and her character, that was refreshing to hear. It’s great that she still keeps up with the remaining cast members and that they’ve created a project together. May her life continue to be a blessing to her. I hope that she’ll keep us posted !!!!

[@alvingrayel3591]

Bernette you are an amazing woman who made it a pleasure to watch the Show "Good Times" Thank you for the memories.

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

She's still beautiful and fine!!!

[@badpuppy09]

Would love a documentary on Good Times. The cast may not have been super close, but they were all total professionals that made the show real, funny, touching and really great!

[@privatesnafu6755]

J.J: " CAN JAMES BROWN, GET DOWN !??" Thelma: " IS YOUR HEAD DEAD????"

[@angholloway5091]

Bernadette kept her foot on Jimmie walker's neck!!!

[@avagd6293]

She was and is still a beautiful woman today.

[@familylifetoo9541]

So sweet of her to take care of her Mom for 8 years. I'm so glad that she said that they say things they don't mean 💘

[@maximusprime3459]

BernNadette was the first female I looked at and felt that special feeling. Shes still gorgeous.

[@BlackPanther-yv7ib]

She’s 68 years old. 😮 Just looked her up on Wikipedia. Has a net worth of $6 Million She was married from 1974-1978 to Thomas Fauntleroy.

[@creatorschild8247]

One of my favourite sitcoms 😍🙏🏼

[@Chatta_Box]

Please understand how fine this woman was and still is

[@billynunn9]

Proud to say one of my best friends for life !!!! 🙏😘

[@angholloway5091]

Wow you know queen bernadette? Is she older or younger than you? She's still the most beautiful woman in the industry!!!

[@billynunn9]

@@angholloway5091 we were together for years, we're still best of friends now. Love her to death...🎹🙏

[@angholloway5091]

@@billynunn9 oh ok and yeah queen bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine in the summertime 🍷!!!!

[@annielane5621]

Growing up I watched Goodtimes in reruns, I love that show, I’m watching it now over 50 years later 😮😊

[@farabarz6083]

I love her, she’s so classy

[@MZDezi1010]

Oh wow that last sentence was really good information. My cousin just passed away from that and she was violent.

[@averyfreeman6283]

So much love to u Thelma ❤⚘😍

[@averyfreeman6283]

@Angel Johnson Truth has been Told 👍

[@kelvikelv5322]

Very enlightening interview!

[@annielane5621]

I had know idea Bernadette father was murdered it that she lived in the projects, great interview; Bernadette is a true sweetheart❤

[@willieowens6012]

God bless her she still look fabulous

[@lindasaldano239]

Loved Good Times. Thank you for that last information regarding frontal and rear lobes on behaviod. That I did not know .I lost my motbsr in law to alzheimers 9 months ago in March . She was not buried till the 5th of May. After losinv my father in law in 2012. I feel that pushed her alot further forward with her Dementia . .The stages are very heartbreaking and we had seen her Thanksgiving week prior to her passing we drove down and I had seen her and our our only young son . sonI told my husband to spend time time. and the day with his mother and he did the following day . My family and I prior to both in laws passing . We moved down to firzt care for my father in law and he passed 6 weeks later. My mother in law held on strong aside from Alzheimers 10 yrs before her body retired and I think of them both nearly every day. Cant believe how fast time came and went I had a wonderful time visiting tbem and spending quality time on trips .I pray everyday for them and hope that they are happy in heaven together once more. Thank you

[@fabianf1115]

That was a great interview, very informative and BernaNadette looks great.

[@antoinetteeisenhower365]

She looks awesome

[@privatesnafu6755]

Jimmie Walker has stated that there there will never be another poor black family sitcom since 'Good Times',...and so far,...he's right. John Amos was only seven years older than Jimmie Walker, yet they played father and son on the show.

[@Maddie9185]

What a beautiful interview

[@CozumelTy]

Iconic!! Yes. Love her.

[@LyricalKnight1]

Thank you for alllowing Ms. Stanis to share her mother's story. I am happy to learn about other aspects of her work.

[@angholloway5091]

Bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine!!! 🍷

[@saundrabrown1873]

Good Times is still the best show on tv today 😌 Bern nadett Stanis is my TV sister in my head 🤗

[@karladuncan4026]

Still beautiful as she used to be. Wonderful!

[@reneebraxton1032]

I use to see her dad in Brownsville all the time, and when I was in elementary school I saw Bernadette walking down the street in Brownsville!

[@gigiFLOWER2023]

Thank you for sharing. Still one of my favorite shows airing.

[@tomcigarsmoker8958]

Lawd BerNadette is still fine!

[@angholloway5091]

In her 50s looking in her 30s

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

All 15 of Sweet Daddy's Kids fell through to HATE with Dislikes.

[@CookingwithKatrinaG]

She has always carried herself with such elegance and class

[@lauralewis1290]

Beautiful Bernadette 💐

[@karenshaffer7803]

I would sing that song so loud keeping your head above water. Never new this song would play such a role in my life. Survival. Loved this movie. Sorry to hear about your Dad and Mom they raised a beautiful daughter. Now you are raising a beautiful daughter as well.

[@angied3277]

Such great information!!!!

[@joace8575]

Had the biggest crush on this woman growing up!

[@lizhurgeton2637]

GT was my fave show FOR EVAH...some yrs back, I'm working @ call center in JXN Mississippi& it came up w/ my coworkers/friends..& I was shocked to learn my black friends had a LOT2 say about it..not good...they (Evans fam)NEVER won or got ahead..always ending w/ them being ok with less, putting on that smile while it fell apart over &over & etc...Im white & even tho I've seen & LOVE every freaking episode, I NEVER considered the views my friends expressed..i was thoughtfully schooled that day..still love the show & really miss working w/those ladies!!

[@jasminerodriguez4434]

Wow she looks amazing ❤️❤️❤️I loved this show ❤️❤️❤️

[@darrellpasion8925]

I can't believe she was almost 70 at this time. ! she took care of herself fr fr

[@sharoncooper5381]

I got to meet her in person. She came to a Jazz Fest in my town to promote her first book.

[@vinny6685]

Gorgeous inside and out …..

[@pamelaolson5614]

I always thought she was pretty and loved her on the show. BTW I just saw JJ in a commercial for something I forgot what. He's looking good too.

[@jeromejackson6111]

Thelma" you're still beautiful & a joy to listen too, I admire your fortitude & graceful carriage.

[@diannestrong9441]

Great story ❤️❤️

[@greatblue67]

I have always loved Thelma (Bern Nadette). What a beautiful soul!

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Her blonde straight white hair long wig suits her. ❤️

[@angholloway5091]

Miss Bernadette's hair is/was natural even back in the 1970s!!!

[@kevincummings4563]

Brooklyn beauty.

[@FeliciaReign]

Beautiful

[@demetriusbryson1706]

Still Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful to this very day…!!!

[@scottbentham7466]

Classy. cut from a Old school cloth ..No Ratchet

[@bglong2010]

Loved her

[@Ranbutch75]

She’s hotter than a lot of females in their 20’s.

[@angholloway5091]

Bernadette is beautiful and fine!!!

[@chastitylampkin6028]

The producers back then should have made it where JJ and Michael got married to some good ladies as well, the producers just wrote it where only Thelma got married ❗❗❗

[@vicsovain3831]

PRETTY GIRL GREAT SHOW!!!

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

She's still beautiful and fine!!!

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

Still a beautiful woman... 🙄

[@LRM724]

Yes she is ♥️

[@georgemaster689]

@@LRM724 Yes,oh,yes!

[@rubenpickett6905]

Love the show

[@angholloway5091]

Hard to believe bernadette is the age she is (in her 50s)she looks in her 30s!!!

[@cashmerefunk2136]

Just passing thur💯after all these years she still look good and beautiful ✌

[@lajetteholland2905]

Loved to see her dance..