Bern Nadette Stanis Reflects on Evolution of Thelma | Good Times 50: Still Golden 

She's 70 years old. That is one great looking 70. Beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit.

She makes the age of 70 look like 50 😊

...Bern Nadette is 342% RIGHT...She was TV's FIRST Black Teen Girl, *EVER* ....She laid the groundwork for Janet Jackson, Kim Fields, , Lisa Bonet, Tempest Bledsoe, Brandy, Countess Vaughn, Lark Voorhies, and MANY others, who showed white audiences REAL FINE Black Girls, w/ a Voice.....and Bern Nadette SURE had more, than a 'voice'......😍 ...

Bern Nadette has been fine her ENTIRE life; it's so hard to believe she is 70-years-old 😍🤯

Still just as beautiful as ever. 💕

Bernnadette Stanis is 70 and still fine, mercy me!!

Bern Nadette has always been beautiful…Happy 50th Anniversary Good Times!

Black don’t crack. She’s proof, she look’s amazing.

Good Times is part of a cultural phenomenon for many years.

I love that Bern Nadette spoke up and expressed herself to Esther, who in return advocated for Bern Nadette and gave her character a voice. ❤We fans are forever grateful to you both!! ❤

We are proud of you Mrs. Stanis. God bless you and your family!! Another positive role model for the black community!!

Still gorgeous. I had the privilege of meeting her at FT Eustis, VA, when she was promoting her book on Alzheimer's awareness. She was very nice, and beautiful woman. GOD bless her.

I don't think there was not one young boy who didn't have a crush on Thelma Evans😍

Ms Stanis has NO idea how much of an impact she has made to the culture! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

And boy did she make an impact for every young teenage boy that was watching, and I say that with the ultimate respect to her character. ( Great job to all the actors on the show, and the one's that are no longer with us. "RIP")

Ms.Bernadette! She’s still pretty as ever!

“Hi Mom. Hi Dad. Shut up, JJ.”

Good times is one of my classic shows !!

I remember watching Good Times as a kid and always thought Thelma was so gorgeous!! And still is!! 😍

She STILL look GREAT!!

I was so young back then so I seen them as extended family. To my young mind they were family. That's how I'll always see them.

The more I hear about Esther's interactions with the writers and producers for Good Times, I come to respect her even more. I already knew how she felt about the JJ character, and what she did about that, but I had never heard this before. She was a strong, black woman that didn't waver in what she knew was right. R.I.P to the late, great Esther Rolle.

..She's wonderful & I love her spirit! 👍🏾💯😊

the most organic in beauty ever to step foot on any stage

Bern Nadette has such an easy beautiful spirit. It's heart-warming to hear the way Esther Rolle successfully advocated or her visibility and quality of character on Good Times. 🥰

That show started when I was just 10 years old, me and my family never missed an episode up until the day it ended. That last episode still makes me cry to this day. There were so many relatable themes in the show, especially growing up in the ghetto in DC . Just like the Evans family, there were days we had no heat, and the bowl of oatmeal for breakfast happened many days.

She will Always be Beautiful ❤

Truly Love Her!!! She is still extremely pretty!!!

Bern Nadette Stanis' beauty stands the test of time...God has truly blessed her!!!

This is such a beautiful interview. The fact that she's 70 & we're still watching the show is amazing!

When a woman is fully developed and mature and in touch with her womanhood like Bern Nadette Stanis it really glows. Always carries herself with dignity and class. 💐 👑

BernNadette Stanis still beautiful!!!! Happy 50th " Good Times" Anniversary. I love!!! this show.

Can’t shake the crush !!! Lol ❤

I grew up watching good times trying to never miss an episode as a child but have and will continue to binge watch as an older adult

A child star who was surrounded by great people to keep her grounded.

Bernadette is 70 and looks 10 years younger. She ain't missed a beat!!

Love it! Bern Nadette, trust me, you all have impacted millions, MILLIONS, of lives. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

This show will forever be a Classic & Ms. Bernadette is forever a Beautiful 🖤👸🏽🖤

Shout out to a legend Ms stanis !my first tv crush ! Lawd have mercy

Good interview Bern Nadette , good to see you , lovely 🌹

I still watch Good Times!! It’s a television classic!!

That woman was crazy beautiful!🔥🔥

Good job 👍 Thelma ...I love ❤️ Good Times as a kid ❤❤ .....she still look so lovely

Thelma will forever be beautiful 🌹

Good Times was not my fav show as I felt Sanford & Son and The Jefferson's were much funnier, but the first glance at her wowed me with her beauty. To me, she was right up there with Dorothy Dandridge , Vivica Fox, and Olivia Brown. She is still stunning .

Loved this show. And Bernadette this looks great for her age.

Outstanding Performance.!!!

Eas"T"exas Respect Mrs Stanis A.k.A Miss Thelma Evans 1 of the Finest Sisters from the 70's Along With Pam Grier...Loved All Ur Episodes Of the Show Ur A T.v. Legend ❤❤❤❤❤❤

She is so extraordinarily beautiful! Her depth, intelligence and talent make her unbelievably attractive! ❤😍

I still can't believe she is 70, she looks no older then 50. Wow...beautiful and elegant . Much respect for the amazing Bern Nadette,

Bernadette Stanis She's Beautiful And A Great Actress ❤

Miss bernadette is still beautiful and fine it should be a crime to be that beautiful and fine as she is!!!!

I still love watching this show . Thelma we love you ❤❤❤❤

Compared to the other family sitcoms from the 70s, Bernadette was probably one of the youngest black women in her age group to have such a long run in a sitcom television and on CBS. Think about The Brady Bunch where you had 3 young girls to captivate the screen, there was only one girl on Good Times to represent the young black girl on screen. That's a remarkable feat at a time when there were far fewer parts for young Afro-American women then compared to now! Bravo, Bernadette!!!! Bravo!!!!!! Shout out to the Good Times cast, we love you all!!!

Wow! She looks beautiful! Great actress.Loved her on Good Times.

Man Oh Man!! I'm speechless😍

God bless Esther Rolle’s soul for speaking up for Bernadette to the producers.

I loved that show. I watched it all the time. The series finale still rings in my memory.

I follow her on Twitter and she's a great mother and still active as ever. Big fan of hers.

Queen Bernadette, our Good Times is still rolling on multiple channels. ICONIC!!!

What a beautiful woman, i always admired Thelma and her part on good times , GOD BLESS ❤🙏♥️

Wow!! She looks fantastic!! What a beauty, and so elegant. I loved that show too.

She looks great fans here in Columbia SC love you

I had to chance to meet her as well at her book signing and she's a beautiful woman with a beautiful smile.

She is one very well spoken classy lady

I remember always being blown away by how beautiful she is, amazing hair, perfect

I love Good Times ❤ whenever it’s on I make sure I call my sister & vice verse. My daughter is 28 & I got her hooked.

Glad she spoke up for more lines. Her character was number one, personality, smart, intelligent and gorgeous!!

Elegance at its finest . Still beautiful, graceful, well spoken, and a Queen 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

"Thelma, Thelma, Thelma!" Lucky her.... still gorgeous, amazing!

Tv one thank u for sharing this is amazing.

She looks great 😊

Thank you!

The best looking 70 year old I EVER SEEN 😊

I JUST LOVE THE INTERACTION BETWEEN HER AND JJ😂😂.. just like George and... Florence... And Mary and SAUUUUUUNDRA! 😂😂

Growing up in a Hispanic household, we never missed Good Times. It was a great show, and well, Thelma was EVERYTHING.

She was so very beautiful on Good Times, this is the first time I have seen her in forever, and she is still a very beautiful lady, thanks to her and everyone else from the cast for all the years of great entertainment.

I met Bern Nanette maybe 15 or 16 years ago by chance.. Very short exchange, she was absolutely lovely.

Enjoyed your role on Good Times, thanks for the behind the scenes history

Stunning, just stunning!!

Looking great!!!! Love the show

I saw her in AZ one day before church and she was the nicest person ever. Very personable. And beautiful!!

I love these Narratives. We are so Thankful for Thelma's Voice on the show. Her stories were so memorable.

Thelma Thelma Thelma.....still so beautiful...

Bernadette never was ugly a day in her life. And never will.

Love that show. I still watch the reruns😊

I'm glad to know you and Ralph Carter had sense and respected each other!

Bern Nanette Stanis an amazing strong woman then and now. She really inspires all.

I met this icon a couple of years ago; she visited my school that I teach at and she is smart, polite and gorgeous. I was very impressed.

The crush continues....❤❤❤

Such Class and Respect..I love it.

Just lovely 💜💜

Loved her acting and Good Times.

She's such a lovely person and still pretty as always. 💖

Beautiful Fabolous Queen👑 good time's is a classic 💃🌹♥️♥️

Bern Nadette represented!!!

She’s beautiful 😊

From Brownsville ny❤❤❤ yes queen

I will forever love Good Times

We love you (I Still got a crush on you!!) Thank you for all the joy you have brought the world for 50 years, thank you for all you done for the culture.