Marla Gibbs: Never Too Late for Success

0:00Entertainment headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned in to Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Marla Gibbs just released her memoir, titled, It's Never Too Late, capturing the motto that has guided her incredible journey. At 94 years old, the actress got her big break in her early 40s on the hit sitcom, The Jefferson's, playing the sassy-made Florence. Johnson for all 11 seasons from 1975 to 1985. That role earned her five Emmy nominations and made her a TV icon. Gibbs didn't start acting until after her daughter Angela paved the way, appearing in films like Cleopatra Jones and on Sanford and Sun first. Growing up in Chicago and Detroit, she faced tough times as a child of divorce with an absent mother, feeling overlooked by her grandmother and even. Attempted suicide as a teen, her pre-familife included in 18-year marriage marked by abuse. Fans and co-stars still celebrate her sharp wit and chemistry on screen, especially

1:00with Sherman Hemsley as George Jefferson. Off camera, Isabelle Sanford, who played Weezy, was just as bold in commanding his Florence in real life. Gibbs's impact shone through in her next show, 227, where she starred alongside Jackie Harry and a young Regina King, forming bonds that, last today, after 227 wrapped, Gibbs kept working with guest spots, though a brain, aneurysm, and stroke in 2006 paused her career. She bounced back stronger, landing a recent role on Chicago Med and staying active at 94. Gibbs's eyes, more dramatic roles next, inspired by stars like Beth Davis from her movie Loving Youth. She's proud of her path and says the recognition feels sweet. Pick up? It's never too late wherever books are sold. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately, no earbuds required, S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com