Bernnadette Stanis

BernNadette Stanis is best known as the quick-witted, savvy, original "It" girl, Thelma Evans, from the groundbreaking sitcom "Good Times." She was the first African American female teenager to be cast in a full family show, and she remains the personification of the "gem" that young girls aspire to be.BernNadette's place in television history was solidified by her undeniable contributions to redefining the role of a young Black girl from inner-city ghettos across America, challenging the...See more

BernNadette Stanis is best known as the quick-witted, savvy, original "It" girl, Thelma Evans, from the groundbreaking sitcom "Good Times." She was the first African American female teenager to be cast in a full family show, and she remains the personification of the "gem" that young girls aspire to be.BernNadette's place in television history was solidified by her undeniable contributions to redefining the role of a young Black girl from inner-city ghettos across America, challenging the stereotypes held by the masses. The character Thelma showed that a girl from Chicago's inner-city projects could live a life full of hopes and dreams, while also possessing intelligence, self-respect, dignity, and grace. For BernNadette Stanis, these traits are not just part of a role-they are an intrinsic part of who she is.The legendary actress and author continues her stellar career, currently starring as Nee Nee Duncan on Carl Weber's "The Family Business" and "The Family Business: New Orleans." See less