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Aside from being an actress, Bern Nadette Stanis is also famous for her great talent in writing. She is an author of some of the best self-help books in the market, like The Good, The Bad & The Ugly; For Men Only; Situations 101: Finances; Situations 101: Relationships, and The Last Night. However, if there is one thing that the 67-year-old star is best known for, it is her role as Thelma Evans on the CBS sitcom Good Times. The show ran from 1974 to 1979, with the actress appearing in 133 episodes.

Though it has been more than 40 years since Stanis played this role, it has left a mark in the minds of many. From here, a lot of opportunities came for her. In total, Stanis has 25 acting credits. In 2022, she will once again play the role of Thelma in the drama Chaww, though she will be an aunt this time.