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Bern Nadette Stanis is best known as the quick witted, sexy-savvy, original “it girl” Thelma Evans from the iconic 70’s sitcom GOOD TIMES. But how did she land the role that led her to become America’s favorite TV sweetheart? The veteran actress breaks it down from her upbringing to her infamous audition in front of Norman Lear.
Oct 29, 2020 · View photos of Bern Nadette Stanis » Bern Nadette Stanis said it loud: She’s Black and most definitely proud. The second Thelma Evans graced the small screen with her perfectly sculpted afro ...
Jul 5, 2020 · BernNadette Stanis, AKA Thelma of "Good Times," sent her fans to a nostalgia trip with a photo of herself clad in form-fitting leggings and top during the 80s. The actress looked stunning in the snap as she paired the casual outfit with a pair of bright red heels. Fans of the actress took to the comment section to tell her that she was pretty ...
Nov 1, 2020 · The 66-year-old Stanis has graced TV screens for over four decades and is famously known for her role as Thelma Evans in 1974's "Good Times." Stanis' pivotal role in the family drama series helped paint a better image for the average African-American young lady. In her early years, she launched into showbiz as a model, taking part in pageantries.
Bern Nadette Stanis Reflects on the Evolution of Thelma | Good Times 50: Still Golden. Bern Nadette Stanis certainly opened the door for generations of Black actresses who followed in her footsteps. But, being the first, isn’t always easy. In a digital-exclusive interview with TV One, she shares how her on-screen mom, the late Esther Rolle ...
Feb 8, 2024 · Fifty years ago today, ‘Good Times’ graced our small screens giving us a peek into the lives of a low-income Black family living in Chicago Illinois. On a quiet evening exactly 50 years ago ...
Aug 14, 2021 · During a 2009 interview with Essence, Stanis gave an insight into how much input she had in Thelma's outfits. She revealed she was a dancer before joining "Good Times" and usually wore leotards over tights. Hence, her outfits were always fitted.
