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After making a name for playing in FlorenceThe Jeffersons,,Marla Gibbs Immediately moved to another classic sitcom,227, on the residents of an apartment building in Washington, D.C. there, it was foundHal Williams, better known to play SmittySanford and son, but who also played in an episode of season 11 ofThe Jeffersons. On227, the actors played the married couple Mary and Lester Jenkins, alongside the future winner of the OscarsRegina KingAs their daughter Brenda andJacopée HarryAs a neighbor, Sandra. Gibbs and Williams stayed with the show until the end of its race in 1990 and are still active in the company today, at 91 and 83, respectively. Read the rest to find out more about their life after the comedy has left the air.

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Gibbs, who maintained himselfHis customer service work in United Airlines for the first two years ofThe Jeffersons, finally realized that she could be a full -time actor and has been rarely out of our screens since 1975.227—that she also co -produced - the actor has occupied roles in programs, includingA different world,,In the heat of the Night,,Martin,,Touched by an angel,,The king of the queens,,Passions,,Scandal,,American Horror Story: Hotel,,It's us,,Blackish,,andOne day at a time. Since 2021, she has played the recurring character Olivia Price on the soap operaDays of our lives.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

On the film, Gibbs played inVisit,,Protection of Madea Witnesses,,Please wait,,El Camino: a Breaking Bad movie,,Only together, and the nextHalloween Spirit: the film. She was 44 years old when she was thrownThe Jeffersons, which inspired the motto that Gibbs chose as title for his memories which will soon be published.

"It's calledIt's never too late. It's my story, "she saidThe Hollywood ReporterEarlier this year. "And I'm sure it's a lot of history of others. I'm sure it should be encouraging for many people who think it's too late. I really got it from a lady who came Towards me and said to me: "Ms. Gibbs, I always wanted to act. Do you think it's too late? I said, "You always stay? If you still stay, it's not too late." ""

Williams was not as busy as his unique television wife, but he also appeared on large and small screens during the decades that followed227. Its television credits during and after the sitcom includeHill Street Blues,,Magnum, p.i.,,Sinbad's show, andA black sketch show. He also played in movements, especiallyThe recruit,,Guess who, andFlight.

Although Williams continues to act these days, he focuses more on his podcast. He is the co-host ofHit's Hit's list, alongside the producerSharlette Hambrick. The show falls every week and presents the pair discussing pop culture and how certain events in the entertainment industry have an impact on history. They made episodes on all kinds of subjects, includingMOTOWN's beginnings,,Eddie Murphy legacy, and theTulsa massacre.

Gibbs also has a passion for music. From 1981 to 1999, she owned and led a jazz and supper club in Los Angeles called Marla's Memory Lane. She sang the227Theme song, andShe recorded some albums Jazz music over the years.

The star also supported the stage community by co-founding theCrossroads theater and actor school with his daughter,Angela Gibbs. His bio of Walk of Fame declares that the school "helped launch the career of several local actors" at L.A.

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Gibbs was only married once, with his high school sweetheartJordan Gibbs, from 1955 to 1973. The couple welcomed three children together before separating:Angela,,Joseph, andDorian.

Williams was married twiceGay Andersonfrom 1975 to 1976, then toRenee HimesFrom 1978 to 1984. Like Gibbs, he had three children.

The two actorsare the grandparentsAnd Gibbs was even donea great-grandmother.

Given his longevity in Hollywood, it was only a matter of time before Gibbs was properly honored with a star on the reputation of fame. The ceremony took place in 2021 and participated inThe JeffersonsproducerNorman Lear, who gave a speech in his honor, as well as King,Tisha Campbell,,Anthony Anderson, and other stars with whom she has worked and has supervised over the years. During his acceptance, Gibbs worries about fans by seeming weak. Later, his agent saidUnited States today, "Marla was submerged With all the love and support she received and were overheated. She just needed a few minutes to cool off. ""

Williams, who often shares memories of the time, he and Gibbs passed as a co-stars on his Instagram, was also there to congratulate her for her star. He published aPhoto of them two During the ceremony and wrote in legend: "Knowing the jewel that is @ marlagibbs4real is to love him. So, deserving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a long time. Yesterday, she was recognized for royalty that I have always known she is. It is my honor to present to you for you and to celebrate everything you have given and off screen. Your impact is incomparable but said a long time. Thanks to @jimmykimmel for a wonderful lunch, What a treat was yesterday. "